qspilotcmh

I'm looking for a propeller for my 30% Extra 300 for mainly IMAC flying with some light 3D throw in. I searched and saw a few recommendations for the Zoar 22x8, 22x10, 23x8.

Any recommendations?

Also does anyone know what the difference is between a Zoar 22x8 laminated and 22x8 beechwood?

Thanks!

bgw45

My Feedback: (1)

First, I must confess that I don't compete but I will give you my opinions of the two 22X8s. The laminated prop is a little heavier, costs more and spools up a little slower. I think it looks much better than the beachwood. It also will splinter the tips much easier if it strikes anything, grass or weeds or whatever. So my preference is the beachwood. I can't tell that they pull any differently.

clivemc

Depends on YOUR style of flying.

for me a 23x8 is best, if you like to fly a bit faster then 22x10 may be ok but a 22x8 is too small IMO

wyo69cowboy

My Feedback: (2)

I've tried both the Xoar laminated and beechwood 22x8's on my DLE55; couldn't really tell much difference. From what I understand, the laminated props are stiffer and don't "flex" as much, thereby holding their pitch better.

BarracudaHockey

My Feedback: (11)

Falcon 23x9 carbon is what I run on my Yak and Sbach, I had my doubts but they were letting anyone fly them at FX3D last year so I ran several back to back and thats what I've stuck with ever since.

closetguy

My Feedback: (13)

the laminate props do spin up slower and give less rpm's then the beechwood.but the performance in the up lines and in a hover are much better with the laminate props.i tried both and for me the laminates win, but they do splinter at the tips when they come into contact with the ground,like most wood props.
all and all the pull out is better and the speed is better.
i realy like the 23-8 laminate on the 55 the best on the 3dHS Slick.

MetallicaJunkie

22x10 for some speed and uplines with more authority... i just use a 23x8 mezjlik it seems to do well for overall 3d and imac