Foosball Tables
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Does anybody own a Foosball table? My dad is building a new house, and we are looking for one. We had a nice pool table but sold it. The house we are building is smaller then our old one, so we have to find something to replace it.
We have about $500-$800 (cdn) to spend on one. 2 of my buddies have tables, and they are alot of fun. They are really really good tables (polls slide nice, and they are SOLID) One of my buddies dad picked one up in an Expo back in 1988, and my other buddy doesnt know where he got his from.
So, for the people that have a foosball table, where did you pick it up from, how much, and is it any good? I dont want a cheap one like you would find in the Sears or Wal-mart cataloge lol.
There is stuff online, but because I live in Manitoba, im kind leary about ordering one online. (most of the sites are from based out of US) I checked a few local Games Room places, but they dont offer much, or anything at all.
We are also looking for a good air hockey table. Any suggestions would help
We have about $500-$800 (cdn) to spend on one. 2 of my buddies have tables, and they are alot of fun. They are really really good tables (polls slide nice, and they are SOLID) One of my buddies dad picked one up in an Expo back in 1988, and my other buddy doesnt know where he got his from.
So, for the people that have a foosball table, where did you pick it up from, how much, and is it any good? I dont want a cheap one like you would find in the Sears or Wal-mart cataloge lol.
There is stuff online, but because I live in Manitoba, im kind leary about ordering one online. (most of the sites are from based out of US) I checked a few local Games Room places, but they dont offer much, or anything at all.
We are also looking for a good air hockey table. Any suggestions would help
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Don't count the sears or CT ones out, they usually carry a higher end one for about $400-$500.
Also check out Dufferin Games, and around herer some Pool, Spa, Pool Table places also carry Fooseball. The best tables I have used are the Hurricane Tables with the single goalie. I have no idea where to find them though. Make sure you don't get a triple goalie tale and definately don't get one with springs on the rods, those are lame.
Did a search for Foosball tables and the Maker is Harvard Hurricane, came up with lots of e-tailers for them.
Also check out Dufferin Games, and around herer some Pool, Spa, Pool Table places also carry Fooseball. The best tables I have used are the Hurricane Tables with the single goalie. I have no idea where to find them though. Make sure you don't get a triple goalie tale and definately don't get one with springs on the rods, those are lame.
Did a search for Foosball tables and the Maker is Harvard Hurricane, came up with lots of e-tailers for them.
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Dufferin is closed now no?
I believe they've gone bankrupt.
I had a friend who was going to build his own, but the kits cost almost as much as a good commercial one.
If you've played one that you like @ a bar or wherever, get the name off of it and look it up the web - you'll be able to find who sells it and you'll know what to expect when it arrives [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]
I believe they've gone bankrupt.
I had a friend who was going to build his own, but the kits cost almost as much as a good commercial one.
If you've played one that you like @ a bar or wherever, get the name off of it and look it up the web - you'll be able to find who sells it and you'll know what to expect when it arrives [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]
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The only tables that I have played on that I have really liked have been Tornado tables. They run from $1000 american +.
I would agree with your earlier statement about staying away from CTC or Sears - You don't have the same ball control with those tables; their rods are more flexible and have more play in them, and the bearings wear out quickly.
Have you considered buying used from the paper/internet etc?
I would agree with your earlier statement about staying away from CTC or Sears - You don't have the same ball control with those tables; their rods are more flexible and have more play in them, and the bearings wear out quickly.
Have you considered buying used from the paper/internet etc?
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It depends what you can afford of course, even a CT or Sears table is better than no table at all. Plus it depends on how often you will be using it, but if you compare the price of an excellent foosball table to even a mediocre pool table ... you won't think it is that bad anymore!~ 
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We had a $500 foos in residence in our suite. The only problem with it is that the rods bent rather easily. Spend a little more and try and find a foos with rods that aren't so bendable. I forget the name of the table we had. Foosball kicks ***! [img]graemlins/@bow.gif[/img]
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I got my table for a 40 of rye, it was in pretty rough condition so I cleaned the crap out of it (they tend to get lots of alcohol spilled on them) then went to a shop that sells accesories for them and bought all new men. I also bought two new scorekeepers and took thold rods to a steel place and had them cut me all new rods and drill them for the men. It didn't cost much, the new men were the most expensive part. I kept the old ***** because they were quite heay and very easy to trap and hold.
Try checking local pubs , sometimes they sell old machines as well.
The Tornado machine around here all hae the three man goalie line which I despise, other than that they are good tables fo shure.
Try checking local pubs , sometimes they sell old machines as well.
The Tornado machine around here all hae the three man goalie line which I despise, other than that they are good tables fo shure.
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Originally posted by Chadxton:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by maltesechicken:
I would agree with your earlier statement about staying away from CTC or Sears
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by maltesechicken:
I would agree with your earlier statement about staying away from CTC or Sears
Originally posted by Tempsho:
I dont want a cheap one like you would find in the Sears or Wal-mart cataloge lol.
I dont want a cheap one like you would find in the Sears or Wal-mart cataloge lol.
