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I am on the waitlist and I would still buy it at that weight.
Just curious (and maybe this is answered elsewhere but i can't seem to find it), what are the plastic pieces that are out now and triple and quadruple weighted, weighted with? It's lead?
Take your time Shelby. I know the end product will be worth it. Hopefully they will be available for Christmas as I intend to gift one to my nephew, and one to my granddaughter.
They are both starting enjoy chess.
However, The Rosewood version at the Rochester Chess Center keeps calling my name though...
They are both starting enjoy chess.
However, The Rosewood version at the Rochester Chess Center keeps calling my name though...
My 10 year old Ultimate set weighs in at 52 oz., and, because the pieces have a low center of gravity with respect to their height, I've never found the weighting to be an issue.
Jul 19, 2017
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#66
To be a 100% honest, 2.8 lbs. is a little above average on a well made plastic set in todays market. Will the pawn at least be 30+ grams? In my opinion, the perfect set is around 4 lbs. If the piece design is good the weight might not matter as much, I guess. I own un-weighted wooden sets I like very much, can't say the same for plastic. Seems a little disappointing at first, after the redesign and all, difficult to say for sure without seeing the set up close. The pieces will need a wide base with the lower weight. Nothing worse than a lite, tall, and thin based chess piece.
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ShelbyLohrman wrote:
I need everyone's opinions. what do you think if I was to come out with this at the 2.8lb weight? Would that be a deal killer?
Definitely NOT a deal killer. I'd still gladly buy a couple sets. For me, the shape of the pieces was also one of the main appeals of the old Ultimate set: the plumper pawns and bishops and knights, and also the taller turrets on the rook. So if it's only 2.8 lbs, but the shapes are still the same, that's fine.
Jul 20, 2017
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#71
Interesting... adding 1/8 of an inch, presuming to the base, adds 1/2 lbs. to the set.
Jul 20, 2017
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#72
I believe the 1/8" is added to the King height.
The measurements, including all the other pieces, would be proportional to this.
And the 1/2 lb is added over 32 pieces so the weight added to each piece will not be that high of a percentage to the original weight of the slightly smaller piece.
Jul 20, 2017
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#73
hence, 1/8 " added, presuming to the base of 32 pieces, adds 1/2 lbs. to the set. better?
understood the king gains 1/8" and the size increase is with every dimension of the piece adding overall weight... or is it added to just the base for a larger weight?
we may never know. (I am joking)
ShelbyLohrman wrote:
All I have to do is to get the boss to approve the project cost and we will be on our way to getting this done!!!! It has been close to 7 years on this. I am so excited, can you tell?!?!??
thanks
Shelby Lohrman
American Chess Equipment
Oh I have a pretty good idea how excited you are. I just take my own giddiness and double it. Btw, just in case your boss needs any more coaxing, I was playing in a tournament last weekend with my old Ultimate set, and got compliments on it every game. Everyone wanted to know where to get one. I told them I'd divulge my source soon as I'd ordered 3 sets for myself and my nephew ;) Staying tuned!
Yes, I believe I'm on the waiting list, though I wrote you guys a separate note a while back, because I was having a problem with the wait list button on the website. But I tried a different server and it seemed to work. Hope you guys are placing a huge order if there's that much demand already. Can't say I'm surprised.
Jul 23, 2017
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#77
Awesome news about the weight. Glad to hear it will arrive soon, I gave away my old Ultimate set to my dad when I moved and I've regretted it ever since.
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Jul 24, 2017
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#79
Where were all these people Shelby when you were trying to raise the money on go fund me or whatever it was called. I hope you kept the emails of all who signed up on there. You would have raised all the money needed!!!!!!!!!
ShelbyLohrman wrote:
mattyhuynh asked a great question that I missed before.
his question was "Just curious (and maybe this is answered elsewhere but i can't seem to find it), what are the plastic pieces that are out now and triple and quadruple weighted, weighted with? It's lead?"
Let me answer that for you!
First let me tell you that there is no industry standard for weighting. The set I sell as double weighted on my website, many sell as a triple weighted (or more) on theirs. In my mind, a double weighted chess set should weigh 2 times what a unweighted chess set weighs in at. My triple weighted will weigh in at over 3 lbs. This is because my unweighted chess set weighs in at 1 lb.
My thing is I want to be as honest with the customer as possible. How would you feel if you bought a quadruple weight set from someone else and then played with one of my triples...I'd be a little angry. The thing is some sellers know that the more they can make you think their sets weigh by altering their descriptions, the more likely you will be to buy it from them. It's marketing. Someone even sold the 2 lb. set as a quintuple weighted once.
My goal is to get you to be a repeat buyer. A informed buyer is my best customer because they will keep on coming back.
I hope this helps Matty!
thanks
Shelby Lohrman
American Chess Equipment
Shelby,
That doesn't answer the original question of what the sets are weighted with.
I'll still buy it.