Yes I have built on them. I think for hobby builders they are a great option. I think there are better options if you are really looking for true performance. BUT if this is your first build, don't spend a ton of money. Buy on a budget, learn some lessons, then invest on future builds.

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by thedude &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">If you want the lightest and most sensitive - you need to be looking at the RX8, North Fork HM, St. Croix SCIV+, pheonix etc..... if you want to keep it under 100 bucks - try some hydra blanks from ALX. i've built on 2 and both came in a full ounce lighter than comperable mhx and rx7 builds i've done in the past (both came in around 3.5oz finished weight at 7'3"). </td></tr></table>

I'd bet your Hydra came in lighter than a comparable St Croix SCIV, Batson RX8 or RX8+. I haven't seen the NFC HM weights to compare.

Might have something lighter coming soon... should know in the next month.