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Fake Distel Spurs


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Interesting meeting with Uli Distel and his son on Friday in Germany.

They have become aware of some imitation Distel Spurs being sold.

 

They bought some (on eBay) and have tested them with their stress cycle equipment. (Repetitive loading test)

 

The sub-standard fakes bent on the gaff (see pic) and the main shaft, demonstrating weak inferior metal and manufacturing.

Also the buckle straps are very plastic looking, the pads are a poor quality, the Velcro is not as good and the moulded leg mounts are low quality with a dull shine on them.

Also you can see marks on the underside of the foot plate, probably made during a crude bending process.

 

They are great guys and have a fantastic product, having imitations of their spurs, that they have put so much time and pride into, was clearly upsetting for them.

 

If you want a decent product, ensure you purchase from a reputable supplier and check the photos here to look for the signs of being copies.!!

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