Upgrades


The upgrades fit all drum pedals! No matter if Tama, Pearl, Axis, DW,.. these tools will help you to find the ultimate setup of your preference!


PLEASE READ:
I'm partially closing the shop for this year to catch up with many things (website, maintenance, r&d, new machinery,..). I'll start preparing orders again on January 1st. Please feel free to place an order anytime.

If you like, please use the discount code PATIENCE for a little discount (and a big thanks from me for your support!)


Some little things are available anytime and can be shipped immediately. On products with a note "Shipped in early January" you can expect to get your order in early January ;-)

 

The full amount will be requested a few days prior to shipping - Alternatively, you can also email me to place an order or in case of an emergency :-)

UNIVERSAL


Gift Card

IN STOCK

 

Gift cards in any of the listed amounts. 

- combine amounts if you need :-)

 

The voucher code for the chosen amount will be manually created and sent within 48h via email! 
No shipping costs involved (digital item)

 

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10,00 €

  • Available
  • IN STOCK - shipped within 3-4 business days (high demand)

ACD Unlimited T-Shirt premium Men

IN STOCK 

 

Show your support with the Ultimate ACD Shirt!
Makes every drummer at least 10% faster, 15,6% more accurate and 4,8% better looking!

.. or maybe it's an eventual possibility ;-)

Screen printed logo on black premium shirt - 100% cotton, organic!

 

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20,00 €

  • Available
  • IN STOCK - shipped within 3-4 business days (high demand)

Ultimate Drive Shaft

Shipped in late January 

- units being frequently assembled and added to the inventory
if none are in stock, please check in a few days

 

PLEASE READ:
Due to the longer waiting time there is no need for a full payment in advance. You can place your preorder and I'll get back to you with a detailed purchase confirmation within 1-2 days.

The full amount will be requested a few days prior to shipping - Alternatively, you can also email me to place an order or in case of an emergency ;-)

 

The Ultimate DriveShaft has proven its benefits as an upgrade for other pedals or along with the Darwins for years. What not many know is that constantly maintain and try to improve the tiny little things on my products in order to create the ultimate tools without compromises.

 

This current version for Axis pedals has a true hex connection to the pedal along with the possibility to rotate the connection piece independently from the delta-extensions of the DriveShaft in order to adjust the slave footboard height (common problem with older Axis pedals)

 

- CNC machined high quality aluminium parts

- 8 strong ball bearings for a smooth transition of force

- Pure symmetrical double bass performance

- Steplessly adjustable DriveShaft length

Length 39-59cm (15 1/3" - 23 1/4") 

 

- universal version (Tama, Pearl,..) - €258.-
- specific version for Axis - €268.-
specific version for DW -  €258.-

specific version for Trick - €268.-

specific version for CK* - €268. 

*The CK Specific version includes replacement connectors for the pedal (for upgrading to a form-fitting connection along with replacing the stock driveshaft)

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

 

VIDEOS:
The Ultimate DriveShaft 2024
Customer's experience

Older version:
The Ultimate DriveShaft 2020

ULTIMATE DRIVESHAFT COMPARISON (Youtube)

SUPER LONG ULTIMATE DRIVESHAFT (Youtube)

 
Shipped in late January 
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Ultimate Drive Shaft

258,00 €

  • Available
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Ultimate Longboard Conversion

Shipped in early January

 

PLEASE READ:
Due to the longer waiting time there is no need for a full payment in advance. You can place your preorder and I'll get back to you with a detailed purchase confirmation within 1-2 days.

The full amount will be requested a few days prior to shipping - Alternatively, you can also email me to place an order or in case of an emergency :-)

 

- turns your short board into a long board
- exchanges the whole footboard including the hinge part
- incl. a new hinge part with an adapter plate
- ball bearing supported hinge part for a smooth run
- ready to play within minutes

- a double pedal requires two kits

 

Price per longboard kit: €130.-

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

 

Shipped in early January 

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130,00 €

  • Limited Availability
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Beater Shifter

Shipped in early January

 

PLEASE READ:
Due to the longer waiting time there is no need for a full payment in advance. You can place your preorder and I'll get back to you with a detailed purchase confirmation within 1-2 days.

