What's the big deal with rock crawlers anyway?

[Finnster]

I didn't really get the point of crawling until I saw one of Arct1k's trucks this year, and the thing was seriously awesome. I've done a bit of pseudo-crawling with my revo, sav and other MTs, which was fun for a bit, but no way could compare to a hardcore specialized truck like his.

To me, the fun seems in what rediculous thing you can manage to get up. I don't know the rules and strats for points and all, but watching something flex and articulate and climb up an impossible pile of rocks seems pretty cool and quite a bit of fun.
Not so hot on the scalers tho.

If I had more time and wanted a new money pit, I may get one. OTOH anything I would get would most likely be a stocker, and would seem a bit sad in comparison. ;)
IDK, I may get an AX10 or something one day... that or a little foam plane...

[_paralyzed_]

I haven't made the plunge into crawlers yet myself, but they are frickin' cool!

4 wheel steer rigs, transmissions with "dig" units (locks an axle so the opposite end can pivot around it, turn on a dime) rigs with dual esc's and motors, pendulum wheels, working winches.............. it's all pretty cool.

And when crawling, batteries last 4ever!

[Desert Rc]

I was the same way...whaat is the hype....im not into the slow thing. Well all I can say is I have about a grand in a 2.2 Berg crawler now and loved every minute of it.

1st misconception is its painfully slow....not really. I have 2 35t brushed motors in mine and when I need wheel action its there on the fly. I love strategy in life in general as well and I guess rockcrawling is like a RC chess game in sorts. You always have to plan a few moves ahead, think about what your doing, and be quick all at the same time as its a timed event.

As well I love nature....and I dont get enough of it. If you have children it can be a great part of an outing. Plus events are a family event quite often but not always. Rock crawling is a way to really take another look at simplistic beauty in life and nature that often we are going so quickly in life that we pass by.

Another point is you MUST realize that comps bring a WHOLE new life to the hobby just as racing is for us....although I have to say I am not a huge fan of racing RCs but the enjoyment I got out of Crawling with the locals is unmatched in my experience. They go out of there way to be helpful and keep you crawling. If I didnt have such a shittay job that I lived at most of my life I would still be out there on the weekends tearing it up.

The comment that crawling is 80% tweaking/wrenching and 20% on the rocks is not entirely true. If you buy a Berg MOA and build correctly you will be on the rocks and see alot of action with few breaks. If you do break its usually a cheap part.

my .02

[Desert Rc]

Cheapy camera shots





I loved this place so much!!The best.

[Desert Rc]

Different rock and rig



some of the locals scale rigs...Im not patient enough for this segment




solid climber


Dont you wish we could do this with our 1/8 scale truggies??



One more time to show its not a fluke...EVERY TIME!!

[Semi Pro]

Originally Posted by Desert Rc

Dont you wish we could do this with our 1/8 scale truggies??



One more time to show its not a fluke...EVERY TIME!!

now i have to go try that

[Arct1k]

Originally Posted by Finnster

I didn't really get the point of crawling until I saw one of Arct1k's trucks this year, and the thing was seriously awesome. I've done a bit of pseudo-crawling with my revo, sav and other MTs, which was fun for a bit, but no way could compare to a hardcore specialized truck like his.

That was a toy compared to how my rigs are now... Give me a call - will get you hooked up ;)

[JThiessen]

The only thing that has kept me out of it so far is that I too would probably grow bored with the driving. However, once the economics turn around, I will be getting a scaler started. I'm with Slowkrawl, building them would be kickass. That part of the MT's is what attracts me the most also - keeping your rigs stock is booooorrrrrring.....!