It's nice to see someone touch on the subject and not just suggest the newest thing.

I ran NiCd as kid so I can't really compare the difference. As I kid it was a Nikko radio control, so it's not like I was "in to the hobby" by any means. That was my first and only RC until I was able to purchase my own at the age of 29. hahaha. The jump from NiMh to LiPo was insane, but expensive.

Something for others to consider is that he may have a rig, or electronics that can't handle LiPo. Notice how he didn't mention LiPo at all.