The full amount will be requested a few days prior to shipping - Alternatively, you can also email me to place an order or in case of an emergency :-)

 

- shifts any beater closer to the drumhead
- for the best performance of your beater

- fits any Pedal

- works as memory lock
- super light thanks to an aluminum body
- reft version = screw on the left
- right Version = screw on the right

Price per Beater Shifter: €42.-

 

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

 

VIDEOS:
BEATER SHIFTER (Youtube)

 

Shipped in early January 

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42,00 €

  • Available
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Beater Weight (1x50g & 1x25g)

IN STOCK

 

PLEASE READ:
Due to the longer waiting time there is no need for a full payment in advance. You can place your preorder and I'll get back to you with a detailed purchase confirmation within 1-2 days.

The full amount will be requested a few days prior to shipping - Alternatively, you can also email me to place an order or in case of an emergency ;-)

 

- extra heavy beater weights
- machined from stainless steel

- fits any beater (1/4" hole)

- also works as a memory lock
- a set of 1x50g & 1x25g

 

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

 

VIDEOS:
TBA

 

20,00 €

  • Available
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Dynamic Beater

Shipped in early January

 

PLEASE READ:

Due to the longer waiting time there is no need for a full payment in advance. You can place your preorder and I'll get back to you with a detailed purchase confirmation within 1-2 days.

The full amount will be requested a few days prior to shipping - Alternatively, you can also email me to place an order or in case of an emergency :-)

 

- Dynamic Beater
- black anodized

- incl. beater shaft

- fits all pedals 

- incl. preassembled extra weight

- Incl. one surface disc (felt, wood, or plastic,.. )

 

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria


Depending on the surface discs there are several weight options possible:

Beater incl. standard Beater Disc: 78g (69g*)
(35mm aluminum base with feltwood or plastic)

Beater incl. heavy Beater Disc: 96g (87g*)
(35mm stainless-steel base with felt, wood or plastic)

 

Beater incl. Mr. Muff Disc: 89g (80*)
(50mm aluminium base with thick soft fabric)

*total weight without the pre-assembled weight

Current Beater Disc lineup:
Felt: 35mm Disc with felt surface 
Wood: 35mm Disc with wood surface 
Plastic: 35mm Disc mit with contoured POM surface
Mr. Muff: 50mm Disc with thick soft fabric

Dynamic Beater: €54.-
Dynamic Beater w. Mr. Muff: €57.-

 

VIDEOS:

DYNAMIC BEATER GENERAL (Youtube)
DYNAMIC BEATER WEIGHT OPTIONS (Youtube)

 

Shipped in early January 

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Dynamic Beater

54,00 €

  • Available
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n+1 Beater

Shipped in early January

 

PLEASE READ:
Due to the longer waiting time there is no need for a full payment in advance. You can place your preorder and I'll get back to you with a detailed purchase confirmation within 1-2 days.

The full amount will be requested a few days prior to shipping - Alternatively, you can also email me to place an order or in case of an emergency :-)

 

 

The n+1 Beater shares many similarities with the Dynamic Beater which has been proven to work great for various setups. Besides the optic, the main difference is the position of the locking screw that also allows to slide the beater head back and forward. Mainly to adjust the distance and to remain an ideal 90° beater shaft when the beater hits the drumhead. This setup option can be very beneficial when there's no hoop clamp adjustment offered on the pedal. The optional weight (pre-mounted) is hidden behind the beater surface and can be removed without any additional tools.  The n+1 beater is compatible with all optional beater discs. 

 

- n+1 Beater
- black anodized

- incl. beater shaft

- fits all pedals 

- incl. preassembled extra weight

- Incl. one surface disc (felt, wood, or plastic,.. )

 

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria


Depending on the surface discs there are several weight options possible:

Beater incl. standard Beater Disc: 78g (69g*)
(35mm aluminum base with feltwood or plastic)

Beater incl. heavy Beater Disc: 96g (87g*)
(35mm stainless-steel base with felt, wood or plastic)

 

Beater incl. Mr. Muff Disc: 89g (80*)
(50mm aluminium base with thick soft fabric)

*total weight without the pre-assembled weight

Current Beater Disc lineup:
Felt: 35mm Disc with felt surface 
Wood: 35mm Disc with wood surface 
Plastic: 35mm Disc mit with contoured POM surface
Mr. Muff: 50mm Disc with thick soft fabric

n+1 Beater: €54.-
n+1 Beater w. Mr. Muff: €57.-

 

VIDEOS:

n+1 Bass Drum Beater
n+1 Beater & Surfaces by James Chapman 

 

Shipped in early January 

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n+1 Beater

54,00 €

  • Available
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Optional Beater Disc

IN STOCK

 

Optional beater surface discs in case you want to experiment . *Beater not included!

