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Dubbin1 said:
You are taking a huge chance with using 5.5" pads with the Flex since the backing place is 5.5". I suggest you get all 6.5" pads.
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I agree . You have no error! I dont have a Flex so I cant tell how close pads will be to BP edge. 6.5 pads shouldnt be a problem with the Flex.
 
Rob T said:
I've used 5.5" pads on my Flex and while it is possible, I don't recommend it. 6.5" pads are better for the Flex.

Edit: I was not using the VC pads though...those do look safer.
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Why do you not recommending them? Any other reason other than safety?

You have probably seen posts where GEWB trimmed his backing plate.

The VC pads are not 5.5-in despite their description. They are the same size as a 6.5-in pad. The advantage is the velcro side just fits the Flex backing plate better.
 
Bunky said:
Why do you not recommending them? Any other reason other than safety?

You have probably seen posts where GEWB trimmed his backing plate.

The VC pads are not 5.5-in despite their description. They are the same size as a 6.5-in pad. The advantage is the velcro side just fits the Flex backing plate better.
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No, the only reason I don't recommend the 5.5 in for the Flex is safety.

As I said, from the pics, those VC pads look like they would work fine on the Flex.
 
I use the VC pads w/my Flex and they work great, I wasn't to thrilled with CCS pads. The center of the pad would swell no matter what I tried. The VC pads never gave me any problems, nor do the regular flat LC pads. Both work great with the Flex I just liked the pocket VC pads have so the flex bp sits inside of.
 
Dubbin1 said:
You are taking a huge chance with using 5.5" pads with the Flex since the backing place is 5.5". I suggest you get all 6.5" pads.
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I agree as well when using the standard flex bp. I've used the 5.5" HT pads on the Flex on Sky. It was scary when I was working around those curves. I'll probably stick to the 6.5" on surfaces from now on unless they are flat. (Except for when using my edge adapter)
 
wytstang said:
I use the VC pads w/my Flex and they work great, I wasn't to thrilled with CCS pads. The center of the pad would swell no matter what I tried. The VC pads never gave me any problems, nor do the regular flat LC pads. Both work great with the Flex I just liked the pocket VC pads have so the flex bp sits inside of.
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I don't like the CCS pads either.
 
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