[CW] March Paddles

[Fred Adsit]

We all have our preferences. An old hand key went on eBay 
yesterday for almost $1300. 
If the Hensley is so great, why would you ever want to sell it? 
And face it, Mike doesn't sell paddles for a GRAND. 
You're trolling, IMO. I am SURE there are even better keys 
than a Hensley. For a price to match what some percieve 
to be "better". You just felt you HAD to comment on this one.
Mike will have sold all eight keys next Saturday, 
and that's the end of that. 
The new owners will be happy, and won't have spent $1,000. 
Some would not like his paddles. Fine. 
Now that we all know we have our personal preferences 
and have paid for them, and now that those who have 
asked know more about March paddles and Hensleys, 
we can change to another topic. (I certainly HOPE).
Best regards, and may you find something to be happy about. 
I think a pair of Hensleys will do the trick -- for you, sir. 
Am glad you found paddles you personally like 
and can foot the bill! 
And oh yes -- why are you keeping the R-3A??????
You "love" it. REALLY? If you are tired of reading about
this, switch to somewhere else. I'll stand my ground.
If I could afford a Hensley, I MIGHT buy one, but if the
R-3A suits me so well, why would I? Because it is "cool"?
On my retirement budget, I am thrilled to own a March...
This thread was not meant to be a contest among keys
in different price ranges. You're the one who just did
that, not David and myself. I simply suggested folks
take a look at those 8 great paddles, and David had
some questions about them. I also was very careful to
explain about any negatives as well as positives. In NO
case did I declare the March the best paddle there is...
73,
Fred - NY2V

-----Original Message-----
>From: "David E. Shelton" <des.n4in@insightbb.com>
>To: <cw@mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: RE: [CW] March Paddles
>Date: Fri, 9 May 2003 11:07:34 -0400
>
>I feel I must comment on this one. I have both the 
>March R-3A, sn95, and the Hensley sn15. 
>The Hensley paddle is the better paddle. 
>I love my R-3A but come on guys. 
>
>Again I highly recommend the March paddles 
>but the Hensley wins. I might
>consider selling mine for a cool $1K. 
>
>David E. Shelton, RN
>N4IN
>david.shelton@louisville.edu
>n4in@arrl.net