 

Current Beater Disc lineup:
Felt: 35mm Disc with felt surface 
Wood: 35mm Disc with wood surface 
Plastic: 35mm Disc mit with contoured POM surface
Mr. Muff: 50mm Disc with thick soft fabric

 

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

 

VIDEOS:

DYNAMIC BEATER GENERAL (Youtube)
DYNAMIC BEATER WEIGHT OPTIONS (Youtube)

 

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Beaterscheibe Optional

8,00 €

  • Available
  • IN STOCK - shipped within 3-4 business days (high demand)

Main Spring

IN STOCK

 

Replacement spring for Darwins or any other pedal, available as regular or heavy version.
The unique construction allows the hooks to be rotated independently to line them up perfectly along with a pedals design. 

 

- carefully machined in Austria

 

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7,00 €

  • Available
  • IN STOCK - shipped within 3-4 business days (high demand)

ACD for CK


The DriveShsaft upgrade for CK can be found further up this page under Ultimate DriveShaft


ACD for TAMA


Direct Drive conversion V3 for Tama

Shipped in early January

 

PLEASE READ:
Due to the longer waiting time there is no need for a full payment in advance. You can place your preorder and I'll get back to you with a detailed purchase confirmation within 1-2 days.

The full amount will be requested a few days prior to shipping - Alternatively, you can also email me to place an order or in case of an emergency :-)


The DD-kits are back in a slightly modified version for more clearance and even smoother performance (pictures will be updated shortly)
 

- fits all Tama Iron Cobra HP900 & HP600 

- fits all Tama Speed Cobra HP910 & HP310 

- more direct feeling without losing power

- 2 geometry positions

- less weight for more speed

- converted within minutes
- CNC machined aircraft aluminium

- 2 ball bearings in each link
- a double pedal requires two kits

 

Price per DD-kit: €78.-

 

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

 

VIDEOS:
Sami's experience (youtube)

 

Shipped in early January 

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78,00 €

  • Available
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Strap Drive conversion kit for Tama

Shipped in early January

 

PLEASE READ:
Due to the longer waiting time there is no need for a full payment in advance. You can place your preorder and I'll get back to you with a detailed purchase confirmation within 1-2 days.

The full amount will be requested a few days prior to shipping - Alternatively, you can also email me to place an order or in case of an emergency :-)

 

- fit all Iron Cobra HP900 and HP600 Rollingglide & Powerglide versions

- fit all Speed Cobra HP910 and HP310 versions

- smooth feeling

- less weight for more speed

- converted within minutes
- durable Nylon/Kevlar strap 
- a double pedal requires two kits


Price per StrapDrive-kit: €42.- 

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

 

VIDEOS:
STRAP DRIVE KIT (Youtube)

 

Shipped in early January 

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42,00 €

  • Available
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Spring Geometry Upgrade for Tama

Shipped in early January

 

PLEASE READ:
Due to the longer waiting time there is no need for a full payment in advance. You can place your preorder and I'll get back to you with a detailed purchase confirmation within 1-2 days.

The full amount will be requested a few days prior to shipping - Alternatively, you can also email me to place an order or in case of an emergency :-)

 

- CNC machined upgrade.

- replaces the main spring setup. 
- makes the pedal more responsive

- several adjustment options

- fits all Iron Cobra & Speed Cobra Pedale, Dyna-Sync, HP30 models 

- regular or heavy Darwin spring included (Regular or Heavy)

- a double pedal requires two kits

 

Price per kit: €42.-

 

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

 

VIDEOS:
SPRING GEOMETRY UPGRADE (Youtube)

 

Shipped in early January 

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42,00 €

  • Available
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ACD for PEARL


Direct Drive conversion V3 for Eliminator P2XXX

Shipped in early January

 

PLEASE READ:
Due to the longer waiting time there is no need for a full payment in advance. You can place your preorder and I'll get back to you with a detailed purchase confirmation within 1-2 days.

The full amount will be requested a few days prior to shipping - Alternatively, you can also email me to place an order or in case of an emergency :-)


The DD-kits are back in a slightly modified version for more clearance and even smoother performance (pictures will be updated shortly)

- fits all Pearl Eliminator P2000/2050 and P2002/2052
- replaces the stock strap or chain drive

- more direct feeling without losing power

- several geometry positions

- less weight for more speed

- converted within minutes
- CNC machined aircraft aluminium

- 2 ball bearings in each link

- a double pedal requires two kits

 

Price per DD-kit: €78.-

 

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

 

VIDEOS (older version):
DIRECT DRIVE KIT (Youtube)

 

Shipped in early January 

78,00 €

  • Available
  • please check description for availability

Strap Drive conversion for Pearl P-2XXX

Shipped in early January

 

PLEASE READ:
Due to the longer waiting time there is no need for a full payment in advance. You can place your preorder and I'll get back to you with a detailed purchase confirmation within 1-2 days.

