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Slyster · 02-02-2010, 10:57 PM

Any indications yet at the cost?

I cannot imagine with the features this thing has it can be less than a v-bar? But from what I've read it will be worth!.... and I heard the unit is coming "VERY SOON".... ?

Patriek · 02-03-2010, 06:07 AM

I think we all want to know!

My guess is close to 400$

The biggest concern is WHEN?

Slyster · 02-03-2010, 09:43 AM

My guess since its going to be the super premium... $599 or more

OnTheSnap · 02-03-2010, 10:09 AM

I think it'll be priced at $400 as well. Same as the TotalG.

t2o · 02-03-2010, 10:29 AM

When the 360 was introduced it was considerably lower priced than the competition, making FBL an option for a guy like me. I just cannot predict Skookum forgoing the philosophy that made them a success in the first place-- for this reason my money is bet, that the unit will be a great value just like the 360 was and is.

airnoob · 02-03-2010, 10:36 AM

Art said it would be "competitive with the v-bar," which is going for $475.

As for when, I'm guessing and hoping before the 10th...of this month...this year...2010...

Czech-Dave · 02-03-2010, 04:13 PM

I don´t really mind how much since I want to test all the high-end FBL newcomers. Taking into account its superior features and future update options on the one hand, and the competitivness of the FBL-market on the other, I would say it will be priced slightly obove the TotalG. My tip is $ 400-450.
David

rickn816 · 02-03-2010, 04:25 PM

Don't forget, when you buy the European units, you are paying at least $1.50 for each Euro. I'm hoping that Art will take that into consideration.

Rick

Borneoben · 02-05-2010, 03:11 AM

Im with Czech dave

I think it will be about 400-450 Art did say it would be competitive with the Mini V bar a while ago.

The competition is getting better and better which should see either a drop in prices or an increase in technical features. Lets hope we get the drop in prices first!!

Cheers

dwesnor · 02-05-2010, 03:49 PM

I think if it's under 400, they'll have to reduce the price of the 360, so I think 400-450.

bestan · 02-06-2010, 03:53 AM

i can find an align 3g for 250$. i will go for that. the new skookum giro is not what i need. dont need data logging, autoleveling and stuff like this. thats more for kids that like to play around with electroincs. i need a cheap and good working giro - sorry u missed it imho - unless u sell it at max 300$

Czech-Dave · 02-11-2010, 05:04 PM

Bestan,
the problem is there is no GOOD and CHEAP 3-axis gyro out there....... so either you buy cheap (3G) or you buy a good one........

rcmike · 02-11-2010, 06:42 PM

It would be hard to tell if they missed the mark if it hasn't even been released yet.

OICU812 · 02-11-2010, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bestan

i can find an align 3g for 250$. i will go for that. the new skookum giro is not what i need. dont need data logging, autoleveling and stuff like this. thats more for kids that like to play around with electroincs. i need a cheap and good working giro - sorry u missed it imho - unless u sell it at max 300$

Expect to only get what you pay for, words to live by in all avenues of life in my opinion is all.

Slyster · 02-12-2010, 01:26 AM

OK.. i posed the COST question.. but really.. now I realize we shouldn't really care about prices really... one example... get a 3G... save $200... then have an unexplained $250 crash. Doesn't matter. I don't mind prices at all. In fact I just bought 2 Mikados... and I have some peace of mind since I know I can trust them... but I wouldn't balk at selling them to get 720s if they pan out... Compared to the cost of crashes.. FBL unit costs are irrelevant.

rickn816 · 02-12-2010, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slyster

OK.. i posed the COST question.. but really.. now I realize we shouldn't really care about prices really... one example... get a 3G... save $200... then have an unexplained $250 crash. Doesn't matter. I don't mind prices at all. In fact I just bought 2 Mikados... and I have some peace of mind since I know I can trust them... but I wouldn't balk at selling them to get 720s if they pan out... Compared to the cost of crashes.. FBL unit costs are irrelevant.

I rationalize my FBL purchases as a "new heli."

Rick

Slyster · 02-12-2010, 12:55 PM

That's very true Rick!.. i did that same thing. It essentially is getting a BRAND new heli for $500!

zeeflyboy · 02-13-2010, 09:05 AM

well in that case the big question for you now is WHEN?

Slyster · 02-13-2010, 02:28 PM

Yeah. its been pretty quiet here.. and my season starts in just a few weeks... so I am glad I got the mikados for now.

rcmike · 02-14-2010, 02:37 PM

Art is in Vancouver if I remember correctly. Maybe he is just enjoying the Olympics.

