I bought a CX 3 months or so ago, found it a great flying little heli .. In the last 3 weeks or so I have ventured outside with it and again found it to fly great.. But occasionaly outdoors, I experience some unexplained blade breakage? Just wonderin if anyone else have had the same problem. I guess my actual ? is .. even indoors can you put so much stress or force on the blades just flying to cause blade failure?
Any feedback or comments would be appreciated.
King B.[&:]

I have two Blade CX's, been flying them since January. I fly everyday, indoors mostly, and outdoors when the wind allows. I serioulsy don't believe the speed of the blades, regardless of your flying habits can cause the blades to break. I've broken my share of them, but only after hitting my table, workbench, trees, etc. Just make sure when you put on new blades, they are tracking okay and make sure the screws are tight.

I think the blade will break only if you hit something. [link=http://www.4-rc-helicopter.com/index.php?action=artikel&cat=10&id=61&artlang=en]damages on the blades after hits to table and chairs[/link]

Small gusts of wind, or VERY quick directional changes from front to back, can cause blade clash..where the upper and lower blades actually hit each other

I had the top balance rotor dealie fly off my chopper mid flight yesterday. Wow did it get wobbly when that happend, and it shattered a blade about half way down. needless to say i wasnt happy. Seems to be this thing spends more time busted than in use

Thanks lseguy... I know its not my imagination, I fly in an open area with no obstructions.. And occasionaly I do experience blade failure/breakage. Have you heard of taping the blades to help prevent breakage/chipping? I thought I read somewhere where someone said they tape their blades. Does anyone know where to find any info on this?
Or perhaps upgraded blades for the cx?
Thanks for the input all..
King B.