Need some support...Broken Trigger..

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Need some support...Broken Trigger..

Postby JimmyC » Wed Oct 12, 2016 1:41

Hi
I need to get in contact with some support please. I have an issue with my new gladiator joystick.
I ordered it early Sept and it arrived early Oct from US..I am in NZ.. so that is all cool.
I have been using it just over a week and the trigger failed catastrophically.
It sheared in half while using it quite normally. I was shooting someone down in a flight sim and it tore in half, felt like it teared.I was not using extreme force or any thing, just normal use.
I was very surprised.. I have been raving to all my online flight sim friends about how great this product was and it has failed so dramatically with such a basic component.I feel a bit silly for telling everyone how great this joystick was.. and suddenly kaput..I have not told anyone yet,will see what happens but
I hope it is just unlucky on my part, I got a defected unit and all others have strength and integrity in this fundamental part.
I have been loving using the joystick and it is very good.. apart from the obvious problem I have just had...
So please send me to the person to talk to about this,I need a new trigger unit sent to me,
I have another problem, but I can live with it, that the button A1 was depressed and has not popped back up.
I have been involved in flight sims for over a decade and used many joysticks, and I have found your one to be very good to fly with, I love the feel, its kind of loose but precise.. its a great product.. BUT.. a broken trigger.. its a BIG problem.
Please help me fix this situation.
Many thanks
JimmyC

PS I am not sure why the pic is upside down..
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Re: Need some support...Broken Trigger..

Postby rrohde » Wed Oct 12, 2016 2:01

See if you can get some direct support from VKB via Ilya (UIV is his forum name): uiv@vkb-sim.pro
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Re: Need some support...Broken Trigger..

Postby Bourrinopathe » Wed Oct 12, 2016 19:01

That's very unfortunate :(
Archimedes would have enjoyed the demonstration, though. :mrgreen:
The heat of battle must have been quite significant. I know I tend to squeeze harder when I'm struggling to hit my target.
You should get a replacement part, it's very easy to remove the trigger and put a new one in place.

It would probably be better to contact sales_en@vkb-sim.pro as it should fall under the purview of the warranty.

Maybe one day we'll have the opportunity to order titanium parts as an option :roll:
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Re: Need some support...Broken Trigger..

Postby UIV » Thu Oct 13, 2016 9:03

We try to help you. Please, check your emailbox.

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Re: Need some support...Broken Trigger..

Postby rrohde » Fri Dec 23, 2016 21:13

James,

your new Gladiator metal trigger is on the way! Sorry it took us this long, but you're taken care off!

Enjoy. :)
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Re: Need some support...Broken Trigger..

Postby Nagg » Tue Dec 27, 2016 3:40

Hello,

The same thing has happened to me. I've sent an email to sales_en@vkb-sim.pro, as suggested above, but I thought I would also post in here in case @UIV might see it and suggest another route.

Thanks.

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Re: Need some support...Broken Trigger..

Postby rrohde » Tue Dec 27, 2016 6:55

Email sent! :)
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Re: Need some support...Broken Trigger..

Postby MissPiggy » Tue Jan 03, 2017 2:04

Hello. I'm in need of one or two metal triggers, Please.......Thank You MissPiggy

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Re: Need some support...Broken Trigger..

Postby UIV » Tue Jan 03, 2017 2:24

Please, contact to VKB North America.

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Re: Need some support...Broken Trigger..

Postby rrohde » Tue Jan 03, 2017 2:27

Email me at NorthAmerica@VKB-Pro.sim; thanks.
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Re: Need some support...Broken Trigger..

Postby david_wi » Tue Jan 03, 2017 13:50

Hi guys
If you have the pedals mk. IV you can use the keychine with the metal trigger :idea:
I used it for the Gladiator(be aware it is risky for your fingers and eyes).
Bye, David

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Re: Need some support...Broken Trigger..

Postby JimmyC » Tue Mar 07, 2017 5:49

rrohde wrote:James,

your new Gladiator metal trigger is on the way! Sorry it took us this long, but you're taken care off!

Enjoy. :)



Great Xmas Pressie.. Thanks so much..Top support VKB North America..Excellent :D


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