 

The full amount will be requested a few days prior to shipping - Alternatively, you can also email me to place an order or in case of an emergency ;-)

 

- fits all Pearl Eliminator P2000/2050 and P2002/2052 versions

- smooth feeling

- less weight for more speed

- converted within minutes
- durable Nylon/Kevlar strap 

- a double pedal requires two kits

 

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

 

VIDEOS:
STRAP DRIVE KIT (Youtube)

 

Shipped in early January

42,00 €

  • Available
  • please check description for availability

Spring Geometry Upgrade for Pearl

Shipped in early January

Please read:
I'm partially closing the shop for this year to catch up with a lot of things (webiste, maintencance, r&d, new machinery,..). I'll start preparing orders again on January 1st. Please feel free to place an order anytime!

Due to the longer waiting time there is no need for a full payment in advance. You can place your preorder and I'll get back to you with a detailed purchase confirmation and a payment request based on your chosen payment method  1-2 days prior to shipping.

 

(you will only be charged the deposit and shipping costs during checkout). - Alternatively, you can also email me to place an order or in case of an emergency. :-)

 

- CNC machined upgrade.

- replaces the main spring setup. 
- makes the pedal more responsive

- several adjustment options

- fits all Pearl P-2XXX, P-3XXX, Demon Drive, Eliminator models 

- regular or heavy Darwin spring included (Regular or Heavy)

- a double pedal requires two kits

 

Price per kit: €42.-

 

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

 

VIDEOS:
SPRING GEOMETRY UPGRADE (Youtube)

 

Shipped in early January 

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42,00 €

  • Available
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ACD for AXIS


Heel Block Upgrade für Axis

Shipped in early January

 

PLEASE READ:
Due to the longer waiting time there is no need for a full payment in advance. You can place your preorder and I'll get back to you with a detailed purchase confirmation within 1-2 days.

The full amount will be requested a few days prior to shipping - Alternatively, you can also email me to place an order or in case of an emergency :-)

 

- replaces the weak stock heel block

- no play for a smooth performance
- supported massive ball bearings
- converted within minutes

- comes with new mounting screws
- fits all Axis Longboard generations
- fits all Axis Shortboard generations (removes heel plate)

- optional 20mm (3/4") riser block

- a double pedal requires two kits

Please note that the opt. Riser Block requires the heel block upgraded is not compatible with the stock heel block assembly!
Please select the set/version in the drop-down menu (w. or w/o riser block, riser block only)

 

Heel Block: €60.-
Heel Block w. Riser: €80.-
Riser Block only: €20.-

 

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

 

VIDEOS:
HEEL BLOCKS FOR AXIS (Youtube)

 

Shipped in early January 

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60,00 €

  • Available
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ACD for TRICK


Spring Preload Upgrade Set for Trick

Shipped in early January

 

PLEASE READ:
Due to the longer waiting time there is no need for a full payment in advance. You can place your preorder and I'll get back to you with a detailed purchase confirmation within 1-2 days.

 

The full amount will be requested a few days prior to shipping - Alternatively, you can also email me to place an order or in case of an emergency ;-)

 

The Spring Preload Upgrade for all Trick pedals is a simple and effective solution to gain more spring tension within the standard compression spring construction. Especially if your preferred setup uses short beater throw, maximal tension is often not enough and thicker springs have a tendency to break. In combination with the new Bias Rod Upgrade (especially R1 & R2 Version, see below) this upgrade has proven to work absolutely charming and harmonic.

 

- Fits all Trick pedals (Pro 1-V, Bigfoot, Dominator)
- CNC machined high quality aluminum parts
- Set of 3 different preload-cylinder

- a double pedal requires two kits

 

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

 

VIDEOS:

Trick Pro 1-V Spring Preload Upgrade by ACD 

 

 

Shipped in early January

Trick Spring Preload set

18,00 €

  • Available
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Bias Rod Upgrade Upgrade for Trick

Shipped in early January

 

PLEASE READ:
Due to the longer waiting time there is no need for a full payment in advance. You can place your preorder and I'll get back to you with a detailed purchase confirmation within 1-2 days.

