Foam for Skids?

exhogflyer · 12-16-2012, 11:00 AM

Where do most folks get the bright color foam tubes that I've seen on the landing skids? I know it's to help dampen vibration but the bright colors help orientation in the air. I've looked at normal pool "noodles" but they seem to be WAY too fat. Thanks!

nightflyr · 12-16-2012, 11:06 AM

"Pool Noodles" are a good choice..

flim63 · 12-16-2012, 11:08 AM

Most local shops don't carry them in the winter so you might have to go online. In spring, you should be able to find them everywhere, Target, Walmart and pool supply stores. I got some small ones (2.5" dia.) at Target.

exhogflyer · 12-16-2012, 11:19 AM

That's what I'm looking for! But the only ones I find are about 6" in diameter!

Goldenhour · 12-16-2012, 11:31 AM

Some of those dollar stores and in the spring others have various sizes. Probably find em online for next to nothing.
Pipe insulation works for the stealthy low profile look.

12-16-2012, 11:00 AM	#1
exhogflyer Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Upstate NY, USA	Foam for Skids? Where do most folks get the bright color foam tubes that I've seen on the landing skids? I know it's to help dampen vibration but the bright colors help orientation in the air. I've looked at normal pool "noodles" but they seem to be WAY too fat. Thanks! __________________ CX3,130X,Trex 450SE,450 PRO Bergen Intrepid Gas & Turbine HK600GT,HK500CMT,Goblin 770 Trex 700N,Trex 800E,Trex 800Gasser

12-16-2012, 11:06 AM	#2
nightflyr Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island, NY	"Pool Noodles" are a good choice.. __________________ MSR, MCPX, 450s, 600, 650, 700, 800, 900, 1000 Assorted Mix Fixed Wing. AMA # 972083

12-16-2012, 11:19 AM	#4
exhogflyer Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Upstate NY, USA	That's what I'm looking for! But the only ones I find are about 6" in diameter! __________________ CX3,130X,Trex 450SE,450 PRO Bergen Intrepid Gas & Turbine HK600GT,HK500CMT,Goblin 770 Trex 700N,Trex 800E,Trex 800Gasser

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12-16-2012, 11:08 AM	#3
flim63 Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Maryland	Most local shops don't carry them in the winter so you might have to go online. In spring, you should be able to find them everywhere, Target, Walmart and pool supply stores. I got some small ones (2.5" dia.) at Target.

12-16-2012, 11:31 AM	#5
Goldenhour Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vancouver,Wa.	Some of those dollar stores and in the spring others have various sizes. Probably find em online for next to nothing. Pipe insulation works for the stealthy low profile look.