Scout Trooper fiberglass kits

[Joktimus]

Hi guys, 

I'm currently a member of RL and am about to start with my first 501st entry with a Biker Scout. I was just wondering how heavy Biker Scout fiberglass kits are. It's just that where I'm from, we only have fiberglass kits available, and ordering, importing, assembling an ABS kit is just more expensive -- like almost three times the fiberglass' worth. 

Just wanted to ask if the difference in weight would be worth it. 

Thanks!

[BikerScout007]

2 hours ago, Joktimus said:

Hi guys, 

I'm currently a member of RL and am about to start with my first 501st entry with a Biker Scout. I was just wondering how heavy Biker Scout fiberglass kits are. It's just that where I'm from, we only have fiberglass kits available, and ordering, importing, assembling an ABS kit is just more expensive -- like almost three times the fiberglass' worth. 

Just wanted to ask if the difference in weight would be worth it. 

Thanks!

That's the Mardon kit right?   I've only seen one guy here in the US with it.   From what I remember, it's not a great looking kit but if that's all you can get, that's all you can get.

I don't remember it being particularly heavy when I got to look at the kit out of the box.   

Mardon's helmet is heavier than most, but it's not too bad.  You might get a little tired of wearing it after awhile, but a lot of people have the MLC so it's not so bad that people won't use it at all.

Biggest problem with fiberglass kits is the inability to really mod them.  But if that's not an issue for you, then you should be okay.

[Joktimus]

Thanks for the response man! Im not really sure if it's the Mardon kit, will check though! Im just a bit concerned about the weight of it all, since I have this minor (more of just nagging) lower back injury and Im afraid I wont be able to troop in it for as long as I want or need.

Thanks again!

[BikerScout007]

Thanks for the response man! Im not really sure if it's the Mardon kit, will check though! Im just a bit concerned about the weight of it all, since I have this minor (more of just nagging) lower back injury and Im afraid I wont be able to troop in it for as long as I want or need.
Thanks again!

You can't put a price on your health and if you think the armor is too heavy then don't do it. ABS is a lot lighter and the extra shipping cost may be worth the pain you will be spared.

I have lower back pain too (two herniated discs) so I understand! Trooping can be tiring even under the best conditions so don't make it worse if you don't have to!

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[Joktimus]

Copy! Thanks brotherman!