Chicko Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Hi guys im thinking of getting my first offroad rc. Im looking at a traxxas summit, is this a good choice for a beginner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 depends what your budget is.... and what sort of offroad driving you enjoy. The Summit is not that fast for the cost.,..as it's more of an oversized trail truck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 (edited) Just a FYI @Nick new member with two identical threads that may want merging. Other: @Chicko so many variables to consider. When you say off road is it dirt, gravel, mud, grass? You hoping to jump it, go fast or more sedate? budget? etc etc. Something of a similar size (ish) to the Summit and price that is very capable off road on a variety of surfaces as well as being a great RC choice for beginners & experienced RC users alike is the Arrma Kraton 6S. Link: https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/arrma-kraton-6s-v5-blx-blue-1334288 Something like that you could start to use on 4S initially and then as your driving improves and you want more speed simply upgrade to a 6S battery for more power. Edited September 30, 2021 by GMballistic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 (edited) A Kraton is probably the better RC BUT its in no way comparable to a Summit? You cant lock the diffs, drop the gearing with a flick of a switch and crawl over rocks at 5mph with a Kraton? A Kraton would be a better choice than say a E-Revo, but if the slow crawl aspect of a Summit is the appeal than the Kraton isnt a valid option IMO Again. Im assuming the OP wants the crawl type stuff as he has originally gone with a Summit? Edited October 1, 2021 by Kpowell911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanmacine Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 21 hours ago, Chicko said: Hi guys im thinking of getting my first offroad rc. Im looking at a traxxas summit, is this a good choice for a beginner? I assume you mean this model: https://traxxas.com/products/models/electric/summit As @Kpowell911 says, is a very polivalent rig, can lock the diffs and you can bash with it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicko Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 @Juanmacine yes that model or the 1/16 model i dont know which one is best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 I put a castle brushless combo in my summit. Excellent truck. I went through the drive shaft that goes from the gearbox to the rear diff regularly though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 10 hours ago, Kpowell911 said: A Kraton is probably the better RC BUT its in no way comparable to a Summit? You cant lock the diffs, drop the gearing with a flick of a switch and crawl over rocks at 5mph with a Kraton? A Kraton would be a better choice than say a E-Revo, but if the slow crawl aspect of a Summit is the appeal than the Kraton isnt a valid option IMO Again. Im assuming the OP wants the crawl type stuff as he has originally gone with a Summit? Yes I know it's not comparable to a Summit for crawling duties but as the Op wasn't specific and just said for "offroad" that is why I suggested the Kraton as another "offroad" option. 😉 I didn't assume that he wanted to crawl, ...rather that as a beginner he'd just seen the Summit as a cool looking truck to offroad with. Hopefully you guys can help him out as I'm definitely not into crawlng. I do know FTX crawlers seem to get some good reviews from owners of them and most of the 1/10th scale are about half the price of the Traxxas Summit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicko Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 https://m.traxxas.com/products/models/electric/summit-1-16 This is what my original plan to get this one. Whats your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 21 minutes ago, Chicko said: https://m.traxxas.com/products/models/electric/summit-1-16 This is what my original plan to get this one. Whats your thoughts? I own three Traxxas 1:16ths, Theyre great BUT I dont think theyre worth their Retail Price. Whats your budget? And what do you want to do with the truck? I think an Arrma 3S or a Rustler VXL would be better choices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicko Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 My budget is £500. And i want to do abit of crawling / gravel. From what ive read the summit is not the best crawler but i am a newbie to the hubby and i dont expect myself to be good at crawling at first thats why i say gravel aswel best of both worlds kind of. Does that make sense lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 The Summit in your budget is the small 1/16th one just bare in mind. Its about the same size as an A4 Sheet of paper. I know nothing about crawling, it really doesnt interest me at all, so Ill bow out now but theres some Brilliant people on here who know all there is about crawling and Im sure theyll help you find something 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 @Chicko I'd personally take a good look through the crawling sub sections on here. Rock crawlers here: https://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/forums/forum/185-rock-crawlers/ Scale crawlers here: https://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/forums/forum/101-scale-crawlers/ Then based on what you read/see in those two sub section try to figure out which category the RC you might like is most likely to fit into and then ask for help in one of those sub sections. Like @Kpowell911 I know very little about crawling as it's not my thing but there are a lot of people on here who do and love to share the knowledge to help others. I hope that helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 If your looking for a crawler/trail truck what about this ? https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/hobao-dc1-110th-crawler-kit-g-wagon-style-427474 Kit version at £200 will allow decent multi channel Transmitter combo servos ESC (hobbywing 1080) motor and some upgrades RTR https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/hobao-dc-1-scale-crawler-g-wagon-style-grey-425909 Check out the DC1 owners section here It might float your boat 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanmacine Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 On 01/10/2021 at 16:04, Chicko said: @Juanmacine yes that model or the 1/16 model i dont know which one is best The 1/10 overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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