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Originally Posted by Initiator001

Some observations.

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The Epic II is two-stage (I think that answers Bernie's question). It looks like a re-painted Sterling Silver kit.

It turns out the answer, if any, is that HL is now carrying the Multi-Roc. That is a little better choice for C6-0 in the booster than Epic II is. Still.... it’s odd that B6-0s were clearanced. Heck, ford the Epic II an A8-0 on the first stage could make sense.

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The Solo is a 'Single-Ringer' as compared to the Double Ringer kit using that BT-56 plastic fin unit.

Not so sure about that....both look to use an ARF fin can. The Solo just uses two conventional fins along with the two that support the glider. I need to get one of these.

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There were two new starter sets which INCLUDED motors.

And I thought this was a great development until I saw the price differential between these new starter sets and the older launch sets. Less expensive to buy, say, an Alpha III launch set and a three-pack of motors at the same store. Odd.....