OK, I may get some flak for this one, but back when I started, I was, shall we say on a limited budget. The clear covering on a set of raptor blades ripped. I solved the problem with good old fashion packaging tape. This repair lasted until I actually broke the blades trying to do a sideways landing.

And Yes I used raptor(Thumder tigher) blades on my Ergo30. They fit, and they were in stock, so why not. But I used good clear packaging tape to fix all my tears in the covered wood blades. A little re-balancing, and all was well.

I now only use fiberglass blades, since they are so cheap. And I would recomend that everybody use them once they are past the hovering stage. They are superior in performance, and no need for all that balancing crap. I do, however check them before I put them on, but I have not ahd a set yet that needed any work. I even take them to work and weigh them.

So, lets be honest, If you are learning the packaging tape will probably outlast the blades anyway, and once you are past the learning part, go for the fiberglass ones. They are worth every penny.


Oh yeah, and once time at band camp......Just kidding
One time I even used the fiberglass reinforced tape to completely cover the entire blade, Just apply it, and hit it witht the heat gun, and once the adhesive melts into the wood blade it will not come off, just make sure that the overlap is not pointing forward. It will work.