Tarot Carbon Fiber Props

[LeeT]

Does anyone have experience with the Tarot carbon fiber props? (http://www.hobbyrover.com/tarot-3k-pure-carbon-forward-reverse-propeller-set-1045_p1555.html) The price seems incredibly inexpensive. I have some on order, but before I hang $1500 worth of MR from them I wanted to see if anyone had heard about these. In the past, Tarot made high quality clone spare parts for my Trex 450, so it might be worth a shot.

 

[PeteDee]

I suspect they will be similar quality to the RC Timer props, and they are pretty good for the price.

 

[LeeT]

These arrived very quickly. They are definetly nowhere close to being balanced. One blade was very much heavier than the other on all four props. Usually when I balance props I use 220 grit and then smooth it out with 400. I had to use 100 grit to remove enough material to get the balance even close and then did my smoothing routine.

That said, I put them on, and they fly fine. Completely different sound than the Gemfan carbon filled nylon props. I had to do an emergency landing, the quad was moving forward about half speed and 4' off the deck, when I hit throttle hold. No damage to the props that I could see. I flew it again, low and slow, and the props are fine.

 

[Teamflail]

Hey Lee, how are those props holding up? Are the vibrations ok or would you recommend against them. Thanks!!

 

[LeeT]

Other than being a ***** to balance, I like the props. Super stiff, and very tough. I bought more so that should answer the question.