Bt-80 question.

[jazzviper1]

Has anyone else noticed that the current crop of Bt-80s are thinner and weaker than before? The ones I just got are so flimsy they can barely be handled.

 

[bad_idea]

If you've not already, you might try tubing from Balsa Machining Supply. They sell BT-80 in 34" lengths and also offer a heavy-wall version with the same ID but a larger OD.

 

[BigMacDaddy]

Rocketarium BT-80 tubes are nice (wish shipping was lower).

https://www.rocketarium.com/Bulk/Tubes/80

 

[SolarYellow]

There's also this longer one that is not normally indexed when you search for body tubes. It might be older stock.

https://estesrockets.com/products/bt-80-body-tube-1

 

[jazzviper1]

Thank you all. I am aware of the alternatives, I was just wondering if anyone else thought this was an issue.

 

[bad_idea]

Thank you all. I am aware of the alternatives, I was just wondering if anyone else thought this was an issue.

Good question to which I don't have an answer. All my BT-80 experience is with BMS tubes.