I have a Friend who bought one at the SBE in Valley Forge. 2 weeks after he bought it, it got knocked over and the shaft cracked near the tip. Viking wouldn't stand behind it. He had to pay full price for a new shaft. Accidents happen I know, but if it cracked just falling to the floor, maybe the shaft had a flaw in it. I've seem dozens of cues (including unfortunately one of my own) take similar falls without major damage. He loves the cue (new shaft and all) but says he'll never buy another.
And that's all I know about Viking
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