cmsilvoy
Veteran
Location: Durham, NC
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| Also keep in mind that in the U.S. you have only one source for RJX parts.
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Let me tell you a little story about JR helis here in the US.....
Once upon a time across the pond there was released a helicopter called the Airskipper 50 (just one of many foreign helicopter that the USA will never see- but anyway....)
I was one of the first from the USA to order one from overseas, followed by several others.
Once the Airskipper WAS carried by Horizon, I personally supported at least half a dozen Airskipper pilots with parts from Japan, as Horizon did not have stock.
Well, when RJX started to sell the Hurrican, then it was easier to get certain spare parts from that one source than any Horizon dealer because- as you know- if the distributor doesn't even have the parts.......
Anyhow, I have owned EVERY SINGLE helicopter JR has put out since the Ergo (with the exception of the Gasser) and I still own an Airskipper, 2 Sylphide 50's and a Sylphide 90.
Does that give me a little credibility to weigh in on the subject?
The Xtreme is a solid helicopter with well machined parts and a well thought out design. It is priced right. It is easy to get in the US. There is a limited parts distribution channel, but I do not think that you will ever be without mainshafts or spindle shafts. I have never had the luxury of a LHS to buy parts from, and if yours carries anything other than Raptor stuff then you are lucky anyhow.
I have ALWAYS ordered parts by phone, mail, or internet.
You get the same service from RJX- you can order by phone or internet and your order will be handled in a more personal manner than you are used to, I am sure.
On top of that, I think that if you have problems with the Vibe 50- and you all know that it's going to happen (they all will not be perfect)- then who will you call to address it? HORIZON? What's the number to the heli specialist?? I get better attention from my friends across the pond but that's another story.
THere have been problems with the Hurrican and the Xtreme, but read up!!!! They have been addressed completely as far as I have read.
As far as I am concerned, I will stick with the Xtreme UNLESS the motor mount for the Vibe has the same critical dimensions as the Voyager motor mount so that I can mount one of my MANY JR IMZ-RV50s motor in it.
And even then, I think the Xtreme head would do the Vibe 50 some justice....
My $.02
Chris |
