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Title: Whats your guys favourite Zealios switch weight?
Post by: snarfarlarkus on Thu, 07 July 2016, 02:43:28

About to buy a zealios board but just wanting some insight as to which switch weight would be best for me. I'm going for the tactile ones. Thanks

Title: Re: Whats your guys favourite Zealios switch weight?
Post by: gaunt on Thu, 07 July 2016, 06:05:18

I'd go for the 78g versions unless you really like light switches (e.g. cherry reds).

Title: Re: Whats your guys favourite Zealios switch weight?
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 07 July 2016, 06:10:50

That's entirely objective.

No-one except you can decide which switch you like best.

Title: Re: Whats your guys favourite Zealios switch weight?
Post by: suicidal_orange on Thu, 07 July 2016, 06:23:19

I usually like stiff swithces but had the pleasure of using a board of 65g Zealios and they were surprisingly nice.

As rowdy says no-one can answer what's best for you though, you need to try for yourself.

Title: Re: Whats your guys favourite Zealios switch weight?
Post by: Data on Thu, 07 July 2016, 06:41:43

65g is the sweet spot.

LIKE BUTTAH!

Title: Re: Whats your guys favourite Zealios switch weight?
Post by: spiritanimals on Thu, 07 July 2016, 07:19:22

Ig you are completely unsure, get 65g. Not sure of that is what is best for you, but that's the in-between. If you're really curious, buy a few switches, pop them in a tester and figure out what you like best. Personally, I'd love to get lubed 67g switches. I'm sure you can find some reviews on the board.

Title: Re: Whats your guys favourite Zealios switch weight?
Post by: snarfarlarkus on Thu, 07 July 2016, 20:01:12

Thanks for the replies guys. Yeah I know I need to try for myself but I cant... Can just afford one board. I've been using a Model F AT for the past year now yet I don't know they're actuation force weight however, I know they're heavier than reds or blues but lighter than my Model M. I did like reds and blues but I don't know reds seemed a bit too light for me. I'm kinda stuck between 67g or 78g. Just want something more crisp and tactile? Need more insight on how the keystroke feels?

Title: Re: Whats your guys favourite Zealios switch weight?
Post by: clacktalk on Thu, 07 July 2016, 20:39:25

i like the purple ones because i type capless so i can rly enjoy the stem color at all times

Title: Re: Whats your guys favourite Zealios switch weight?
Post by: Aricil on Fri, 08 July 2016, 14:33:49

Now, I've never tried zealios switches, so take this with a grain of salt. But I've got a friend on steam who tried the different switch weightings and he said that he vastly preferred the 67 g spring compared to all the others. =/ Just throwing that out there.

Title: Re: Whats your guys favourite Zealios switch weight?
Post by: klennkellon on Fri, 08 July 2016, 14:42:02

I like all of my switches around 60g to 67g, any lighter and I make a lost of mistakes but any heavier and I find it feels like more of a chore to type on.

Title: Re: Whats your guys favourite Zealios switch weight?
Post by: katushkin on Fri, 08 July 2016, 15:16:30

Have you tried any other tactile switches that you like? Some say that 65g Zealios are like Ergo clears, but I don't think they are....

Title: Re: Whats your guys favourite Zealios switch weight?
Post by: piemancoder on Sat, 09 July 2016, 09:58:37

Quote from: rowdy on Thu, 07 July 2016, 06:10:50

That's entirely objective.

No-one except you can decide which switch you like best.

Wouldn't that be subjective?