ORIGINAL: MadScientist
Since you don't really use rudder at all while flying the course, except for landings and takeoffs, I go with as much rudder throw as I can get. if the plane is set up right, it will track straight around the course without any rudder input. I always am comfortable with more rudder than less. just how i fly
when flying quickies, the accepted manner of take off is the the full power push. The torque of the engine will always try to pull you left.
For quickies the safe practice is to have it set up so 1/2 or 3/4 stick is the perfect amount for take-off, leaving the remainder of travel for emergency purposes. But who every has those...