Short Neck vs Long Neck - The difference in length for RUPES BigFoot Nano iBrid

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Short Neck vs Long Neck - The difference in length for RUPES BigFoot Nano iBrid



Most common question I see about the RUPES nano iBrid is

What is the difference in length between the short neck model and the long neck model?


The answer is,

About 2 inches



Here's a few pictures to give you a visual reference for the difference in length between these to RUPES mini polishers.

The primary advantage the long neck has over the short neck is it's REACH. With the extended reach of the longer neck you can REACH into tight areas to machine polish paint.




On Autogeek.com


Rupes Bigfoot Nano iBrid Short Neck Kit

Rupes Bigfoot Nano iBrid Long Neck Kit

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Continued...


Short neck in action

Long neck in action

(hang tight I have to cyber dig up my photos today)

 

[DaveT435]

I have the long neck. I actually wish I would have bought the short. I think the short neck would be better suited for one hand use. You can definitely one hand the long neck, but it's obvious the short neck would be easier. I use mine on every detail and don't think I've ever used in where the short wouldn't have worked.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

I have the long neck. I actually wish I would have bought the short. I think the short neck would be better suited for one hand use. You can definitely one hand the long neck, but it's obvious the short neck would be easier. I use mine on every detail and don't think I've ever used in where the short wouldn't have worked.

Thanks for chiming in Dave...


I think the long neck is perceived to offer more benefit due to the longer reach but that could all be simply perception.

Plus most people think like this,


If a little is good... more is better


The only time I find the above to be true is when it comes to my truck's gas tank and my bank account.

(Or cubic inches, lift and tire height)


:laughing:

 

[theamcguy]

All this is really helpful. Thank you for all the help. Mike really appreciating the insight. Looking forward to the pictures of the Long Neck in action.