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EPIC RC Car Release! Traxxas Sledge 6S Basher Truggy Review | RC Driver
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2 жыл бұрынTraxxas fans all over have been begging for a new release from the brand and it’s here; meet the Traxxas Sledge found here: ! With the basher truggy segment on fire Traxxas saw an opportunity to get in with a new RC that fits nicely between their Maxx and X-Maxx. A truggy was the perfect choice to fill the void and give enthusiasts an exciting beast to bash, jump and have exciting RC experiences with. They did not disappoint either from what we can see. This is one of the most precise and perhaps the most tough RC models they have ever produced. This new basher was clearly well thought out and we’re of course going to give you all the details in this review. We go over everything, show you what’s inside the truck as Greg tore it down and then he takes it out for a rigorous bash session, multiple bash tests actually. This is your one stop video to see everything you need to know about the Traxxas Sledge! Note: Sorry about the "Interview" confusion. It was just a phone call so I could get facts and technical answers for the video rather than guesses.
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@RazorRC 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome job on the walkthrough, everything I wanted to know about the truck... and more!
@rcdriver 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m bummed I missed a few talking points, maybe I’ll hit them in my follow up. Thanks again for watching my friend!
@glennjthompson332 2 жыл бұрын
🤯Wowzeers She's Huge!😲
@hrivera9357 2 жыл бұрын
@@rcdriver Hey can I know where is that track here in Springfield we don't have any of those track,if I can have that location will be awesome.thanks in advance
@TRAVELER197 2 жыл бұрын
Differences between this and thr Kraton 6s?
@hpiedsavageed7608 2 жыл бұрын
Not a hate comment. But how come Traxxas gets to copy the Arrma kraton and sued arrma for releasing the Nero?
@cwatson42785 2 жыл бұрын
I think we know who we can thank for this. Finally traxxas changing with the times and acknowledging Arrma has been killing it with new and updated models constantly being released by them. Always top notch stuff Greg! Thanks for showing
@paulyblunden 2 жыл бұрын
How right you are. Soon as i saw the picture of the car. Shouted arma. Shouted kraton. Going to be a big court case i think..
@GTroy 2 жыл бұрын
@@paulyblunden I have had bad luck with spektrum ground tx/rx I always thought traxxas had touch more robust elctronics....but yeah I heard my lhs say traxxas has been nervous about arrma for a while
@paulyblunden 2 жыл бұрын
Was only traxxas for a while. Tried arma last year. Now got a kraton v5 and the new notorious. No problems with the radios at all. . Pleased i tried them. Really happy. Looks like traxxas agree with arma. This is clearly a copy of their work. Only better thing about the sledge has to be the clipless body shell.
@MKu64 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly I have to say that the aluminum chassis although 'seemingly' better on Arrma has been far worse for me than any plastic Traxxas chassis. Several bent Arrma's but never a snapped plastic Traxxas chassis.. For me at least the plastic has just been far more durable (flexible I guess). Maybe this new hybrid style chassis seems like it might be best of both worlds - adding stiffness and an easy to replace single flat plate to replace if it does actually bend rather than the whole chassis or at least without having to remove other parts.
@pewterngold 2 жыл бұрын
@@paulyblunden …..that’s a big fat NAHHHH on your court case comment. There’s no design infringement here. It’s a truggy. Lots of manufacturers make the same design. It’s not as if Traxxas copied an inboard shock design that was patented…..HMMMMM….what company did that again? The state rests.
@MarkSantaMaria 2 жыл бұрын
Aww you got the cool color too! Great vid!
@rcdriver 2 жыл бұрын
LOL I just started watching your video and saw you got green too. I got interrupted though. I’ll finish watching it later. 😄
@richduperbash2966 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic overview and driving Brother 🤗. So glad you sent it off the berm jump and persisted nailing that double 🚀🚀. The truck looks remarkably like a Kraton, but it's hard to fault sleek styling. Hopefully Tbone Racing will make a proper front bumper cuz everybody has lawn darts and hits solid objects on occasion 😱🤣🤣. Great upload!!! 🍻😎💪👊👊
@jessejames2546 2 жыл бұрын
I will withhold judgement until I see rich put this through its paces
@davidchennellsjr.6799 2 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to see what you and m2c come up with for this truck. Looks awesome, on the fence with the motor mount, hopefully they make them to fit bigger motors.
@TheflyingkiwiRC 2 жыл бұрын
Rich will have to buy one because I doubt Traxxas will be sending him one for free.
@greatwhitenorthrc509 2 жыл бұрын
Yep I hope arrma sues them
@rcdriver 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother! Just had to keep going! That berm might not look like much to some, but it is big when you’re standing there in person and the best spot I have available for sends. Looking forward to seeing what aftermarket manufacturers come up with for this beast for sure!
