I am looking at building my T2-40 kit this winter (kit from Dan Hines of Carolina Aircraft) and I am thinking of using retracts. This will be the first time I have installed them and I have no clue what will work. I think I want mechanical not air power and it will be a taildragger (boo hiss, I know). I fly off grass so they need to be sturdy. I have found a number of choices and some guidance would be most appreciated.

1) Robart mechanical, 5-10lb models. These look good and sturdy and they use 3/16" wire, but they weigh almost 7oz. Might be a bit much for a 40 sized model.

2) Great Planes 60 size retracts. They look kind of flimsy and I cannot find any decent info on them. They use 4mm wire, almost exactly the same as 5/32" which should be good for a 5lb model.

3) B&D retracts. I have found little info on these, but they seem to be well regarded in the searching I have done. A website or info would be most helpful.

Thanks,
Mark