Grant,correct me if I'm wrong. I understand the Sand Blaster #2 paddle is almost the same size as the Sand Master #1 paddle?   Are the Sand Master paddles beefier than the Sand Blasters?

SB #2 paddle height = SM 35.5 #2 height.  The difference is in the thickness and the outer edge of the scoops.  The 35.5's will not buckle/bend under as easily as the blasters.  The sliding difference is noticeable but not extreme on the blasters for better duneing vs the 35.5's were always pushing the car to go straight more, the masters would be better for drag racing.

The 16.50x15's with a 14" wide wheel I have on my BFD now are the best of both worlds.  But it's not as big of a car as the Jackson. 

great video

jerry knows his rail very well and can drive it for sure. 

generalg, have you been to st a dunes with jerry or with another group?

Grant,correct me if I'm wrong. I understand the Sand Blaster #2 paddle is almost the same size as the Sand Master #1 paddle?   Are the Sand Master paddles beefier than the Sand Blasters?

And the chase was on!!

Good info Grant!!  I think I will opt for the 36-17 Sand Blasters instead of the 35.5-17 Sand Masters. If I remember right you are running the 36-17 Sand Masters on a 12" wheel?  STU says 12 or 14" wheel with the Sand blasters but only recommend a 12" for the Sand Masters.  I have 14" and think the Sand Blasters will give me a flatter profile like the Sand Masters do with a 12"wheel.  Anyway,how do you like the Sand Blasters?  Ya,that 800+ from Kartek was a deal breaker.

Yes correct the new set are the 36-17 #2 Sand Blasters.  Previous set was the Sand Master 35.5 #2's but they were worn down thanks to the pavement at LS.  I wish I had done a 14" rear wheel when I ordered these new new OMF wheels.  I like how the blasters let the car slide easier than the masters.  The 35.5's #2 were on a 12" DWT wheel prior to these OMF's.