Newbie Lipo Qu's

[Bigdawgracer]

Hi All,

I have some more qu's about Lipos and use/charging of.

I have bought a couple of Reedy 5200mah saddle packs off here and have a new Imax B6 charger.

I don't have the link lead for the saddle packs.
Do I need a lead with a balance wire as advertised on the Bay?

Do I need a balance board also?

If so can someone explain why in newbie terms please.

Sorry for the (probably) silly qu's.

I come from a nicad background.................

Thanks!

Martin