Orbe SE with Graham Phantom or Brinkmann 10.5

If there are any members with direct experience of these combinations, your experiences/thoughts on the match-ups would be greatly appreciated.

mikesmith12-14-2010 11:09pm

glide3 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 402 posts 12-15-2010 at 04:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I owned the Orbe SE with an SME V and I can attest to the fact that it is an excellent combo.
azaud Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 156 posts 12-15-2010 at 03:35am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I heard directly from Artech that the Phantom was too heavy. The consensus seems to be that the synergistic "fit" is the SME V; but I never went there when I had mine.
wrm57 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,041 posts 12-15-2010 at 02:39am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I believe the Phantom is a bit heavy for the Orbe. As I recall, arm plus armboard shouldn't exceed 1 kg for proper spring function. The Phantom is that by itself. FWIW, I ran a 2.2 with and Orbe SE for years and thought it a really nice match.