Tailwheel recommendations

[littlecricket]

I know there was some info in some of the threads, but I’ve read so many I can’t seem to find it again. Anyway, I’m going to put T3 shock or shock monster on the tail end. What tailwheels are good to be paired with a shock? Also, any recommendations on locking tailwheel or free castering? Thanks as always, this site is awesome...

[jmodguy]

I think pretty much any tailwheel that will fit the T-3 shock will work. Kitfox has the ABI 3200B on their demo bird. I’m going with the Matco 11”.
You know what they say about opinions...!

[jiott]

My opinion is go with the ABI3200. Its well proven in the back country.

[Hockeystud87]

Better be for that price!

[av8rps]

The Matco seems to be really common on the Kitfox. I like their products a lot and don't think you can go wrong with any of their choices if you desire a steerable (chained) tailwheel. If you prefer a unchained tailwheel, the Pekola tailwheel, with or without the locking option is the one the Highlander group prefer. I personally would choose the locking option as it makes flying a tailwheel pretty much a no brainer. And once you are really comfortable with the plane you may never use the locking part of it again, but it's there if you ever need it.

I really like the ABI tailwheel, and think it looks really cool. But I have a really hard time with the price, and believe the Pekola is as good or better for less than half the price. Plus I've heard the ABI has shimmying issues that are hard to stop.

Free internet advice, so take it for what it's worth...

[Av8r3400]

I've been as happy with my Matco as I was unhappy with the Maul.