Launch Rods at LDRS

Jul 11, 2003 2 Replies

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Boomer 23 years ago

I thought I'd try to address this here before I burden KLOUD BUSTER's with more work prior to prep for LDRS.

Does anyone know if the front pads handling the motors up through H will have launch rods atleast 4'? Last year at LDRS it seemed a consortium of clubs pitching in to help and I'm sure it was overlooked, but there were no rods longer than 3' that could be found at those pads.

I was concerned flying my sons Arreaux on a Black Jack motor with rod speed. Many of the rockets flown should have longer rods for safety.

Anyone heard first hand what might be the case?

-Boomer

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LanceL 23 years ago

There will be plenty of rods at each of the pads in operation. I believe there will be every size rod proximate to every pad to the extent that every rocket on the bank can fly with the same dia. rod. This includes 1/4"X4' and 8020 rails. I forgot what the order was for the various sizes, but there will be plenty. Maybe no 4 lengths smaller than 1/4" dia. Too much rod whip with rods longer than 3' and less than 1/4". If you have lugs smaller than 1/4", perhaps the rocket should be fitted with rail buttons or

1/4" lugs. Or use a harder-hitting motor. ;-)

--Lance.

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Boomer 23 years ago

Understandable on less than 1/4", but last year, they only had 1/4" x 3' rods. None any longer on the front pads.

Good to hear that there will be 4' x 1/4" rods there.

We'll see ya next week. Just look for the Purple Dynacom Anaconda prep'ing for L3 :)

-Boomer

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