• Adjust the balance of your Glidr Arctic & Glidr Antarctic trainers with these custom-made Zippy blade inserts. The insert houses 4x removable tungsten weights which enable the Glidr trainers to have more tip weight. This mod allows you to adapt your Glidrs to suit your specific balance preference.
  • Reduce the handle bias and adjust the balance of your Glidr Arctic, Antarctic, and Bermuda balisong trainers with tungsten-weighted Zippy blade inserts and spacers featuring adjustable balance and positive jimping.
  • Adjust the balance of your Glidr Arctic & Glidr Antarctic trainers with these custom-made Zippy blade inserts. The insert houses 4x removable tungsten weights which enable the Glidr trainers to have more tip weight. This mod allows you to adapt your Glidrs to suit your specific balance preference.
  • Adjust the balance of your Glidr Arctic & Glidr Antarctic trainers with these custom-made Zippy blade inserts. The insert houses 4x removable tungsten weights which enable the Glidr trainers to have more tip weight. This mod allows you to adapt your Glidrs to suit your specific balance preference.
  • Adjust the balance of your Glidr Arctic & Glidr Antarctic trainers with these custom-made Zippy blade inserts. The insert houses 4x removable tungsten weights which enable the Glidr trainers to have more tip weight. This mod allows you to adapt your Glidrs to suit your specific balance preference.
  • Adjust the balance of your Glidr Arctic & Glidr Antarctic trainers with these custom-made Zippy blade inserts. The insert houses 4x removable tungsten weights which enable the Glidr trainers to have more tip weight. This mod allows you to adapt your Glidrs to suit your specific balance preference.
  • Reduce the handle bias and adjust the balance of your Glidr Arctic, Antarctic, and Bermuda balisong trainers with tungsten-weighted Zippy blade inserts and spacers featuring adjustable balance and positive jimping.
  • Adjust the balance of your Glidr Arctic & Glidr Antarctic trainers with these custom-made Zippy blade inserts. The insert houses 4x removable tungsten weights which enable the Glidr trainers to have more tip weight. This mod allows you to adapt your Glidrs to suit your specific balance preference.
  • Reduce the handle bias and adjust the balance of your Glidr Arctic, Antarctic, and Bermuda balisong trainers with tungsten-weighted Zippy blade inserts and spacers featuring adjustable balance and positive jimping.
  • Reduce the handle bias and adjust the balance of your Glidr Arctic, Antarctic, and Bermuda balisong trainers with tungsten-weighted Zippy blade inserts and spacers featuring adjustable balance and positive jimping.
  • Reduce the handle bias and adjust the balance of your Glidr Arctic, Antarctic, and Bermuda balisong trainers with tungsten-weighted Zippy blade inserts and spacers featuring adjustable balance and positive jimping.
  • Reduce the handle bias and adjust the balance of your Glidr Arctic, Antarctic, and Bermuda balisong trainers with tungsten-weighted Zippy blade inserts and spacers featuring adjustable balance and positive jimping.
  • Adjust the balance of your Glidr Arctic & Glidr Antarctic trainers with these custom-made Zippy blade inserts. The insert houses 4x removable tungsten weights which enable the Glidr trainers to have more tip weight. This mod allows you to adapt your Glidrs to suit your specific balance preference.
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Balance Insert for Glidr Arctic & Antarctic

Improve balance, momentum, and add a splash of color to your Glidr.

$14.00 USD
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    Product Description

    Adjust the balance of your Glidr Arctic & Glidr Antarctic trainers with these custom-made Zippy blade inserts. The insert houses up to 4x removable tungsten weights which enable the Glidr trainers to have more tip weight. This mod enables you to adapt your Glidrs to suit your specific balance preference.

    Features

    • 4x removable Tungsten weights reduce the stock handle bias and lets you adjust the balance on the Glidr Arctic & Antarctric Trainers to fit your preference. 
    • Fits perfectly on the Glidr Trainers and won't fall off on hard drops.
    • The weights can be popped out with a pointy rigid object and can be popped in easily on a flat surface.
    • The Zippy Insert Mod adds 0.037 oz empty, or up to to 0.122 oz with all 4x weights.

