P.P.

I'm thinking safety issues. Im sure that covering wood blades are fine. I've done my share on MA's (tech specialitys) in the past. But, what a pain in the butt! You sure there is no stress damage to the blade? How did it get ripped anyway?

New set of stock wood blades are what? 26 Bucks?

I agree with Ergo60 on the Fiberglass blades!
SAB's are about what 50 bucks for a set?
Carbon fiber blades like "V" blades are about 100 bucks.
I like my CF Zig-Saws for 80 bucks!

Anyway, You just dropped about 600 bucks for 2 401 gyros. I figure 1 for the tail and 1 for the right/left cyclic.

Whichever you chose, keep it safe!

Jeff