Rubber

[thedoctor]

Holy crap this makes me mad that my school is so chill about scioly!! This year sounds like it's going to be AMAZING. Lovin' it already.

[lucwilder42]

So are we allowed to use more than one rubberband?

[chia]

Yep, that's how I understood it.

The helicopter must be powered by rubber motor(s) of any mass...

[lucwilder42]

Good then:)

[illusionist]

I'ma beat you this year lucwilder..... Watch out!

[lucwilder42]

I'ma beat you this year lucwilder..... Watch out!

Bring it on buckaroo

[lllazar]

Where can I purchase 5/32'' rubber?

[wlsguy]

Where can I purchase 5/32'' rubber?

3 Options:

1) Freedom Flight Models sells rubber cut to whatever width you want. $3.50 for 17g
2) Indoor Model Specialites sells the rubber stripper for $165. A good investment IF they keep Wright Stuff next year and don't go to the electric version
3) Find someone with a rubber stripper. Best bet would be to Join the AMA at modelaircraft.org (it's free for youths) and ask for their help finding someone in your area who may be able to help.

Good luck

[RocklinHighForTheWin]

What is the best stuff to soak the ruber strips in to increase elasticity but retain the torque. I saw [quote="Frogger4907"]Use Armor all and put it in a cup and let it evaporate, so that all is left is mostly Si. making it more efficient.[/quote] but is this the best option?

[mrsteven]

What is the best stuff to soak the ruber strips in to increase elasticity but retain the torque. I saw [quote="Frogger4907"]Use Armor all and put it in a cup and let it evaporate, so that all is left is mostly Si. making it more efficient.

but is this the best option?[/size][/quote]
to start with large lettering isn't needed.

This can be determined by testing. This is one of those things that can be affected by how you wind, what thickness you use etc.
Personally, I use a brand of hand lotion I found to be most successful- Armorall seems to be too messy and slippery making small mistakes turn into large accidents.

This however, is just what I've found through my testing- and by no means have I tested everything out there, just what I fathomed to do trials with