    Recommended Balance Configurations

    • Antarctic: My preferred balance configuration with extension spacers is 3x blade weights and 0x weights per extension spacer (tang insert not installed). When using the flush spacers, I prefer to use 2x blade weights and 1x weight per spacer (tang insert not installed). When using the blade insert, it is highly recommended to also use either the spacers, or Weight Caps. Using the blade insert without adding extra handle weight will result in a blade biased balance profile that is sluggish on fans, and is therefore not recommended.
    • Arctic: My preferred balance configuration is 4x blade weights and 0x weights per spacer. Due to the large handle bias of the stock Arctic, this trainer is able to benefit from the weighted blade insert even without the Zippy spacers. If you do wish to use the Zippy spacers for grip, ergo, or handle protection, I do not advise adding any weights to the spacers. It is highly recommended to install the blade insert if you intend on using the spacers or Slim/Weight Caps. Using the spacers or caps without the blade insert will result in a heavily handle biased balance profile that is poor on fans, and is therefore not recommended.

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    Jackie
    Much better!

    These tip weights bring the fans of my arctic flatter and more even. I'm using these inserts in my beater work arctic and no matter how much I drop it on the concrete the inserts and weights stay firmly in place. Great product, great business.

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    Daniel

    The zippy inserts help with the heavy handle bias of the arctic and makes it more neutral. The installation process is easy and with all the colors available you can really customize the look of the balisong. I would recommend these to anyone with an arctic.

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    Eli Duffer
    Amazing product

    This work absolutely perfectly. They feel amazing and they are good quality. Also the pictures of the
    Colors are very accurate and look almost the same as the real thing. I would definitely recommend this to anyone with an arctic or Antarctic balisong

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    International shipping

    International Shipping

    Zippy ships international, but the buyer accepts the risk for lost, damaged, or seized packages-it is the customer's responsibility to comply with all local laws and regulations when importing and using this product. It is the customer's responsibilities to be aware of all import requirements when ordering, including but not limited to paying customs/import/duty fees. All international customers: it is your responsibility to looking up your country's customs requirements when you order to ensure you are in compliance, and interface with your country's customs and pay all associated fees if necessary.

    For EU customers, be advised that customs will apply a VAT fee of approximately 30€ for importing products that exceed 100€. This is subject to change depending on up-to-date EU regulations; it is the customer's responsibility to verify this at the time of your purchase.

    For questions and concerns (looking at you, Aussies), please contact me at zippybalisong@gmail.com. If the Zippy is shipped in 2 packages, you will need to assemble the trainer following these instructions:

    Zipper Assembly

    Cycloid Assembly

    My package hasn't arrived, or my package is lost; what should I do?

    Noooooo! Don't panic yet. So far I've never actually had a package get lost in the mail, although delays with USPS aren't unheard of, especially if the shipping is international. If you're a US-customer and your package is lost in the mail, appears lost in the mail, or was marked delivered but wasn't actually delivered, call the USPS immediately (1-800-275-8777)**. The faster they get on the case, the more likely you'll reach a timely resolution and get your Zippy ASAP. You can email me about it, but once I ship it out, I don't have access to any additional information that you don't--I'm just going to refer you to call the shipping carrier for resolution.

    **Some tips when calling USPS:
    (1) Do not use speakerphone, as this will confuse the automated system.
    (2) From the automated menu, say "Package," and follow the prompts with your tracking number.
    (3) When it offers "visual mode," I recommend you use it. It's faster and more streamlined.
    (4) At the end of the automated system which will track your (delayed) package, say "agent" or "representative" so you can speak to an agent and explain the issue.
    (5) Sometimes they only allow the sender to open an investigation. If that's the case, shoot me an email asking for the shipping label, and then use the return address information on the shipping label to provide the sender information.

    If you are an international customer and your package hasn't arrived yet, contact your local postal service that interfaces with USPS to evaluate the situation--worst case scenario you may need to reach out to customs to see if your package made it through or was seized. It is the customer's responsibility to comply with all local laws and regulations when importing my products.

