
8 !?!
8 !?!
Wow, how big are your fingers?
I think you may be underestimating the size if the FlexEM
OR
I am underestimating the size of your fingers

I also think the FlexEM will work really well for what you want to do.
There range is much better than an xSeries due to physics.
But you might be better off looking for another location.
Here is a common option
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