HiSky HFP80 FBL70 vs Blade mSR X

[Greywolf74]

I know the msr x is discontinued but as popular as it seemed to be Im assuming replacement parts will be easily had for the foreseeable future? Someone feel free to correct me if Im wrong on that ...Working off that assumption Im not sure if I want to buy a msr x or the much less expensive HiSky HFP80 FBL70. Anyone owned both of these that can give me a rough idea of the quality difference between them butcause the price difference is substantial.

[wulfrun]

I'll take a stab at a reply to this. Knowing Blade, spares will be around for a while and there are some aftermarket alternatives to at least some of the parts. If you upgrade it sensibly with some alloy head parts, very little will break on it - it's quite tough as stock but with a few weak spots. I bought mine shortly after launch and have yet to replace anything other than a few sets of blade-grips (same as mSR's too) and a couple of motors. I bought spare blades but have yet to need them.

I can't comment on the HiSky as I don't own one but it's generally true that you get what you pay for - if something appears too good to be true it probably is. The mSR X is currently quite cheap but you obviously know why.

As for whether it's a wise choice anyway, what's your objective/reason for wanting one? There may be better choices, in Blade's current line up or elsewhere.