The full amount will be requested a few days prior to shipping - Alternatively, you can also email me to place an order or in case of an emergency :-) 

 

- So good that the original brand is trying to copy it - hope you prefer to support the original idea and my small business.

This upgrade has its origin in many requests I have received over a longer period of time. People have experienced that the standard aluminum bias rod can develop a notch on its running surface caused by the ball bearing running and pivoting over the same spot for a longer period of time. This notch can cause a clicking noise in an early stage and, if developed even deeper, it also becomes easy palpable and distracting when playing the pedal. This Bias Rod Upgrade is machined from solid stainless steel offering a hard and permanent smooth running surface for the ball bearing.

 

The standard version features a straight bias rod and a flat running surface, identical to the stock geometry. R1 & R2 Versions feature a curved running surface that stretches the usually rapidly gain of spring tension during the beater rotation (which can result in a spongy feeling) for a more natural and "tension spring-like" feeling.

If you prefer having a tight spring tension, please consider also checking out the new "Spring Preload Upgrade" (see above) which is an easy and effective solution to gain some extra tension.

 

3 geometry options:

 

Standard:

This version features the standard geometry with a flat running surface. This option will give you the standard feeling with an improved and smooth running surface

 

R1:

This version features a slightly curved running surface that stretches spring reaction (prevent the usual rapidly "spongy" increasing spring tension trick pedals are known for) for a smoother and more harmonic feeling. On top, it offers the ability to play the pedal with a larger beater angle in combination with a more natural feeling pedal.

 

R2:

This version has a more curved running surface for an even more natural feeling (this version comes even closer to a regular tension spring assembly used by the majority of pedal developers) 

 

- Fits all Trick pedals (Pro 1-V, Bigfoot, Dominator)

- CNC machined high quality stainless steel parts

- Set includes a matching pre-assembled ball bearing and tools to swap out the bias rod

- a double pedal requires two kits

 

Price per Bias Rod: €48.-

 

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

 

VIDEOS:

Trick Pro 1-V Bias Rod Upgrade by ACD

 

Shipped in early January 

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Bias Rod Upgrade for Trick

48,00 €

  • Available
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Advanced Cam Upgrade for (Trick Pro 1-V, Bigfoot or DOMINATOR)

Shipped in early January

 

PLEASE READ:
Due to the longer waiting time there is no need for a full payment in advance. You can place your preorder and I'll get back to you with a detailed purchase confirmation within 1-2 days.

The full amount will be requested a few days prior to shipping - Alternatively, you can also email me to place an order or in case of an emergency :-)


Please select between Pro 1-V/Bigfoot & Dominator

Some pictures showing the prototype, final version has black anodizing, like the stock cam.
(need to find some time to take some nice pictures of the final version ;-))

 

- replaces the stock cam
- allows leverage adjustment between cam and footboard
- converted within minutes

- a double pedal requires two kits

 

Cam Upgrade f. Pro 1-V: €48.-
Cam Upgrade f. Dominator: €48.- 

 

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

 

VIDEOS:
ADVANCED DD-CAM FOR PRO 1-V & BIGFOOT (Youtube)

 

Shipped in early January 

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48,00 €

  • Available
  • please check description for availability

Heel Block Riser Upgrade for Trick Pro-1V (Bigfoot)

Shipped in early January

 

PLEASE READ:
Due to the longer waiting time there is no need for a full payment in advance. You can place your preorder and I'll get back to you with a detailed purchase confirmation within 1-2 days.

The full amount will be requested a few days prior to shipping - Alternatively, you can also email me to place an order or in case of an emergency :-)


Only compatible with Trick's Pro 1-V (Longboard with ball bearing supported hinge - post 2008 (as pictured))

Some pictures showing the prototype, final version has black or natural anodizing to match your pedal
(need to find some time to take some nice pictures of the final version ;-))

As the name says, its only purpose is to gain more ground clearance for a different feeling pedal. This option was frequently requested by drummers transitioning from other different foot techniques wehre an unusual high heel area can be useful (double strokes for example)

 

- fits between the base plate and stock heel assembly
- comes with all screws and tool required
- converted within minutes

- a double pedal requires two kits

 

Price per HeelBlock Riser: €48.-

 

- carefully machined & individually assembled by hand in Austria

 

VIDEOS:
Heel Block Riser (Installation Video)

 

Shipped in early January 

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48,00 €

  • Available
  • please check description for availability