ORIGINAL: Insanemoondoggie
O.K I`m anaul, Comes from a lifetime of making sure our fliers fly safe. I respect your experience in the hobby, I`m a newbie to RC . But from day one , I`ve been taught , if it goes in circles , it better be balanced.
I just hope no one gets hurt from a prop , that's had a prop strike . Fly as you will , but I will never comprise safety for a few dollars.
Do whats good for you. Myself , I wil never compermize saftey.
I think you are starting in the hobby the right way. It sounds like someone is teaching you a lot of good things.
As you have read, some do not balance their props, some do, but since you are starting out it sounds like someone (an instructor?) is teaching you to balance yours. As you gain experience you may decide that you do not need to do this either, but for now, learn as much as you can to be safe, and to know your plane.
Remember, it may not be you who gets hurt, it may be the 9 year old child 20 feet away, watching you.
Good luck, fly safe, have fun!