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Title: Waverider 58inch apache electric .....flexi shaft
Post by: Mustang on September 10, 2017, 05:18:42 pm

Hi. ..I am in the mind to purchase an apache 58 I would like to run 2 x 60 size outrunners
My question is.....can I use 3/16th flexi shaft or 1/4 inch?  My preferred motor has a 5mm
Shaft. Thanks

Title: Re: Waverider 58inch apache electric .....flexi shaft
Post by: canabus on September 11, 2017, 07:42:01 am

Hi Mustang

Use 1/4 inch more reliable with big motors.

Check out the fast electric forum in America for more info.

Canabus

Title: Re: Waverider 58inch apache electric .....flexi shaft
Post by: Tombsy on September 11, 2017, 05:03:30 pm

Which ever flex size you decide on, IMO these German MBP collets are the best. They are balanced and don't require a flat spot on the motor shaft. Hopefully you can find them locally instead of them flying over the pond twice :)
http://https://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=mbp-1000 (http://https://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=mbp-1000)