@CentralVAracer 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely looks like a Arrma killer! Great first entry into the truggy scene by Traxxas for sure.
@based_will 2 жыл бұрын
Traxxas better have their legal team ready! 😂 Definitely looks like a solid truck tho, I really like the motor cradle and the front steering knuckles, the motor smacks the chassis in my kraton and the steering pivot ball caps suck to install. Will be a tough sell at 799 tho, given arrmas RTR EXB trucks at 749 have 7075 aluminum components out of the box
@jamesrobinson4950 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah this makes me want the talion exb, more customizable, I’m pulling the esc either way.
@PetrolJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
I don't know, I'm thinking plastic might be better than aluminum. Plastic flexes and metal bends. And EXB has a rep for making more tacos than a Mexican restaurant.
@TheBigGuy78 2 жыл бұрын
I think the 1/8th truggy layout is universal enough they will get away with it. But......we all know what this is.
@based_will 2 жыл бұрын
@@PetrolJunkie the sledge has a metal chassis and towers just like the EXB lol
@PetrolJunkie 2 жыл бұрын
@@based_will Not even in the same league as the EXB. The EXB chassis looks like first year engineer designed it, which is why it tacos. No debris protection out of the box. The top brace is a tube which will bend easier than the Traxxas T bar. The angle supports are not reinforced at the chassis, that is another taco point. No reinforcement where the chassis narrows at the diffs, just a bent lip that isn't strong enough. Even the after market chassis can only go so far because the rest of the bits attached to the chassis limit what you can do to strengthen it. The Traxxas metal bit has better features that increase rigity and the plastic surround to make a tub. It also has a better bracing design, the T bar is a lot more ridged, and the towers look stronger. There are plastic angle braces that allow a certain amount of flex instead of creating pressure points for the metal to fold at. However, Traxxas left plastic where you'd want something to break to protect the more expensive bits. While using the metal chassis to create a low center of gravity. It's a much better design.
@swololikesolo1625 2 жыл бұрын
I think this truck is a perfect example of metal in the RIGHT places. Thanks for the thorough walk through!
@tyehicks8739 2 жыл бұрын
Love that Traxxas finally released a truggy! I will be ordering one as soon as I can!
@goon1500ify 2 жыл бұрын
It's crazy how much this looks like a Kraton !
@wolfscreek6106 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly what i thought when i saw it
@isidrogonzales5289 2 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly! Especially for a company that's ready to sue anyone for copying them, they don't mind copying others. 🤔
@S9RUT 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely aimed to be a copy of the Arrma and Team Corally vehicles. It's funny that Traxxas would copy designs, they really should be being original considering they sue everyone that somewhat "copy" "their" designs.
@joshmoncion5859 2 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see a side by side comparison with the kraton
@kh-qj7us 2 жыл бұрын
Don't think it looks like a kraton would love to see a side by side comparison
@rcilluminati26 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Next level fit and finish from Traxxas! I'm really impresed. Really loving the cage and body mount system but looks like it could use a bumper, lol. The chassis alone is a serious piece of engineering and that motor cradle, such a great design! Looks like it handles great, I will def be getting one of these. Great review, as usual!
@jamesshenk4615 2 жыл бұрын
LOVED THIS VIDEO SO MUCH! The Sledge is my dream RC and this video made it seem even awesomer than before. Great job on all the details and the perfect balance of talking and driving! thank you so much for making these videos and bettering the hobby with them!
@Livlifetaistdeth 2 жыл бұрын
My take away from this is, competition in the RC world only makes things better.
@trashbag8124 2 жыл бұрын
That’s the beauty of capitalism.
@mhods4457 2 жыл бұрын
@@Shadows-RC Indeed. Capitalism breeds innovation and competition. The only system that works long term.
@mhods4457 2 жыл бұрын
@@Shadows-RC Humans are greedy by nature. The actual problem are the people who make the laws and have been entrenched for decades in the government. They get buddy buddy with giant corporations and lobby on their behalf. And like you said, give all our jobs to China or other countries. But there's also another key to this problem. Americans have become incredibly lazy and don't even want to actually work. So who the hell is going to make all the stuff we consume? Well, eventually robots will. But for now it has to be somebody.
