+1 on DCM's comment,
There is another factor that is well overlooked...
There is a big impact on the not to distant future of the hobby too... if clubs are already getting to the point that handouts are not viable because of no support and PT's will be the future... (yep i'm aware handout batteries can be changed but the components are not gonna last forever... plus all handout signals were lower strength than my MRT signal when tested with a reader)
how will that effect beginners to the hobby?
they will have to spend £80+ on top of their rtr cars etc just to get their laps counted?
Or clubs will have to spend out on a batch of PT's to allow newbies or club racers to start the hobby and then deal with the fact repairs are not offered by Mylaps when the wires become damaged or plugs worn etc? PT's are not designed to be treated in the way handouts are with their bulky cases that don't have wires hanging out and simple mounting method etc.
It's also mentioned on BBK site that the Harry outright price is an offer at the minute and prices will rise.
MRT issue aside, my opinion is that the hobby as a whole is being fleeced and it will only continue, considering there are no significant benefits for using the new system or Mylaps PT's compared to others.
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