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Old 12-22-2014, 08:11 PM
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I'm going to be building Meister 118" zero and I'm going with Robarts retracts instead of the sierra (that they suggest to use) and was wondering what the angle should be. It looks like it should be 85 degree's? would anybody know off hand what it should be. Thanks.

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Any wing that has dihedral will need retracts that move less than 90 degrees, otherwise the gear legs won't be pointing straight down when extended. There are exceptions like the ME-109 and others, but for the most part this will be the case.
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Originally Posted by Lifer
Any wing that has dihedral will need retracts that move less than 90 degrees, otherwise the gear legs won't be pointing straight down when extended. There are exceptions like the ME-109 and others, but for the most part this will be the case.
I know that. What I'm asking is what the angle is for the Meister 118" zero as I don't have the kit yet and wanted to buy the retracts before the sale is over.
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I don't know your financial situation, but I'd highly recommend Darrel's gear over the Robarts if possible, you'll be glad you did.
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Originally Posted by STUKA BARRY
I don't know your financial situation, but I'd highly recommend Darrel's gear over the Robarts if possible, you'll be glad you did.
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I can't agree more!!
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Originally Posted by STUKA BARRY
I don't know your financial situation, but I'd highly recommend Darrel's gear over the Robarts if possible, you'll be glad you did.
You guys have a link or email?
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Originally Posted by Timber29
You guys have a link or email?
Darrell= Sierragiant.com
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Timber29,
Here is the link to Sierra Giant scale. http://www.sierragiant.com
You'll be glad you did this as they are way more scale and they work all the time.

His gear list doesn't show all of the gear he carries so i would give him a call for pricing.

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