If you prefer single, thats awesome. Just realize...that is YOUR preference, and because someone else uses double its not cheating...
......Please get outta your little box.
Amen. Thing is, if someone had a double base kit (with TWO Bass drums) is that cheating? I'm just adding another piece to my kit.
If someone adds another tom, it's not cheating.
More cymbals, it's not cheating.
An additional snare, it's not cheating.
Another Base Drum..........?
Once upon a time, MOST drummers played with only 2 toms. One over the Bass Drum, and one floor tom. Does that make us all cheaters?
For the record: I DON'T PLAY DOUBLE BASS. I'm dedicated to becoming excellent with a single. But when I feel like I can do the things I want with one bass pedal, I WILL get a double.
If you want to play with a single your whole life, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. But we shouldn't put homeboy down for using a double kick. He's adding weapons to his arsenal.