700 Ball Links

[Grant_beltcp]

I left the standard links on my 700 for about a month at most untill they started getting increadibly sloppy. I didnt have any break in flight but they were at th epoint they caused alot of slop and i thought one might pop off so swapped them for Q UK links. About 2 months on theses and still like new. I would keep the Align's on for now and just keep an eye on how sloppy they get - but I very much doubt they will fail in flight if you keep an eye on them/

[richieclarkie]

If any of the suppliers can shed light on this, or if anyone knows of an official statement by Align which they can offer a web link to, we would know for sure if the part has been changed, and therefore if there is reasonable risk of failure.

I can post an official statement from Align if you want

"We have never heard of there being a problem with any of our products including links on the 700 or the main gear or anything else. We do provide many upgrade parts for your wallet's enlightenment however"

[Steve]

I can post an official statement from Align if you want

"We have never heard of there being a problem with any of our products including links on the 700 or the main gear or anything else. We do provide many upgrade parts for you wallets enlightenment however"

[richieclarkie]

NOT a single problem do you hear...... not one!

[Tim Procter]

Never one to miss a chance Richie..

[richieclarkie]

Never one to miss a chance Richie..

Nope

[glen_j]

i think its worth getting the quick uk ones even if its because they last longer without wearing out. i replaced all the links on my 700 when i got it from moonmanflyer as they needed replacing and thought i may as well go for ones that will last a while

[GravityKills]

I switched the links above the swashplate to QuickUK. With the electric I'm a bit more worried than on nitro, since the motor can develop insane superhero powers. More than the main gear can take...

The lower links, too lazy too much work.
So far, the QUK links remain very tight, maybe even a bit too tight (whatever - it flies).

[SRH990]

I fitted the full Quick UK ball & link kit very early on with my 700 and it's still going very strong over 12 months later, there's still no perceptible slop on any of the links and I've only broken a link in a crash. To contrast, a clubmate left the stock links on his 700 and has replaced a few links at least twice due to them wearing and becoming sloppy.

I don't think link's snapping is a factor with the standard or Quick UK links but the Quick UK links are smooth from the start and don't wear, if you stick with the standard Align links then expect to carry out routine replacements.