ORIGINAL: bigedmustafa
I was half expecting to get bashed by a bunch of guys who own H9 Pulse XT .40s. Fortunately, I think my cathartic rant was so long winded that it was beyond the attention span of most of the posters!
What you wrote an editorial.
All I saw was a couple line about liking classic items.
Just kidding, I agree that we are all to eager to jump on a newer is better band wagon, but that is life today.
A flier just recently lost his funtana at our field with a saito 125 and digital servos. He said oh well, I guess I will have to get a new one now.
That is the type of society we live in today. Short attention span, instant gratification, and throw it away and get the new version. Just look at video game consoles. When I was growing up it was pong, then atari. That was it for a number of years and we were thrilled. Now it seems you have a new game console every year and the one you bought two years ago is not supported anymore so you need to get the new one. A vicious circle that is developed to line the pockets of the manufaturers. I will be happy just building the clasics and the new kit minding my own business. Just because it is new does not mean it is better, and just because it is a classic does not mean it is better. Get what inspires you to enjoy your hobby.