@mhods4457 2 жыл бұрын
@@Shadows-RC I partially agree. Technology has progressed to a point that it allows people to be incredibly lazy. Zero critical thinking ability and very little need for physical activity unless desired. Everything is instant and easy. College is a massive scam and I've known that for almost 2 decades. And I mean MASSIVE scam. You can almost see the irony dripping off these people saying capitalism sucks while their $1500 Mac book logo stares you in the face and they are sipping their $9 Starbucks and talking on their $900 phones. Yes things are expensive, but the reality is most people are INCREDIBLY stupid with money. So before any of this can change self-awareness has to take place which is a far cry.
@trashbag8124 2 жыл бұрын
@@Shadows-RC yep! Competition makes things better. Why have RC’s gotten better over the years? Because they are competing against other successful RC’s, and if they don’t, their company fails and a more successful company takes over.
@CCxRC 2 жыл бұрын
Gonna come back to watch the details of this video, but from the footage I skipped through briefly, it looks good. Their battery hold down is not my favorite thing, but not a deal breaker. I expect these will fly off shelves
@rcdriver 2 жыл бұрын
Oh, you need to see the battery hold down easter egg. 😎
@CoachD386 2 жыл бұрын
Will people complain about the $800 for this 1/8 scale as much as they did when the fire team price was announced?
@rcdriver 2 жыл бұрын
@@Atown804 That’s a foam pad in the bag. I show how the battery strap can be locked in, you’ll have to watch 😆
@ervinmedina9014 2 жыл бұрын
@@CoachD386 I was thinking the same thing. People went off the hinges on the price of Fire Team!! They claimed it was a 800$$ rig with tax. I wonder 🤔 what they will think about this new Traxxas release. 850$$ with Tax 😆😆👍
@riffraffsrc 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video and introduction to the new Sledge Greg! It looks amazing and will be awesome for places that the Xmaxx is too large. It was really great to see traxxas finally come out with a totally newly engineered model, it's been awhile! As far as people saying it's an Aarma Kraton copy, that's just ridiculous. There are lots of truggies out there and lots of monster trucks, and lots of short course trucks etc. That all resemble each other. What makes them different is what is inside of them, and even then they still are similar. Personally, I don't care who manufactures something as long as it performs good and the price is right for what you get! Great overview brother! 💯🤜🤛🔥🔥⚡⚡
@user-bg2vp9tv3r 2 жыл бұрын
I don't get brand loyalty. if it's good its good and if it's bad it's bad. who cares who makes it. do these people think the company is going to come over to there place and suck there d#@KS or something.
@dennisnothstein1311 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, I love the detail that you go into when reviewing new products. I've been think about getting something bigger than 1/10 scale and there are so many options, the x-maxx is too big for me and this looks like a perfect next step in my rc journey. Once again,thank you for the great video. Since getting back into the hobby 3 years ago I've learned so much watching your videos,keep up the great work,thank you
@combustionpropulsion4883 2 жыл бұрын
I would like to note that the VXL-6s used in the Sledge is actually different than the one in the E-revo or UDR. It was tuned to have a far more linear torque curve, more power in lower RMP. Along with the lower KV motor it is an absolute powerhouse!
@DB-qm4jx Жыл бұрын
You work for them 😊
@combustionpropulsion4883 Жыл бұрын
@@DB-qm4jx God, I wish. I don't even live in Texas.
@DB-qm4jx Жыл бұрын
@@combustionpropulsion4883 lol, same here. I wish I worked for em too. I’m almost any capacity. Well you seemed to be knowledgeable about the VXL-6 and all the programming that went into it. You made me very curious too learn more. Great response on your part!
@combustionpropulsion4883 Жыл бұрын
@@DB-qm4jx I've just done a lot of daydreaming about the Sledge so my research has gotten the best of me lol. I only really know what I've seen on the website or heard from customer support and other KZfaq videos.
@DB-qm4jx Жыл бұрын
@@combustionpropulsion4883 that makes sense. I sadly bought one a month after they came out and it’s still on the shelf never used even once. I also have the XRT for a week and I have to get using it too. :( my job hardly allows me to play with these things, but I sure am excited to feel the ESC in the way you describe.
@raynelson6163 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, love the detailed explanation of everything. I really like that spot you go to. Wish I had one like it where I live. I’m digging the sledge, but not with that price. $799.95 😳. Why in the world would they price it above the kraton? Especially when it’s a direct copy 😆.
@benambler6673 2 жыл бұрын
Try buying one is Australia....$1300
@traxxasslash95 2 жыл бұрын
Curious if this thing will end up replacing the E Revo on the lineup since they're pretty much occupying the same space.
@runngunrc1991 2 жыл бұрын
Also a rival to the Kraton my opinion.
@magnusm8516 2 жыл бұрын
nothing can replace the e-revo!
