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Finally my Blade 4 needs replaced. It's lasted 2 years with up to 3 hours a day throwing, but mostly averaging 2 hours a day. The outer bull ring is almost split in two!
I'm going for either the Blade 4 duel-core or Shot bandit plus.
I've looked at the reviews and I'm leaning to the Blade 4 DC. What's the general consensus here?
Thanks for your help folks
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Blade anything is the best , forget the rest
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Yup, B4DC, just bought my second one, really happy with first one so no reason switch. Gets at least an hour a day on weekdays and a lot more on weekends. Lasted over a year and still in decent shape. Few soft spots around bull or it would still be fit for another few months. The Bandits are nice, softer and quieter, good board too. We have a few at our league location that have lasted well. Retailer sells both and and advised the B4DC marginally over the Bandit. Either or a good choice. Enjoy!!!
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Thanks for the intel guys. B4DC is on the horizon just after a couple hours and I got the go ahead from the house manager.
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Blade blade blade. I've had the DC and the normal. Both top boards, prefer the look of the DC and the rota lock is the best, but actual board performance there's no difference in my opinion.
Wish my G2 didn't look like crap after such a short time, or I'd have a lot more 180s as the wires are considerably thinner.
But stick with Winmau. Tried and tested, been about for years and in my mind the best boards you can get.
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Are the Blade 4 still £19.99 with free postage from Amazon?
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Haven't tried the shot bandit, but currently using a B4DC and it is the best board I have ever had so I would recommend it
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Which was the same price as argos anyway so rather than wait I picked one up same day. The DC was on offer, saving 3 quid at 36.99 at argos too.
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You guys are lucky to be close to the source, Argos. I'll most likely just order this from one of our sponsors here. A-Z has done me right before as they have helped so many of us here. I think I have a discount code for them?
Thanks again for the advice
