Blades for XRB SR

[heli-nb]

I'm a complete newbie to the hobby. Just bought myself a Hirobo XRB SR. Was able to hover on first battery. That feeling is awesome. This bird is super stable.

Anyway, to cut a long story short, got too cocky and few too near a wall, and broke all but one of those foam blades. Is there any blades available that is more robust?

[WillJames]

I know starflight in Canada sold carbon blades for the XRB.

[Trooper Sam]

Yep, carbons are stronger. They'll also tear up more house and heli when you do dumbthumb it.

The stock blades are great for the XRB. The foam is flexible, so it "cones" upward, providing a large part of the stability you've come to love. It also won't damage your home, and prevents a lot of damage to other more expensive parts of the helicopter.

Go to http://www.geocities.com/rickyblaze_rc/xrb_laminated_blades.html and see there how to properly laminate your foam blades to increase their strength. I bought my XRB over two months ago, used. The blades were used as well, and laminated according to these instructions.

I'm STILL flying with those exact blades. I haven't needed to change them.

http://rickyblazerc.com/ has some very good XRB info on it too....have a look. http://www.helitown.com/XBR.htm has a compendium of XRB threads from boards all over, so you can reference lots of discussions.

[heli-nb]

Thanks for the pointers. Will try the laminating the foam blades. U guys rock :-)

[xircom]

I have bought some carbon blades for the XRB, but I'd like you to know, that in case you are learning and think you can avoid broken parts, then not sure if this is the right way to go, because the blades are meant to break instead of something else. Something else means either parts of the heli (more expensive than blades) or even things your touch (more expensive than the heli even). After all, the foamies fly great, and are much more stable - and after you feel quite confident with the XRB, then I recommend carbon, not because they don't break, but because it feels stiffer, more responsive and prepare for bigger helis. Just my 2 cents ..