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What DDR pads are those? Are they custom made?

kentonv 2y ago
They are L-TEK Ex Pro X. Shipped all the way from Poland! They seem to work pretty well. Have been using them frequently for more than a year with no issues yet.
- jgeralnik 2y ago
  Thanks, those were the main recommendation the last time I looked into it (a few years ago), good to hear you recommend them too!
  - nvarsj 2y ago
    L-Tek is probably the best option by far that is somewhat affordable. Definitely penny-mod them too (just remove the panels, tape washers under the edge of each metal contact point - it makes the pads way more responsive and more fun to use). You can also buy a portable barre bar on amazon, that's what I use. Super stable and easy to stow away. A bar lets you maintain form on crossovers/jumps, and I recommend for anyone not super casual (playing 12+). Lastly, if you are really serious, you can buy a replica DDR pad from China for about 4-5k, or a used real pad for similar. The arcade feel is much better than L-Tek, but you need a lot of space for these. [1] 1: https://www.globalsources.com/Dance-pad/DDR-metal-dance-pads-Dance-Dance-revolution-1203010076p.htm https://www.globalsources.com/Dance-pad/DDR-metal-dance-pads...
- manbash 2y ago
  Is Stepmania still the go-to DDR clone? This is very nostalgic. :)
  - kentonv 2y ago
    To be honest I've been using the same Stepmania 3 installation for decades. Never updated to Stepmania 5 because the step chart format changed and I didn't want to find all the songs again. I have not kept up on recent developments.
- garfieldnate 2y ago
  What do you use for the other controls? Start, select, exit, confirm... I have an older L-Tek and I really wish I had one with all nine step buttons (for other dance games) plus control button on top. Also kudos for not using a cheater bar :D. I don't see the old-school no-bar playing much anymore but I find it much more impressive.
  - kentonv 2y ago
    I have a wireless keyboard nearby that I used to select songs. Yeah I have never used the bar. Probably because I learned to play at home, starting on a basic foam pad, and so obviously didn't have the bar available.

They are L-TEK Ex Pro X. Shipped all the way from Poland! They seem to work pretty well. Have been using them frequently for more than a year with no issues yet.

jgeralnik 2y ago
Thanks, those were the main recommendation the last time I looked into it (a few years ago), good to hear you recommend them too!
- nvarsj 2y ago
  L-Tek is probably the best option by far that is somewhat affordable. Definitely penny-mod them too (just remove the panels, tape washers under the edge of each metal contact point - it makes the pads way more responsive and more fun to use). You can also buy a portable barre bar on amazon, that's what I use. Super stable and easy to stow away. A bar lets you maintain form on crossovers/jumps, and I recommend for anyone not super casual (playing 12+). Lastly, if you are really serious, you can buy a replica DDR pad from China for about 4-5k, or a used real pad for similar. The arcade feel is much better than L-Tek, but you need a lot of space for these. [1] 1: https://www.globalsources.com/Dance-pad/DDR-metal-dance-pads-Dance-Dance-revolution-1203010076p.htm https://www.globalsources.com/Dance-pad/DDR-metal-dance-pads...
manbash 2y ago
Is Stepmania still the go-to DDR clone? This is very nostalgic. :)
- kentonv 2y ago
  To be honest I've been using the same Stepmania 3 installation for decades. Never updated to Stepmania 5 because the step chart format changed and I didn't want to find all the songs again. I have not kept up on recent developments.
garfieldnate 2y ago
What do you use for the other controls? Start, select, exit, confirm... I have an older L-Tek and I really wish I had one with all nine step buttons (for other dance games) plus control button on top. Also kudos for not using a cheater bar :D. I don't see the old-school no-bar playing much anymore but I find it much more impressive.
- kentonv 2y ago
  I have a wireless keyboard nearby that I used to select songs. Yeah I have never used the bar. Probably because I learned to play at home, starting on a basic foam pad, and so obviously didn't have the bar available.