    Hopefully your package is just delayed (this has always been the case historically when a package appears lost), but if it is actually lost in the mail, I'm very sorry. Believe it or not, it's just as heartbreaking for me as it is for you, since I make every balisong myself and put a lot of love into each one. Unfortunately, I am unable to take responsibility for packages that get lost in the mail (or seized by customs). I offer a variety of shipping options which have different levels of pricing and reliability/risk, and it's up to you to choose what is best for you. I am unable to replace lost packages for free, since each product takes me a considerable amount of time and financial investment to make; I'm not a big Amazon company that manufactures their stuff overseas. Thank you for understanding.

    Warranty & Returns

    Warranty

    If part of the Zippy breaks within 1 year of purchase and it affects functionality, I will replace it for free. Contact me at zippybalisong@gmail.com

    In order to qualify for this policy, the issue must affect the function of the balisong. Normal wear and tear (including scratches and dings caused by repeated impact) is not covered by this warranty unless it affects the functionality of the balisong or I determine it to be the result of a manufacturing defect. In order to reduce cost for the customer, the Diode is not covered under the Zippy Warranty.

    Worn M2 x 0.4mm nylock nuts are consumables and should be replaced from time to time if you disassemble frequently--these are not covered by the warranty.

    Returns & Order Cancellation

    I do not accept returns or refunds. All orders are final. Packages that are delayed or lost in the mail are not my responsibility. Many of my products are made-to-order and by the time you contact me to cancel, I may have already begun working on your parts. I am a one-man operation and returns are far too time consuming and costly to deal with. I appreciate you supporting my small business.

    Disclaimer

     
    By using this website and/or purchasing any Zippy Balisong LLC products from this website or other sources, you agree to abide by all of the following terms and conditions:

    Disclaimer

    Zippy Balisong LLC modifications are aftermarket mods that the customer installs themselves. The mods do not include a knife or trainer, and it is the customer's responsibility to follow the assembly instructions (listed on each product page) when installing the aftermarket Zippy mods. If you have any questions during the assembly process whatsoever, do not hesitate to contact me for clarification (zippybalisong@gmail.com). Improper installation can lead to property damage and injury, and the onus is on the customer to abide by safe practices when assembling and using these products--any injuries or damage to the customer's knife/trainer or other property during the assembly process or use of the balisong is the responsibility of the customer. Balisongs (whether trainers or knives with a sharp edge) carry inherent risks, and it is the customer's responsibility to operate all Zippy-modded balisongs in a safe and responsible manner to themselves, and everyone around them, including pets and property. To ensure safety, the customer must verify proper hardware tightness (including threadlock and installation), structural integrity of the balisong and all installed mods, and function of the balisong and all modifications prior to each use. It is the customer's responsibility to read the entire product description for each Zippy product they use to ensure they are using the product within recommended guidelines (for example, per the product desccription: the ZippyLucha should not be used at a functional work knife or manipulated over hard surfaces such as concrete). It is the customer's responsibility to comply with all international, federal, and local laws and regulations when importing and using these products.

    Zippers, Cycloids, and Diode's are not real knives. These products are balisong trainers, not real knives. The blades are made of plastic, weighted with tungsten. This is not a weapon or a cutting tool and is used for recreation and training only. It is the customer's responsibility to comply with all international, federal, and local laws and regulations when importing and using these products.

    You agree to not copy, modify, creative derivate works of, or reverse engineer, in whole, or in part, for any purpose: Zippy's website, products, and intellectual property, including concepts, prototypes, all products, designs, text, and photographs.

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    When purchasing products, you agree to provide accurate information (name, contact method such as email, address, credit/debit card information, and other information. Zippy Balisong LLC reserves the right to request identification following payment to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Zippy Balisong LLC will not sell your personal information to third parties. Zippy Balisong LLC will not share your personal information with third parties without your permission except in response to inquiries by law enforcement and government agencies, or if I have reason to believe your use of the website and purchase of products is for an unlawful purpose. These cases that do not require your consent to share data consist of: court order, a subpoena, legal process, governmental request, or to investigate fraud.