I get how you’d assume some dude on TH-cam led you astray, but these stands are terrible for that very reason. I eventually snapped mine twice. Check out Woodcraft instead-they’re so much better.
Thanks man. Sorry that happened to you too. I contacted the reseller and they had Vortex send out a new leg, and I just barely tightened it but it kept slipping and eventually it broke yet again. Woodcraft’s are practically bulletproof and much easier to use because they don’t lift the rear 6” in the air-you can adjust them to only as much as you need. I don’t get compensated by them, they just make great products. I used to say that about Vortex.
Thinking about your situation, here’s another option for you. Get the seller to replace the broken part for you. This time when you set it up, don’t install the spool bracket bolts. Lift your bike and mark the position of the bolt holes on the spool brackets. Set the bike back down, remove the brackets, and drill holes at your marks just slightly larger than the bolt threads. Reassemble and now the bolts will hold the brackets in place through shear forces rather than friction. They won’t be adjustable anymore, but they shouldn’t keep breaking.
I just got one of those vortex Stan's and it came with a level. I wanted to know if you're Did or not
It did! And I have no idea why. Any guesses on your end?
BTW, I would return it while you still can. I had my second broken nut weld after seven months of use. Woodcraft here I come.
good review and assembly, guess ya don't know your own strength eh? I also really like Woodcrafts stands, especially their front.
I hear good things about those too. I wish the Vortex rear was as good as their front.
Ya made me snap mine….dont think you need it that tight buddy thumbs down
I get how you’d assume some dude on TH-cam led you astray, but these stands are terrible for that very reason. I eventually snapped mine twice. Check out Woodcraft instead-they’re so much better.
Sounds good… wasn’t trying to be a dick. Good looking out. I removed the thumbs down. Have a good week.
Thanks man. Sorry that happened to you too. I contacted the reseller and they had Vortex send out a new leg, and I just barely tightened it but it kept slipping and eventually it broke yet again. Woodcraft’s are practically bulletproof and much easier to use because they don’t lift the rear 6” in the air-you can adjust them to only as much as you need. I don’t get compensated by them, they just make great products. I used to say that about Vortex.
Thinking about your situation, here’s another option for you. Get the seller to replace the broken part for you. This time when you set it up, don’t install the spool bracket bolts. Lift your bike and mark the position of the bolt holes on the spool brackets. Set the bike back down, remove the brackets, and drill holes at your marks just slightly larger than the bolt threads. Reassemble and now the bolts will hold the brackets in place through shear forces rather than friction. They won’t be adjustable anymore, but they shouldn’t keep breaking.