Adjusting between heavier and lighter switches

[harishankar]

Do you tend to bottom out on the lighter switches when you type for a while using a heavier switch? I find that after I began using the IBM Model M keyboard, I am finding it slightly more of an effort to type light on the TVS-e keyboard which is Cherry MX Blue. I find the blues extremely light after using the buckling spring.

So is it possible not to bottom out when using a lighter switch? Is it a matter of practice to adjust quickly to different keyboards or do you prefer to stick to one single keyboard?

[juguerre]

Just like you I find very difficult to change between 2 different keyboards. Topre variable and clears in my case.  I try to not bottom out on clears (easy) but is very hard to not bottom out with topre switches and find my self trying...  I need some hours to get the touch again..

[rowdy]

I bottom out on ALL switches, and it feels soo good

[LouisHjelmslev]

I bottom out on ALL switches, and it feels soo good

Totally! Bottoming-out is so underrated. Seriously, I especially like bottoming out on my Filco browns. Like someone else said on GH, feels like you're typing on bamboo!

[Defect]

Used to LOVE lighter switches.

But since I have so many different boards that I rotate frequently it's been harder to use light switches.

When I do light switches exclusively for a month I never bottom out (typing). 

If I go from heavy to light my accuracy goes to hell and I find myself ordering black springs.  Trying to get some 70 korean or slightly heavier to have a better rotation schedule.

[minho]

When I do light switches exclusively for a month I never bottom out (typing). 

Is this out of habit, or do you actively try to make yourself not bottom out?

[Defect]

When I do light switches exclusively for a month I never bottom out (typing). 

Is this out of habit, or do you actively try to make yourself not bottom out?

I get used to the weight.  It is also a lot of practice, but not like I'm trying purposefully.  The most efficient way to type is with as little travel as possible, so I get used to it as I go.

It's not entirely true that I never bottom out when typing, though.  I still do, occasionally, I know know how to slow down/stop as I approach the bottom of the stroke so it isn't as harsh.

But when I go from 55g topre or buckling spring to my 62g lubed blacks or my ergo clears I bottom out nearly 100% of the time and it makes it hard for me to advocate 62g springs lol.  They're great, but if you switch often with heavier weights they kinda suck   Same can be said about most things.  Like how 55g topre sucks if I use my 62g for too long lol.

[Beca]

why is bottoming out such a big deal??

[minho]

why is bottoming out such a big deal??

That's why I was asking. I guess it strikes me odd to intentionally try not to bottom out - unless you are going for around 150+ wpm or something, bottoming out doesn't really do too much, and (IMO), feels much better.

[Defect]

why is bottoming out such a big deal??

That's why I was asking. I guess it strikes me odd to intentionally try not to bottom out - unless you are going for around 150+ wpm or something, bottoming out doesn't really do too much, and (IMO), feels much better.

I don't ever see it as a problem--it's just something that I adjust to and stop myself from doing automatically (if I spend long enough with a board).  Never had discomfort bottoming out on any MX switches. 

Oddly enough, I found my 55g Topre's bottom out to be a little harsh--and it's hard to not bottom out on a Topre.