NOOB Needing FBL advice (SK720, VBAR, BeastX???)

gerryritter · 09-17-2011, 08:09 PM

I'm a real NOOB that still has that new noob smell! Just bought (in transit) a 4 month old T600ESP FB (6S) and want to be prepared when it arrives. I have been reading LOADS on here and I'm a little lost on which FBL to get. Seems this forum gets most mileage on BeastX or VBAR.... but when I read specs I think Skookum (SK720) looks best. The SK is just a bit more $ than the VBAR (full size pro) but seems to be more bang for the buck and more capable. I have the threads relating to the Skookum, VBAR, BeastX survey but they all seem to end up being VBAR vs BeastX. There must be something I am not understanding.... ANY help and advice would be appreciated.

frypan · 09-17-2011, 08:10 PM

beastx is a good one

michael503 · 09-17-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by flydan

beastx is a good one

ditto! Easy to set up and it flies great!

Larry227 · 09-17-2011, 08:13 PM

I would guess there are just more people using the Vbar and BeastX so you have more discussions on it. I only have the Vbar and have not tried others but from everything I've read it seems any of the three (Vbar, BX, SK720) will make you happy. You just have to decide what you want out of one and how much you want to spend.

belcom · 09-17-2011, 08:52 PM

Cant go go wrong with either choice. All of the 3 are great. Difference is in the features and price.

Slyster · 09-17-2011, 08:57 PM

All three would be great. One advantage (for some) is the vbar doesn't need a separate receiver but can use just two spektrum satellites (if you fly spektrum) so it saves a lot of room and wires!

gerryritter · 09-17-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Slyster

All three would be great. One advantage (for some) is the vbar doesn't need a separate receiver but can use just two spektrum satellites (if you fly spektrum) so it saves a lot of room and wires!

I read that... but... I "think" I want telemetry and I know you can't bind the telemetry tx to the satelites.... so I would need the receiver anyway.... (notice the "think"... like I said... I'm a NOOB!)

Slyster · 09-17-2011, 09:04 PM

Telemetry works fine with any FBL system since that's a separate unit.... the TM1000 module.

09-17-2011, 08:09 PM	#1
gerryritter Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: qc,ca	NOOB Needing FBL advice (SK720, VBAR, BeastX???) I'm a real NOOB that still has that new noob smell! Just bought (in transit) a 4 month old T600ESP FB (6S) and want to be prepared when it arrives. I have been reading LOADS on here and I'm a little lost on which FBL to get. Seems this forum gets most mileage on BeastX or VBAR.... but when I read specs I think Skookum (SK720) looks best. The SK is just a bit more $ than the VBAR (full size pro) but seems to be more bang for the buck and more capable. I have the threads relating to the Skookum, VBAR, BeastX survey but they all seem to end up being VBAR vs BeastX. There must be something I am not understanding.... ANY help and advice would be appreciated. Last edited by gerryritter; 09-17-2011 at 08:26 PM.. Reason: better explains thread

09-17-2011, 08:10 PM	#2
frypan Registered Users ):> Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Midwestern Florida.	beastx is a good one __________________ 700n To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Dan }:>

09-17-2011, 08:13 PM	#4
Larry227 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Creston, BC (Canada) Porthill, Idaho (US)	I would guess there are just more people using the Vbar and BeastX so you have more discussions on it. I only have the Vbar and have not tried others but from everything I've read it seems any of the three (Vbar, BX, SK720) will make you happy. You just have to decide what you want out of one and how much you want to spend. __________________ Compass 6HV - SK540 - MKS HBL665/669 Trex 500 ESP - SK540 - 510's/BLS251 DX8 / Phoenix / Persistence ~"See the heli, fly the heli"~

09-17-2011, 08:52 PM	#5
belcom Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada	Cant go go wrong with either choice. All of the 3 are great. Difference is in the features and price. __________________ Compass 7HV, SAB Goblin 700, Minicopter Diabolo, Mikado Logo 600, Synergy E5 RCHeliCanada.com - Compass Model - Synergy - Scorpion - MKS Servos - YGE - Kontronik

09-17-2011, 08:57 PM	#6
Slyster Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maplewood, MN	All three would be great. One advantage (for some) is the vbar doesn't need a separate receiver but can use just two spektrum satellites (if you fly spektrum) so it saves a lot of room and wires! __________________ It's not just a hobby... it's a lifestyle! Outrage Fusion & 550 / Goblin 700 / SK540 / Kontronik / DX8 / Quantum / RJX / 4010 Duo Pete Team Outrage.

09-17-2011, 09:04 PM	#8
Slyster Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maplewood, MN	Telemetry works fine with any FBL system since that's a separate unit.... the TM1000 module. __________________ It's not just a hobby... it's a lifestyle! Outrage Fusion & 550 / Goblin 700 / SK540 / Kontronik / DX8 / Quantum / RJX / 4010 Duo Pete Team Outrage.

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