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Title: Are the KUL ES-87 (clear) still being manufactured?
Post by: kittenpolice on Fri, 24 June 2016, 11:52:33

I've been trying to find a KUL ES-87 in white or black, for a month or two now (in the US), and I can't seem to find any place that sells them. Elite Keyboards said that they had some stock on the website, but the PayPal page wouldn't let me buy it (I emailed them, but they didn't respond. They did change the listing to "out of stock" though ¯\_(ツ)_/¯). MechanicalKeyboards.com has it in their "archive" section, which seems to be for keyboards that aren't being manufactured anymore.

So, anyone know where I can get a KUL ES-87 in MX Clear in the USA? I would prefer white, but I'm not too picky lol.

Title: Re: Are the KUL ES-87 (clear) still being manufactured?
Post by: Tactile on Fri, 24 June 2016, 12:11:11

Elite Keyboards show an ETA of July, so I guess they expect to be receiving some soon.

https://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=keyed_up_labs,tenkeyless&pid=es87u_cc_bbb_al

Title: Re: Are the KUL ES-87 (clear) still being manufactured?
Post by: UnFocused on Fri, 24 June 2016, 12:33:20

I hope I'm wrong, but I'm not convinced that KUL is currently an active business based on the ongoing near complete lack of stock everywhere. Someone at KUL did respond to an email I sent them a few weeks ago, so...

EK sells what I'm guessing are returned boards via eBay and I very recently saw them list a clear board.

Title: Re: Are the KUL ES-87 (clear) still being manufactured?
Post by: shrubkeys on Fri, 24 June 2016, 13:54:30

I'd just email Brian @EK directly and ask him.

Title: Re: Are the KUL ES-87 (clear) still being manufactured?
Post by: xtrafrood on Fri, 24 June 2016, 14:43:27

I hear that Wasdkeyboard's Code keyboard is of a similar build albeit a bit pricey. Lots of mx clear options for the Code: full-sized, tkl, and 60%.

Title: Re: Are the KUL ES-87 (clear) still being manufactured?
Post by: UnFocused on Fri, 24 June 2016, 15:04:58

Quote from: csmertx on Fri, 24 June 2016, 14:43:27

I hear that Wasdkeyboard's Code keyboard is of a similar build albeit a bit pricey. Lots of mx clear options for the Code: full-sized, tkl, and 60%.

I've never used a WASD keyboard, but I a KUL with clears and those things are built like tanks. The KUL feels more solid than my Model Ms, my Model F and my Realforce.

Title: Re: Are the KUL ES-87 (clear) still being manufactured?
Post by: shrubkeys on Fri, 24 June 2016, 16:09:41

Quote from: UnFocused on Fri, 24 June 2016, 15:04:58

Quote from: csmertx on Fri, 24 June 2016, 14:43:27

I hear that Wasdkeyboard's Code keyboard is of a similar build albeit a bit pricey. Lots of mx clear options for the Code: full-sized, tkl, and 60%.

I've never used a WASD keyboard, but I a KUL with clears and those things are built like tanks. The KUL feels more solid than my Model Ms, my Model F and my Realforce.

KUL's cheaper and sturdier, but also no backlighting and flabbier stabs. They're both solid; pick your poison.