We made some changes in design of our Snap-Stand.
First of all – the belt is not secured by split-pin anymore.
Now the belt is secured simply with plastic clip. It’s much more convenient and reliable comparing with the pin, which was included in the previous versions of Snap-Stand.
Second: We now started using larger size female wing-nuts to secure the legs in open position
and 
Third: We added plastic clips to the kit to secure foam tubing in place
All these changes did not affect the existing price of the stand.
For those, who already has previous version of Snap-Stand, it will take very little effort to upgrade it in order to get rid of the pin. Let’s do that together step by step.
1. First of all remove aluminum tubes from the stand. Add additional holes at every end of both aluminum tubes. The distance between centers of existing openings and new ones is to be 28-30 mm. The diameter of these holes must be 4.5 mm, not larger. Enlarge existing holes as well. Before you start drill with larger bits use first center drill to make small openings. Then only drill it out.
Remove the burr with larger drill bit. The holes are to have no sharp edges. Use file if necessary. With these new bigger holes aluminum tube is still durable more then enough to carry the very heaviest airplane.
2. Install aluminum tube and the belt back in place. Insert plastic clip into the new openings as it shown at the picture
Tighten it up and cut superfluous clip off 
3. Your Snap-Stand is back in service!
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Isabel Deslauriers from Montreal, who started flying just two years ago, won Canadian Nationals in Basic this year!
Isabel D. and Ray Buykgurel, her
friend and teacher, who was third in Sportsman after getting their
trophies and whole bunch of prizes, are posing with our Snap-Stand,
carrying Isabel's winning aircraft.
Here is Isabel D. posing with our Snap Stand.
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We wish you keep on winning folks! You can see the results of Canadian Nationals at Scale Aerobatics
Three types of Snap-Stand are currently available - made of oak, maple and poplar. Just visit our on-line store page and order it. All types of hardwood makes Snap Stand extraordinary robust.
We are currently working on our first ARF kit. It's 35% scale, 102" wingspan SU-26M. It's completely composite design. You'll find a lot of innovative engineering solutions in this airplane. Vladimir Lapshin, ex chief designer of real aerobat helped us a lot - it is going to be outstanding machine.
The weight of ready-to-fly aircraft is planned to be not more then 9-10 kg. The engine of the plane is 100-116 cc. An electrical version will be available as well. The first kits will be ready to ship before the beginning of next season. Check our web site frequently.
We are currently working on absolutely new Tooth Belt Servo Ganging System. This system allows to gang servos for rudder or for any other purpose easily and effectively. This revolutionary new system will help to save up to 40% of energy of your batteries and dramatically increase the torque. This job is on the final stage now. Tooth Belt Servo Ganging System will be presented at Canadian Nationals August 17th 2007. Check our web site frequently for report.
Also you can check our Review of the Red Plane "Snap Stand" by RCUniverse