So what is the pad of choice for the Flex?

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I remember seeing posts mentioning how some pads done work well with the Flex as they tend to jumped around more than others. Now that the Flex has been around for a while what pads have you found works well with the Flex? This is an important question as I have $350 of products to find by 8/1 and pads will a part of that order :-)

Howard
 
Really good question, I have asked that of myself many times.
I look forward to the responses from others.
 
The over all feel, they tend to skip sometimes, and they are to big to get in tight places.
 
mixxer said:
The over all feel, they tend to skip sometimes, and they are to big to get in tight places.
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Doesn't the Flex only accept 6.5" pads well? So is it the pad's fault or the limitation of the Flex?

Howard
 
no it will take 6 inch if you have the new backing plate, i like the sonus 6 inch. Also 5.5 will fit but no room for error.
 
YankeeFan said:
Doesn't the Flex only accept 6.5" pads well? So is it the pad's fault or the limitation of the Flex?

Howard
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I've been able to use the 6.5" pads with minimal issues. The trick is getting the pad centered. After a little trial and error before polishing, the combo works fairly well for me. If I don't get the pad centered, it will jump around.

I also have been able to use the 5.5" pads, but certainly do agree that there is no room for error.
 
blacknblu said:
I've been able to use the 6.5" pads with minimal issues. The trick is getting the pad centered. After a little trial and error before polishing, the combo works fairly well for me. If I don't get the pad centered, it will jump around.

I also have been able to use the 5.5" pads, but certainly do agree that there is no room for error.
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With that said, the Edge System would be best as there are no centering issues to resolve, thereby eliminating jumping. Plus it enables a wider variety of pad sizes. Correct?

Howard
 
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YankeeFan said:
With that said, the Edge System would be best as there are no centering issues to resolve, thereby eliminating jumping. Correct?

Howard
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That would be a correct statement (IMHO). The only reason I haven't moved toward the Edge System is because of the permanent modification to the backing plate. Once they offer a separate plate (with no mods to the existing plate), I'll probably make the move myself.
 
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