[CW] March Paddles

Sat, 10 May 2003 11:13:31 -0700

>I MIGHT buy one, but if the
> R-3A suits me so well, why would I? Because it is "cool"?

You know Fred, without being judgemental about either the R-3A or the
Hensley, you do bring up a very important point. There is in fact a "cool"
factor in regards to what we prefer. I am a bug man myself and at one time
an absolute Vibroplex purist. However, when, I won't mention the bug name
other than to call it "Brand X," came along, I became hooked on Brand X. I
believe that Brand X is totally superior to Vibroplex, although VERY
expensive. The most appealing part of Brand X to me, apart from the fact
that it works so well in my opinion, is in fact the "cool" factor you
mention. I am about to plunk down even more money for another Brand X that
has the ultimate cool to me. There is no logic associated with my decision
to buy. This bug is just flat cool and I have to have one.

Now, I would suspect that if one should operate both a Hensley and an R-3A,
one's judgement, associated with one's own "cool" factor value system, would
have a lot to do with one's belief on which is the better unit. In other
words much has to to with emotion and our own set of values.

73
Patrick Lynd
AC6YD

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fred Adsit" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2003 7:15 AM
Subject: Re: RE: [CW] March Paddles

>
> 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" <[email protected]>
> >To: <[email protected]>
> >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
> >[email protected]
> >[email protected]
>
>
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