Vanquish has parted ways with Horizon Hobbies.

[ferrebee88]

I saw this posted by Vanquish.

Attention Vanquish Products customers:
We would like to share that the distribution partnership between Vanquish Products and Horizon Hobby has come to an end. We appreciate Horizon Hobby’s long-term support and wish them continued success.
Some items may appear as “DISCONTINUED” on the Horizon Hobby website. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on available products, please visit the Vanquish Products website.
If you have any questions, please contact us through our website at vanquishproducts.com
Thank you for your continued support,
Vanquish Products

 

[DavidB1126]

Horizon being sneaky again.
They did the same thing with AE on discounted parts and products
Horizon is a terrible company imo. Shady. But not as shady as radiolink

Its good that Vanquish made the right choice.

 

[MVRCA]

That's interesting.

 

[CreepyQuarryCrawler]

It's good to have things spread out a bit.

My guess is HH wanted more points off the product and VP said no thanks.

 

[Mike4xdriver]

This move has me looking at a vanquish for my next rig now. HH

 

[TeknoJ]

I would love to know the juicy details! Who will be next to walk out?

 

[ferrebee88]

Horizon probably tried to buy them so they could be controlled...

 

[Doom!]

Horizon does seem to be rubbing a lot of people the wrong way lately. Maybe the small guys still have a chance.

 

[CertifiedMike]

This move has me looking at a vanquish for my next rig now. HH

100000%!!!

Not being a Horizon product is one of the first things I look for in any RC product I buy.

 

[xjtorc]

Horizon probably tried to buy them so they could be controlled...

I definitely think it was this.

 

[332_RC]

100000%!!!

Not being a Horizon product is one of the first things I look for in any RC product I buy.

Doesn't HH own Duratrax

 

[332_RC]

Horizon does seem to be rubbing a lot of people the wrong way lately. Maybe the small guys still have a chance.

Glad to see Vanquish break free. Hope they grow & can for once get a VRD Stance or a H10

 

[CertifiedMike]

Doesn't HH own Duratrax

I thought they did and then closed duratrax all together but I haven't researched to verify.
I think the last Duratrax thing I've seen short of paint was the set of tires I picked up from you.
They used to be pretty huge if I recall correctly.

 

[DavidB1126]

Doesn't HH own Duratrax

Yes. And ruined it to pieces like the usually do.
Just like they did with Onyx, Trinity, and now tlr with parts support. Id also include Proline into it but it's what it is.

 

[332_RC]

I thought they did and then closed duratrax all together but I haven't researched to verify.
I think the last Duratrax thing I've seen short of paint was the set of tires I picked up from you.
They used to be pretty huge if I recall correctly.

Those tires were not too good. I'm sorry

 

[332_RC]

Yes. And ruined it to pieces like the usually do.
Just like they did with Onyx, Trinity, and now tlr with parts support. Id also include Proline into it but it's what it is.

I've had good results with Proline stuff.

 

[DavidB1126]

Imo Proline stuff is ok. It just depends which product it is
I heard lots of issues, both with Proline and Losi shock seals being leaky. I have that issue myself on my 22. I also have a set of bald eagle truck slicks that the inserts are super firm and have a huge air gap between the tire. I'm hoping to switch to Jconcepts smoothies once I need new ones.

 

[332_RC]

Imo Proline stuff is ok. It just depends which product it is

I've only bought Proline tires & bodies. Jconcepts bodies are really good. I got a set of Jconcepts tires, pretty good set. But their website is lacking big time.

 

[CertifiedMike]

Those tires were not too good. I'm sorry

I'm still running a pair on the front of the Granite. Ran it this afternoon. They do ok.

 

[BashingBrian]

Not being a Horizon product is one of the first things I look for in any RC product I buy.

1000000% why I don't entertain buying any new Arrma's in the foreseeable future, only thing I will buy from them is some of their Proline crawler tyres..

Good luck to Vanquish, they can easily be a stand alone brand in my opinion, they are pricy but the quality is 1000% topnotch.!!
I have 3x of their rigs and they are just awesome in my opinion, and if you're like me and enjoy kits they are one of the few remaining companies that make kits..!!