Guys,

I've been looking to finally get an F3A model and have been looking at composite models from the likes of the Leviosa, Gaudius, Integral, Valiant, Axiome, Wind S Pro etc and note that whilst there is a big price difference (primarily due to state of finish etc) they are ultimately very similar as they are tasked with doing the same job well.

So, as a first 'decen't model for F3A does it really matter what I go for? Can it simply be based on looks? As with most things it's very hard to buy "last year's" model as psychologically it feels as if you have disadvantaged yourself straight away

Take this as my real world example - does it really make a difference if I went for an Intergral instead of a Valiant? I see there are plenty of top placings with Integrals still yet I also hear people haved moved to the Valiant as it snaps better??!

What are your thoughts? Are we simply sucked in by marketing to buy the latest and greatest model if we're to do well or, as is usual in this hobby, is it more down to practice once you have a straight and trimmed model?

Cheers,
Mark