02-02-2010, 10:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Slyster Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008	720.... the BIG question.... HOW MUCH? Any indications yet at the cost? I cannot imagine with the features this thing has it can be less than a v-bar? But from what I've read it will be worth!.... and I heard the unit is coming "VERY SOON".... ? __________________ "It's not just a hobby... it's a lifestyle" - Pete ϟ MINNESOTA! Goblin 500 + 700 / SK540 / Jives / DX8 / Quantum / RJX servos / 306b / Deep cycles

02-03-2010, 09:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Slyster Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008	My guess since its going to be the super premium... $599 or more __________________ "It's not just a hobby... it's a lifestyle" - Pete ϟ MINNESOTA! Goblin 500 + 700 / SK540 / Jives / DX8 / Quantum / RJX servos / 306b / Deep cycles

02-03-2010, 10:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
OnTheSnap Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NorCal	I think it'll be priced at $400 as well. Same as the TotalG. __________________ Xpert Scorpion Power Systems Helidirect

02-03-2010, 10:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
airnoob Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009	Art said it would be "competitive with the v-bar," which is going for $475. As for when, I'm guessing and hoping before the 10th...of this month...this year...2010... __________________ "There's no such thing as gravity. The earth just sux" T-Rex 250, Align FBL, T-Rex 250 DFC 500 ESP, RJX FBL Skookum SK-720

02-03-2010, 04:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Czech-Dave Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2007	I don´t really mind how much since I want to test all the high-end FBL newcomers. Taking into account its superior features and future update options on the one hand, and the competitivness of the FBL-market on the other, I would say it will be priced slightly obove the TotalG. My tip is $ 400-450. David __________________ cdave

02-03-2010, 06:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Patriek Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2007	I think we all want to know! My guess is close to 400$ The biggest concern is WHEN?

02-03-2010, 10:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
t2o Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2008	When the 360 was introduced it was considerably lower priced than the competition, making FBL an option for a guy like me. I just cannot predict Skookum forgoing the philosophy that made them a success in the first place-- for this reason my money is bet, that the unit will be a great value just like the 360 was and is.

02-03-2010, 04:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
rickn816 Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2008	Don't forget, when you buy the European units, you are paying at least $1.50 for each Euro. I'm hoping that Art will take that into consideration. Rick

02-05-2010, 03:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
Borneoben Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2005	Im with Czech dave I think it will be about 400-450 Art did say it would be competitive with the Mini V bar a while ago. The competition is getting better and better which should see either a drop in prices or an increase in technical features. Lets hope we get the drop in prices first!! Cheers

02-05-2010, 03:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
dwesnor Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2008	I think if it's under 400, they'll have to reduce the price of the 360, so I think 400-450. __________________ T-Rex 500 :: 450 Pro :: T-Rex 250 (a duex) :: Rave 450, 4S, 350mm & SK720

02-06-2010, 03:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
bestan Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	i can find an align 3g for 250$. i will go for that. the new skookum giro is not what i need. dont need data logging, autoleveling and stuff like this. thats more for kids that like to play around with electroincs. i need a cheap and good working giro - sorry u missed it imho - unless u sell it at max 300$

02-11-2010, 05:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
Czech-Dave Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2007	good + cheap = fairytail Bestan, the problem is there is no GOOD and CHEAP 3-axis gyro out there....... so either you buy cheap (3G) or you buy a good one........ __________________ cdave

02-11-2010, 06:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
rcmike Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2005	It would be hard to tell if they missed the mark if it hasn't even been released yet.

02-12-2010, 01:26 AM	#15 (permalink)
Slyster Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008	OK.. i posed the COST question.. but really.. now I realize we shouldn't really care about prices really... one example... get a 3G... save $200... then have an unexplained $250 crash. Doesn't matter. I don't mind prices at all. In fact I just bought 2 Mikados... and I have some peace of mind since I know I can trust them... but I wouldn't balk at selling them to get 720s if they pan out... Compared to the cost of crashes.. FBL unit costs are irrelevant. __________________ "It's not just a hobby... it's a lifestyle" - Pete ϟ MINNESOTA! Goblin 500 + 700 / SK540 / Jives / DX8 / Quantum / RJX servos / 306b / Deep cycles

02-12-2010, 12:55 PM	#17 (permalink)
Slyster Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008	That's very true Rick!.. i did that same thing. It essentially is getting a BRAND new heli for $500! __________________ "It's not just a hobby... it's a lifestyle" - Pete ϟ MINNESOTA! Goblin 500 + 700 / SK540 / Jives / DX8 / Quantum / RJX servos / 306b / Deep cycles

02-13-2010, 09:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
zeeflyboy Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2009	well in that case the big question for you now is WHEN?

02-13-2010, 02:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
Slyster Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008	Yeah. its been pretty quiet here.. and my season starts in just a few weeks... so I am glad I got the mikados for now. __________________ "It's not just a hobby... it's a lifestyle" - Pete ϟ MINNESOTA! Goblin 500 + 700 / SK540 / Jives / DX8 / Quantum / RJX servos / 306b / Deep cycles Last edited by Slyster; 02-14-2010 at 03:20 PM..

02-14-2010, 02:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
rcmike Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2005	Art is in Vancouver if I remember correctly. Maybe he is just enjoying the Olympics.

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