Question? Anyone Tried Cyclone Blades Yet?

Discussion in 'The Chat Room' started by smakmeharder, Feb 11, 2015.

By smakmeharder on Feb 11, 2015 at 2:47 PM
  1. smakmeharder

    smakmeharder Administrator

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    Just curious if anyone has tried the Cyclone blades. The shape of the blade is unique. It is tapered towards then end and has a variable foil shape that is supposed to provide high speed tracking and excellent 3d capability.


     

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Discussion in 'The Chat Room' started by smakmeharder, Feb 11, 2015.

    1. simon

      simon Well-Known Member

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      I'm keen to give them a crack
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    2. Crash Heligod

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      Im keen to give them a "CRACK" too @simon... Muah ha ha..
       
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    3. simon

      simon Well-Known Member

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      I'm sure you will claim the lives of more than a few sets of those babies
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    4. smakmeharder

      smakmeharder Administrator

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      I loved the sound they made... if only they were a bit bigger!
       
    5. simon

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      want some 900's!!!!
       
    6. Jeff_Bradley

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      There seems to be a lack of support for the blades previously, it would be interesting to hear previous customers thoughts?
       
    7. smakmeharder

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      Does anyone own a set? They remind me very much of the unique and relatively expensive nick maxwell Helix blades..
       
    8. Jeff_Bradley

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      I have read they have a similar profile and design sweeping tip. It's great to see blades advancing in technology. I see helix blades have a $189 price tag
       
    9. smakmeharder

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      Yes i was going to get a set - but Halos - which are a great blade btw - became my choice. Halos do kick butt, but i would love to have tried something with a profile like the helix/cyclone - because i have never tried anything like that so i cant compare. The promise of the ultra fast tracking with great 3d is something akin to the holygrail of helicopter flying...
       
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      Bring on the 695s
       
    11. Jeff_Bradley

      Jeff_Bradley Well-Known Member

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      The set price point for the Cyclone 695's main blades will be $145.00. Now you will be getting a world class blade for a main steam blade cost.


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    12. timmy

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      Wow that is a very impressive price! Seeing as they are $130 USD @ Amainhobbies which is would be ~ $174 via paypal right now, I think that is a winner price right there.
       
    13. Jeff_Bradley

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      I can tell you that it wasn't easy
       
    14. smakmeharder

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      Have you ever used these blades @timmy? If so what are they like?
       
    15. Jeff_Bradley

      Jeff_Bradley Well-Known Member

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      There is a small truck load coming in a few days, soon people will be able to give some feedback


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    16. Christo

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      Does that include my tripple5's Jeff
       
    17. feral

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      Nup he decided to give them to me for Wagga
       
    18. smakmeharder

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      cant wait to see them in action.... word has it there will be a test flight at MRHC next weekend!!
       
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      Some much for industry secrets
       

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