rockscottage Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Hello all, I've been using a Loon boom pole for the last few years and recently I noticed that the Togloc is ever so slightly loose. It's not a problem when using, say, a Schoeps in a Cinela mount but when I've got the full 416 on the end there's a noticeable rattle. So, I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem and, if so, what you did about it. I'm considering gluing it on at the moment... I'd really like to not have to replace the pole just because of this as in all other respects it's great. (I've contacted Loon but haven't heard anything back yet.) best martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 i noticed that on my loon, the togloc wouldnt securely grip - there would be a small amount of movement. i also noticed that when i bought a PSC pole for a job where i needed a shorter pole that the threaded part of the PSC pole was both detachable and fitted the loon pole. i ordered a new threaded tip and all is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 i noticed that on my loon, the togloc wouldnt securely grip - there would be a small amount of movement. i also noticed that when i bought a PSC pole for a job where i needed a shorter pole that the threaded part of the PSC pole was both detachable and fitted the loon pole. i ordered a new threaded tip and all is well. Awesome. My togloc is starting to exhibit the same 'wobble'. I'll order a PSC tip. Man I love this forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwil Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Very good. Same problem here. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Milano Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 @ Martin - I've had a 12ft pole for couple of years and I have not experienced this issues, but you don't need to buy a new pole. You can order it here, or check with Don Wetzel at don@loonworks.com Best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Yeah, the only problem with that is that Don doesn't return emails, answer the phone, or seemingly process cheques or credit card info. See here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Milano Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I see that seems to be the case for many here and that's not good for business. I wrote to him last night and he answered back today. I guess I was lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 He still has not cashed the check I sent him for a product that I received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 About the TOGLOGIC. I have 5-6 toglogics and they are all loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 He still has not cashed the check I sent him for a product that I received. So, if we order from Loon we get free boompoles? Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockscottage Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Thanks for the replies everyone. The PSC tip sounds like an option, I'll give it a go:) m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 SO PSC tip will work on loon??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockscottage Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 It's only £16 - I've ordered one and I'll let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Milano Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I have a PSC boom as well. I'll try it out and report back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) " I have 5-6 toglogics and they are all loose. " wow, here on jwsound, the home of so many loonie fans, it seems many of them have this problem annoyance issue... Edited May 20, 2012 by studiomprd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockscottage Posted May 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Well, the PSC tip arrived today and it's basically the same design but longer. It's not quite as loose as the Togloc and it no longer feels like it's going to fall out, as it's about three times the length, but it still rattles more than I'd like. It's a shame because in all other respects it's a great pole - the collars are really good and it doesn't bend etc. Just annoying that a key area is a bit shoddy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Steigerwald Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 " I have 5-6 toglogics and they are all loose. " wow, here on jwsound, the home of so many loonie fans, it seems most of them have this problem... Or not. Mine's been great in the 4 years I've had it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Boisvert Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Another Loon owner here with a togloc problem. It's actually more of an annoyance than a problem. In my case, it takes a very hard swing for it to come loose, but it's been like that since the beginning. And mine doesn't rattle. I wrote about it back in October 2008. At the time, I remember getting a PM from, if memory serves and it often doesn't, someone at Loon saying they were aware of the problem and working on a solution. I wouldn't recommend gluing it in place - that's just too permanent. I think the answer might lie in making the two meeting surfaces more abrasive, but it's so far down my todo list, I never got around to trying anything out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 " working on a solution. " and... " ready to pump out more poles " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomboom Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Maybe just soaking the tip into paint to give it a little more thickness; and also being able to remove it if things don't go right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Maybe just soaking the tip into paint to give it a little more thickness; and also being able to remove it if things don't go right? Good idea, but it would come off very fast. The togloc is very smooth aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomboom Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Curious; I got a Loon and what's loose is more the rubber spacer I have to crush to get the Rycote thighter sometimes but my whole tip assembly seems to tough it out so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 On mine, the rubber ring is starting to perish, no biggie. The collar for the tip is crazed (beginning to crack) from over-tightening. Even at full tightness, with the blimp installed the tip rocks back and forth just a bit, like a loose ball and socket joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Radlauer Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 2 plus years with my loon and no major issues. Occasionally my lyre or ktek mount will come loose.. And twice the set screws holding the xlr in place at the bottom came loose. That was after some pretty heavy use days though. I have multiple toglocs so i keep one on my lyre, my k-tek mount and my zep for quick changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efksound Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 I just found a very good deal on used Loon Penta, but the togloc is missing. I've had a look at the Loon website to buy one but 1.Don't have much confidence Loon answering and their support 2.The shipping costs to Spain is $90 for two units Anyone one with a spare unit that they would like to sell ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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