If you can find a VB rocket then get it. These kits were simple designs that perform! I have owned two 2.6" Javelins that are great work horses for Mid-power, and convert or bash really well for High-power. I also own a B.o.B. rocket, which far out performs the Estes Mean Machine in quality, durability, and motor useage...if flying "broomsticks" is your thing, find a B.o.B. and hang on.
Quality tubing (Good as LOC's) G-10 fins!!! Plywood bulk's and center rings...
They left quickly and silently, and will be missed by me for a long time.