I have the Saito 180 and 125 I use my Heavy Duty starter you can get at most HS's or any RC online stores such as Horizon Hobby or Tower. Wind it counter clock wise until you get to compression stroke then engage starter it freewheels two three turns and has plenty then to keep it going. I have it hooked up to a garden tractor, lawn mower type battery that fits right into most field boxes. Works everytime and only needs charging maybe once a week for a little bit. You need a car type 35amp with a 200am quick start for a car to charge it or that is what I use guess you could charge it with cables like you would jump start another car. I works just fine for me. I have the chiken sticks but I guess these guys tune alot better than me because I would wear myself out trying to start my 180 with the stick. Plus no need to prime or anything with the starter. Just get the Heavy Duty. Around 40.00 i think it is. To tell the truth I have flown everyday the last week and half and have not had to charge battery as of yet. You only use it for 5 sec. at a time if that long. Good luck with what ever you decide but if I were you i would just get the mower, jet ski, you know battery.