Edson power wheel- total bust

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BobCT
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Edson power wheel- total bust

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I wanted to add one of these since they're really handy for making one handed wheel corrections.

You can't really use it on the mid cabin or express though because the wheel is too big and you can't reach it w/o bending down. I never even thought of that when I ordered it.

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what are wantin' Bob ? help, sale ?
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neither :)

I'm going to return it, so more of a heads up post for guys with the same model.
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Why not get a smaller wheel ?
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gottcha, I just bought a speed knob and put it on mine...used it alot when I first got the twin IB but now hardly touch it when docking..
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Post by BarryL »

You could always mount it on one of the spokes fairly close to the center of the wheel (hub) that would eliminate the need to bend down but like the other post I never even touch my wheel in close quarters.

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