Not sure if anyone will reply to this old thread, but wondering if there is another Prop out there more durable than the 83" Hartzell? FX3 owner, with the 83" prop on 31"s. Landed in some super rocky mud, not realizing how muddy it was, and upon taking off beat the crap out of my prop. A few gouges and several nicks on the backside and edges. Anyway, just wondering if this is the top of the line and or the most durable prop out there for more "extreme," to me, backcountry landings? I should have not landed there of course, but figured this prop was more durable... What do I lose or gain, performance wise, if switching over to something else, if it exists?

I am sending the prop to Hartzell for evaluation, and repair hopefully, but wouldn't mind having a spare around. Sucks not to be flying!

Lastly, Hartzell is now $7,398 each blade with a 20-22 week lead time direct.

Thanks!