Thoughts on Simujabs Yoke

[MarvelPhx]

Like picking which overhead panel to get, selecting a replica yoke is not easy. There a few different options out there with various pros and cons.

I eventually went with the Simujabs Yoke and just installed it and am pretty satisfied. Anyone else have Simujabs experience?

I wrote up my thoughts on it at my site if anyone is interested.

http://www.my737ng.com/review-simujabs-single-yoke-control-column/

[tennyson]

There's also a new kid on the block for yokes.

http://www.737yokes4yoursim.com/

Seen his product and it's top notch. pricing here in Australia is the best available, too.

Wish they had been around when I was installing my yokes. It was all hit and miss for me, but I have a good set-up now.


Frank Cooper

[MarvelPhx]

Hi Frank!

Never heard of them, but the yokes look nice. Still no dual rockers or guard for Stab Trim, the AP disconnect is one of those tiny push buttons, and the clipboard looks like Agronn, but the price is really good. Site has only existed for a month, probably best to let him get it all dialed in first.

[stephenbalmer]

HI guys,

Those look like tremendous yokes designed by the 737yokes4yoursim chap, very sturdy and neat.

I am part way through converting my real yokes and columns into sim controls and actually his website video of the operation and design overview is a godsend for those like me doing it yourself.

Have a great week!

Stephen

[Trevor Hale]

Guys, Has anyone actually MET the chap in Australlia that sells the 737Yokesforyoursim.com Yokes?

Something doesn't seem quite right to me....  And until I hear someone has actually met the Nice guy in the videos I am going to urge some caution here..  Something about the Pictures on the website look very familiar to me, and the Registrant is exactly the same registrant to another company some of us have been bitten by in the past.

Checkout the WHOIS Search on the Weburls.. and Additionally the chart holders and Stand alone yokes are damn similar..

Just be cautious here please.

[stephenbalmer]

That is interesting, good shout Trevor.

For my purposes of simply using his video as a guide to my own project, this has no impact. However clearly there may be something else to this.

What was the previous company?

Many thanks.

Stephen

[Trevor Hale]

Hi Stephen, I would rather not say..  But a simple search here for 737 yoke will give you the answer you want.  And it is totally possible that this nice gentleman with the auzzie accent truly is the manufacturer/owner, and if that is the case, Good for him, and I wish him well. 

I just don't know if anyone has met him in person yet and confirmed he is in fact the manufacturer thats all.


Trev

[stephenbalmer]

Hi Trevor,

Understood, and I probably should have asked directly.

I think, either way, the quality looks very good, and certainly for me to use as some guidance in my own home made project of linked yokes.

It remains to be seen, however,  if the customer service and delivery withstands scrutiny...

Stephen

[mattgugel19]

Trevor,
I emailed them a few weeks ago when I found them online, and asked them the following question, and got this reply.
Hi, I cant find much info on your products albeit your website. After many other seemingly awesome websites being take your money and run, what guarantee etc do you offer on your products? How many yokes have you sold to date, and are you affiliated with any reputable online sim websites and forums?. Your yokes look unreal, and being in Australia I only have a choice of either you or from Gwin in W.A - who is well grounded in the sim community. How long is the payment to recieving time to Sydney, and how much is shipping ? Thanks Matt

He Emailed this reply: Thanks for your inquiry regarding our yokes, including current orders please allow up to 3 weeks, and an additional 4 days for delivery although current orders are progressing faster that ,regarding payment we use Paypal who offer their members buyer protection

Sorry we don't disclose how many we have sold that is commercially sensitive information


Regarding forums I am a member of several but not an active member, I do monitor from time to time what's happening on the forums

Please allow $190 to ship single yokes to Sydney and $290 for dual yokes and all yokes come with a 12 month warranty

I look forward to being of service to you in the future

Best Regards

Ian

And then the other day he emailed me this out of the blue : Hi Matt

I have uploaded a video of my 737 dual linked yokes to my website if you are interested
http://www.737yokes4yoursim.com

Best Regards

Ian

So, I have now come across this thread, and I too still am not 100% sure, but they do look good. Surely some people here in Australia must know him?.

[Trevor Hale]

Great response! I am only concerned for the community as a whole. Personally if I was purchasing a yoke from them I would do so without bias, I am just curious if he is the actual manufacturer.  If he is just the assembler I would be concerned about supply chain delays.

You definitely have lessened my worries. We all know what path it can lead us if we don't help each other out.

Thanks for the posting.

Trev

[Flying_Fox]

You all probably missed this thread that may shed some light (or not ):
http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/showthread.php?t=29913

[Trevor Hale]

Thanks Nick

That does shed some light. Makes me feel a whole lot better knowing he manufactures his own dual linked yoke system. 

As for the other, I do not want to bring that here. None of our business.

Trev