wanted to buy mantis launch pad oe rocket/pad set

[ZEPPMAN11]

i am looking for a mantis launch pad or the complete rocket/pad set

 

[kuririn]

https://www.allrockets.ca/Launch-Equipment/Pads/Mantis
C$135 is approx. US$108.
Apogee also has them but $30 more. Most other vendors show out of stock.
Try reading some prior threads here before ordering. Some users say the plastic parts don't last long.

 

[jedijeff123]

Not a fan of my Mantis. Bought it about three years ago and just now finally used it for a launch...plastic parts not lasting long is an understatement.

 

[Crazedyeti]

Not a fan of the mantis. to fragile for the price tag. Id prefer the estes pro,

 

[Initiator001]

I have been using a Mantis launch pad since 1993.

It has worked fine for me.

I did glue the launch pad together which made it more sturdy.

 

[AfterBurners]

I like the design of the Mantis. I think it looks cool, but making it out of plastic is a joke. If it were fiberglass or any material aside from plastic. I wouldn't pay $135 for one. I just think the value isn't there. If they were selling for maybe $50-60 I think that's fair price for what you get. If you do decide on getting one use some type of weight on the legs on windy days or if you launch a larger rocket. The pad has been known for blowing over in the wind. Oh the other hand, you could easily make one by using PVC tubing and a drill chuck.

 

[James Harechmak]

I had one for a while in the early to mid 90's, it did well for the Initiatior and other smaller rockets. A Mirage on a Estes F62 Darkstar sheared a leg off, not sure how or why. As soon as the motor came up to pressure the whole mess toppled over.

 

[HyperSonic]

i am looking for a mantis launch pad or the complete rocket/pad set

I have one I will give you if you pay shipping. Have not used it in years but I think it is all still there. PM me.

 

[afadeev]

Not a fan of my Mantis. Bought it about three years ago and just now finally used it for a launch...plastic parts not lasting long is an understatement.

I've used my mantis for ~5 years now.
Zero issues.

Bring to a launch, assembly, fly, disassemble.
Repeat as necessary.

If launching heavier birds on 1/4" rod, put some weight on the legs to increase stability.

I would buy it again, though probably would prefer to pay less than a C-note for it.
IIRC, I ran me around $60-ish back then, though it seams Matis pad is not widely available for sale by itself anymore.

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