Estes 1403 Riptide Launch Set, 18 inches

The Estes Riptide Launch Set is an impressive addition to the Ready to Fly (RTF) Series. With no assembly required, you can quickly set up on the launch pad and prepare for liftoff. This shiny rocket is factory assembled by specially trained craftsman, ensuring top quality for beginners.

Rocketeers aged 10 and older can enjoy the high-altitude thrills of the Riptide, reaching cloud-topping heights of over 650 feet. Adult supervision is recommended for children under 12. For your launching convenience, the set includes an Estes launch pad and controller.

The Riptide is ultra-aerodynamic with highly reflective blue chrome colored fins and nose cone, standing at 18 inches tall. When launched using standard Estes engines, it can soar to heights of over 650 feet and return on a colorful 12 inch preassembled parachute.

This exciting set contains almost everything you need for hours of high-flying fun. In addition to the Riptide, it comes with an Electron Beam Launch Controller, Porta-Pad II Launch Pad, and instructions. The rocket is easy to assemble and requires no special tools or painting, maximizing the time for flying.

Model rocketry provides both entertainment and educational value for kids. It encourages them to think about how rockets work, while teaching them the basics of propulsion, flight, and aerodynamics. This can help foster an early interest in science and engineering.

The Riptide requires Estes engines for launch, with recommended options including B4-4, B6-4, or C6-5. No special tools or painting are required for assembly, and the rocket can be ready for liftoff in less than an hour. It's a reliable, high performance rocket suitable for kids of all ages to enjoy.

With all the necessary launch components included, just add the engines and you'll be ready for liftoff. The Riptide Launch Set offers a thrilling experience for rocket enthusiasts and aspiring rocket scientists alike.

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