Darin Jordan
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I'm in the process of completing an extremely "tricked out" 22" Carbon Fiber WildThing for FE use and was wondering what people's thoughts are on the need for strakes.
This boat will be used in a very "underpowered" application... basically 2S-Lipos using a ROAR "STOCK" motor (Newer 17.5 Brushless version).
The first one of these I built had strakes and seemed to perform well for heat racing.
This hull will be used for 2-Lap and SAW racing, for now anyhow.
I know that people used to race the WT without strakes on it. Just curious as to whether or not people think it's necessary in this application?
I've attached a picture of the first one I built that shows the strakes I used for that hull.
Thanks,
This boat will be used in a very "underpowered" application... basically 2S-Lipos using a ROAR "STOCK" motor (Newer 17.5 Brushless version).
The first one of these I built had strakes and seemed to perform well for heat racing.
This hull will be used for 2-Lap and SAW racing, for now anyhow.
I know that people used to race the WT without strakes on it. Just curious as to whether or not people think it's necessary in this application?
I've attached a picture of the first one I built that shows the strakes I used for that hull.
Thanks,