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gilligansc · 01-08-2015, 03:37 PM

I found the old 3g blades harder to get , so I got a set of the new FBL Align blades.
The newer blades are 6 grams heavier, a little more square on the tip,a little thinner, and a little stiffer, plus a little cheaper.
Anyone have an opinion?
Also the ALIGN is painted on with a funky looking textured paint.Is this reflective or something?
They do look sharp.

jmtyndall · 01-08-2015, 05:31 PM

These blades have been around for months. You need to crash more!!

The new align blades are great. They fly better than the old ones imo, because I think they are stiffer

gilligansc · 01-08-2015, 06:02 PM

When I saw them listed before I Thought they were cheaper FB blades, but now I cant wait to try them!

Solmanbandit · 01-09-2015, 01:03 PM

I only have Align blades as back up blades now. After using the Rail blades, I don't like the Align blades at all now.

gilligansc · 01-09-2015, 01:20 PM

I am on a tight budget, but
i dont want to run the cheapest blades, Rails are a little pricey for me, so Aligns seem to be good quality for the price. The price of blades really hurts on crash cost.

Solmanbandit · 01-09-2015, 02:10 PM

I still am on a bit of a tight budget, but for me the performance out weighs the cost. Once I started to use the Rails, I was no longer happy with the Align blades. So don't try them because once you do, you won't want to go back.

Lee2782 · 01-09-2015, 05:52 PM

The new Align blades are awesome you will love them!!

gilligansc · 01-09-2015, 06:50 PM

whats up with the ALIGN paint ...instead of being in the blade?

It will defintely wear off instantly from an intentional blade scrape!

JayDee · 01-11-2015, 05:25 AM

I have a FB 500 still, and need blades regularly (for some strange reason).
I've been getting the new blue ones for my 500 and 450 (been told they are better suited for FB helis).
They last 4 times the blade weight don't match, and the last HD425G's were a gram difference between them. Heavier blade was 73.75 grams.
Rubbish really, but I s'pose you get what you pay for, eh?

gilligansc · 01-11-2015, 07:23 PM

My buddy had the same balance problem with his blue blades...
My black set were within .3g, 65.2g, 65.5g so I didnt sweat that too much.
I feel like I bought all the FBL 3g blades left! I Need to crash less!
Fly on!

Dylan Hudock · 01-13-2015, 04:56 PM

I have those blades on my 450, and the align logo is etched out of the blade, not painted on top. Might be different for the 500...

gilligansc · 01-13-2015, 05:04 PM

No it was my mistake, it is etched out of the paint, but underneath doesnt look like just cf...has a weird pattern. Maybe it is just the way it looks unfinished.

hdewinter · 01-16-2015, 11:43 AM

the align logo is etched in the base material by laser ray.
Nice touch though!
The visible recessed material is the carbon fibre laminate.

01-08-2015, 03:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
gilligansc Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2010	New Align blades I found the old 3g blades harder to get , so I got a set of the new FBL Align blades. The newer blades are 6 grams heavier, a little more square on the tip,a little thinner, and a little stiffer, plus a little cheaper. Anyone have an opinion? Also the ALIGN is painted on with a funky looking textured paint.Is this reflective or something? They do look sharp. Attached Thumbnails

01-09-2015, 01:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Solmanbandit Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2010	I only have Align blades as back up blades now. After using the Rail blades, I don't like the Align blades at all now. __________________ Trex 700L Ikon 2 / Trex 700L Ikon V. 2 / SAB Goblin 500 Sport Ikon 2 / HD Cell 500 Ikon 2 It isn't about if, it is about when!

01-09-2015, 02:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Solmanbandit Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2010	I still am on a bit of a tight budget, but for me the performance out weighs the cost. Once I started to use the Rails, I was no longer happy with the Align blades. So don't try them because once you do, you won't want to go back. __________________ Trex 700L Ikon 2 / Trex 700L Ikon V. 2 / SAB Goblin 500 Sport Ikon 2 / HD Cell 500 Ikon 2 It isn't about if, it is about when!

01-09-2015, 05:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lee2782 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2011	The new Align blades are awesome you will love them!! __________________ Revolectrix Ambassador Revolectrix.com 10% Discount All Products Code LEESS17

01-09-2015, 06:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
gilligansc Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2010	The ALIGN Paint whats up with the ALIGN paint ...instead of being in the blade? It will defintely wear off instantly from an intentional blade scrape!

01-08-2015, 05:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
jmtyndall Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2011	These blades have been around for months. You need to crash more!! The new align blades are great. They fly better than the old ones imo, because I think they are stiffer

01-08-2015, 06:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
gilligansc Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2010	When I saw them listed before I Thought they were cheaper FB blades, but now I cant wait to try them!

01-09-2015, 01:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
gilligansc Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2010	I am on a tight budget, but i dont want to run the cheapest blades, Rails are a little pricey for me, so Aligns seem to be good quality for the price. The price of blades really hurts on crash cost.

01-11-2015, 05:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
JayDee Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2010	I have a FB 500 still, and need blades regularly (for some strange reason). I've been getting the new blue ones for my 500 and 450 (been told they are better suited for FB helis). They last 4 times the blade weight don't match, and the last HD425G's were a gram difference between them. Heavier blade was 73.75 grams. Rubbish really, but I s'pose you get what you pay for, eh? __________________ Trex 450 Pro v2 FB, Trex 500 ESP DFC Neo, Trex 600 DFC Neo, Trex 600E FB, Goblin 570 Sport with Brain 2 DX7 & DX9 Mode 1, Phoenix (free crashes, yahoo!!) Citizen 272

01-11-2015, 07:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
gilligansc Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2010	My buddy had the same balance problem with his blue blades... My black set were within .3g, 65.2g, 65.5g so I didnt sweat that too much. I feel like I bought all the FBL 3g blades left! I Need to crash less! Fly on!

01-13-2015, 04:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dylan Hudock Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2011	I have those blades on my 450, and the align logo is etched out of the blade, not painted on top. Might be different for the 500... __________________ Team Synergy

01-13-2015, 05:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
gilligansc Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2010	No it was my mistake, it is etched out of the paint, but underneath doesnt look like just cf...has a weird pattern. Maybe it is just the way it looks unfinished.

01-16-2015, 11:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
hdewinter Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2010	laser teched logo the align logo is etched in the base material by laser ray. Nice touch though! The visible recessed material is the carbon fibre laminate.

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