difference between belted and geared helis
 

im deciding between the genesis 450 v2 and the v2 blueray 450 and i dont know the pros and cons of the belted system and the the geard system. also what heli would you recommend between the 2? thanks

RE: difference between belted and geared helis
 

The torque tube drives use less power and doesn't require periodic adjustment. Its a little harder to set up to get the gear mesh correct but once you're done your done.

Belt drives are more forgiving. Bump the tail on a torque tube and you're replacing gears, crash and your replacing the drive along with the usual crash parts where belts rarely break in a crash.

For a beginner, get the belt drive.

RE: difference between belted and geared helis
 

nothing wrong the the belt drive....just keep an inspection on teeth wear & tension

RE: difference between belted and geared helis
 

I'm not sure if you know this already but none of the models you listed above is a torque tube setup. the genesis and the blueray bothhave belt drives. The trex450 PRO is a torque tube setup. between the blueray and the genesis I'd get the blueray.

RE: difference between belted and geared helis
 

+1 for the blueray