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Twrecks600
Senior Heliman
Location: Round Rock, Texas

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Does anybody know what the deal is with the lack of CY cosmetically flawed blades? They have been "out of stock" for months now and when I call, they say they don't know when they are getting anymore in. I like the blades but almost $100.00 for the regulars is a bit expensive!! I have been using the Maverick G5 on my helis (very great blades by the way for $75.00) but I am missing my CY's!!
10-04-2009 11:33 PM
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fenderstrat
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Location: Aston,Pa

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I guess their production runs are not putting out as many flawed blades.the guys that work/fly for CURTIS problably get first dibs for their practice blades and there are not many left for public sale

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10-04-2009 11:37 PM
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oysifly
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Location: Bentonville, AR

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Everybody buys them because there is NOTHING wrong with them other then slight paint imperfections....Totally safe to fly...........

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I dont think there was any question about quality,just availability.

HENCE, They are out of stock!!

Quick...here comes my wife....hide that new Heli !!!!
10-05-2009 12:04 AM
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fenderstrat
rrProfessor
Location: Aston,Pa

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I dont think there was any question about quality,just availability.

some(actually most) of the "cos flawed" blades, you have to really look hard to see the flaw

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10-05-2009 12:09 AM
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helidevil
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Location: ME

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		someone there told me that it was just a mess up in one of the machines or something. so when there out, there out

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10-05-2009 12:15 AM
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MartyH
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Location: Cincinnati

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Lucky for Curtis I guess that they dont make as many mistakes as they use to. With that said, if enough people feel similarly, Curtis might take from this that folks would rather he relax the cosmetic quality standards to lower the price of his blades. Personally, I'd rather have the highest quality a manufacturer can produce and if cost is a concern, buy used. I did this very thing this evening for a set of Stubs and a set of Rotortech blades.

Marty,
Raptor 90 3D, Freya and more
10-05-2009 01:11 AM
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Jeff polisena
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Location: westpalmbeachflorida usa

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		When they mess up for CY Radix they paint them yellow

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10-05-2009 01:50 AM
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Sonic88
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Location: Murfreesboro, TN

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Either QC has improved or they have changed what qualifies a blade as a Cos flaw. I agree though they have been out for a long long time. I think they may be holding back to help their vendors sell the non-CF ones. Most people do not care if they are cosflaw and will buy whatever is least expensive.

I got a used set off the classifieds. However, there was no COSFLAW engraving (which has been on every CF set I have seen) and I could not find any flaws. They do fly great though.

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10-05-2009 08:56 AM
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MartyH
Elite Veteran
Location: Cincinnati

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		and it could simply be that demand has far outstripped supply. You hear more and more people looking for them. They can probably sell all they get without ever having to even change the availability status on the website.

Marty,
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10-05-2009 11:27 AM
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Twrecks600
Senior Heliman
Location: Round Rock, Texas

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I call at least 3 times a week and they still don't have any and according to them, they haven't had any in a long time so I don't think that everybody is just buying them up. They probably got smart and just quit selling them because they weren't making any money on the regular $100.00 blades!!
10-05-2009 12:52 PM
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xxlrg
Heliman
Location: Navasota,TX-USA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Man I cant believe you guys are complaining cause I dont know anyone else who sell flawed blades at a discount that are of that caliber. Radix are top notch Im glad CY isnt so greedy that they wouldnt sell them at a discount.
10-05-2009 01:10 PM
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blbills
Key Veteran
Location: Provo, UT

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I've talked to Brian and a few others at CYE and they have confirmed that cosmetically flawed blades are a thing of the past

Brian
10-05-2009 01:40 PM
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xcell90
Heliman
Location: Michigan

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		My first set had a flaw, blades were fine but for $125.00 they should
look good while they last. My local hobby store exchanged them for a nother set and the second set was fine.
10-05-2009 01:45 PM
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Sonic88
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Location: Murfreesboro, TN

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I was not complaining; just making an observation. I think the blades are great either way. It is nice to get them for 65 as opposed to 100, but heck they are still worth it at $100.

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10-05-2009 02:06 PM
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JetFire
Key Veteran
Location: The Golden STATE

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I've been using and liked the price of the CosFlaws myself. Hope they get some in stock soon.


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10-05-2009 03:31 PM
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JetFire
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Location: The Golden STATE

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Double post.. edited


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10-05-2009 03:31 PM
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Sonic88
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Location: Murfreesboro, TN

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I am not sure if mine are CFs or not. I bought them used advertised as CFs, but they do not have the engraving nor can I find ANY flaw anywhere.

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10-05-2009 03:37 PM
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broggyr
Key Veteran
Location: Naugy, CT

My Posts This: Topic  Forum
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I am not sure if mine are CFs or not. I bought them used advertised as CFs, but they do not have the engraving nor can I find ANY flaw anywhere.

I don't think I'd worry too much then

- Brian
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10-05-2009 03:45 PM
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Buzzin Brian
rrProfessor
Location: College Station, Texas

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		FYI, CF baldes are NOT a thing of the past, we just have not seen many sets at all. They have gotten better at not having these types of flaws, hence the short supply. But keep in mind, if there are some flaws in the production blades we will certainly get another supply of them. That being said, we would certainly like to never see them again, as we preffer the blades not have flaws in the first place. And we have no control over what sizes or types we receive. It is kind of all up to chance.

I hope that clears some things up.

Brian

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10-05-2009 04:33 PM
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MartyH
Elite Veteran
Location: Cincinnati

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Finally, straight from the horse's mouth. Err, so to speak. Thanks for definitively straightening out the story.

Marty,
Raptor 90 3D, Freya and more
10-05-2009 04:35 PM
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