View Full Version : Carbon Fiber Tail Boom?
eheliflyer
09-14-2006, 12:25 AM
Are there any cf booms that will fit on the Lepton? ie. Eco cf tail boom.....or any other with the same dimensions?
Finless
09-14-2006, 12:28 AM
Honestly... this is one boom I see no reason for CF.... Just my 2 cents...
Bob
Nick J
09-14-2006, 12:33 AM
why finless?
eheliflyer
09-14-2006, 12:38 AM
Bob I just like CF so much.. it is just so cool looking. :cool: I'm a Bling Addict. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Finless
09-14-2006, 02:27 AM
I am a bling addict too but this would be low on my list....
Bob
eheliflyer
09-14-2006, 02:45 AM
I am a bling addict too but this would be low on my list....
Bob
Wow I was just asking to see if anyone knew if there was a cf boom for it and all I get is usless info. I really don't care if it is not needed or where it sits on peoples lists of need to get parts, all I want to know is there any cf booms with the same deminsions as the Lepton. Length does not matter because I always can cut it shorter.
Finless
09-14-2006, 09:21 AM
OK well not that I am aware of then!
Bob
mudbogger2
09-14-2006, 09:59 AM
I have heard of a carbon boom being made. I hope to find out more about them this weekend at the Blacksheep funfly.
eheliflyer
09-14-2006, 10:08 AM
Thanks Jon.
Finless
09-14-2006, 10:08 AM
Jon... any idea who it is made by?
Bob
mudbogger2
09-14-2006, 10:45 AM
Not sure but I am supposed to be recieveing one to test this weekend. Will let you guys know more once I find out the details.
eheliflyer
09-18-2006, 12:57 PM
Jon did you get a chance to try the cf boom :?:
mudbogger2
09-18-2006, 01:36 PM
no. the vendor was wanting to sell in large quantity and the person I am getting it from is still trying to just get a small batch to test out. hopefully they will work out something soon and I will test them out.
eheliflyer
09-18-2006, 02:12 PM
If it will help I'll order a few. :mrgreen:
Aluminum tubes are more rigid. To get comparable strength using CF, the walls must be thicker. This makes the ID smaller, and may result in tail belt rubbing.
eheliflyer
10-08-2006, 03:41 PM
Jon any updates on the CF Tail boom?
mudbogger2
10-08-2006, 06:20 PM
none as of now.
eheliflyer
10-22-2006, 09:28 PM
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eheliflyer
11-28-2006, 11:44 PM
Is any company going to make theses?
toyturbo
12-25-2006, 01:47 PM
http://image.rcuniverse.com/gallery/photos/118685/lg-77140.jpg
Here is a pic of my new CF boom from Helidirect. It is awesome and costs only 15$!
trexml
12-26-2006, 09:13 AM
Any negatives to CF boom?
CRAZYKEV
12-26-2006, 12:53 PM
An alum. boom will bend and usually not hurt the drive belt where a CF boom splinters and will usually screw the drive belt up. Only negative that I can think of.