@toolbaggers 2 жыл бұрын
@@runngunrc1991 Not also a rival to the Kraton but this was made specifically to combat the Kraton. The problem is competing with yourself. A sold Sledge might men an E-Revo sits on the shelf
@toolbaggers 2 жыл бұрын
@@magnusm8516 The E-Revo replaced the Revo
@magnusm8516 2 жыл бұрын
@@toolbaggers my comment says e-revo?
@ronniecreason7870 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job let’s Kevin be the judge of bending chassis
@bradcarpenter1881 2 жыл бұрын
Another beautiful truck from Arrma!
@spike-- 2 жыл бұрын
🤦
@codenamethecleaner7519 2 жыл бұрын
$800 is outrageous for a 1/8 scale
@bassbro1 2 жыл бұрын
Same price as the UDR
@codenamethecleaner7519 2 жыл бұрын
@@bassbro1 that doesn’t make it any better lol still to much considering any other truck around same size and 6s is 5-600
@bassbro1 2 жыл бұрын
@@codenamethecleaner7519 To me $800 is outrageous seeing how the xmaxx is not much more expensive. I have 2 xmaxxes but in all honesty, I doubt I am going to get a Sledge because of the price. I have so many RC's I don't have time to play with now. There is no point in adding another vehicle to the bunch.
@codenamethecleaner7519 2 жыл бұрын
@@bassbro1 exactly there’s a few big 8s cars that are 100$ more so it doesn’t make sense to me
@jeremymiller2340 2 жыл бұрын
This is on the list, what a performance brother. It looks very smooth, very impressive, and it looks like a complete tank!!
@rcdriver 2 жыл бұрын
Seriously enjoyed driving this one!
@bucksrcworld8119 2 жыл бұрын
great bash session for sure, great review Greg, I see this in the stable of Traxxas for the foreseeable future!! Great truck to have with the xmaxx.
@donald2818 2 жыл бұрын
That T brace is impressive.
@nates.6464 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the great info! I think I’ll just stick to my Revo 2.0 for now tho
@rrrccc1571 2 жыл бұрын
Very impressive! Great comprehensive review as always!
@Max-np5gd 2 жыл бұрын
A great Traxxas Kraton 🔥 Very cool truck 🔥
@davidfanara3229 2 жыл бұрын
Good one !
@oliverstoys8411 Жыл бұрын
New level of product review 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻, very comprehensive product overview, best buyer guide video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@HyperReality4 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a tank and I really like that blue aluminum chassis. Thanks for all the info in this review. Always enjoy your content
@jimk962 2 жыл бұрын
It’s like a bulldog that moves like a leopard. Very nice. What a tank.
@robertmedina3195 2 жыл бұрын
Did you miss the part where it broke off the wing? That wasn't even a hard hit. What about the chassis that may be bent?
@thomasmckinley1172 Жыл бұрын
I’m getting tired of having to fix my Revo and mini after running them for a couple of packs. I just ordered the Sledge and am hoping that I’ll have hours of repair free fun. I’m really not into upgrades other than cosmetic. Your review has gotten me so excited, I can’t wait to get my Sledge!!
@lezoriq Жыл бұрын
Heya, how is your Sledge doing? Cuz I got E-revo v2 and I kinda want 2 get sledge.
@thomasmckinley1172 Жыл бұрын
@@lezoriq The weather here really isn’t cooperating, but I’m loving my sledge. Can’t wait to bust out my ramp and send it!
@arturosrk 2 жыл бұрын
I'm ready for a Sledge-Maxx already! 😁
@toddbertram6556 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a good release for traxxas, some nice little features. The motor harness is a nice feature for sure for massive landings. If she can 'out durability' the mt410 i will have to snatch one up.
@S9RUT 2 жыл бұрын
It's interesting how non of the reviewers sent the Sledge have talked about the Arrma Kraton, and mostly have an emphasis on fun. How much did Traxxas pay for reviewers to say that?
@spike-- 2 жыл бұрын
🤦
@Rawana_Adventures 2 жыл бұрын
Good point mate
@rcdriver 2 жыл бұрын
It’s pretty simple actually. This is a standalone review of the Sledge. No where in the title, thumbnail, video description or intro does this say it is a “comparison” video or a “versus” video. In my 30 years doing this I’ve never done a comparison in a first launch product video. It’s always done separately. See simple.
@S9RUT 2 жыл бұрын
@@rcdriver it's on literally everyone's mind though. All of the reviews I've seen so far have been the same, so Traxxas must be asking you to say exactly what they want you to say. They would've sent it to Kevin Talbot, but he doesn't review products without writing his own script, and they didn't send it to him even though he would've been a good reviewer for something like this. So obviously there's a set script....
@redblue40rc33 2 жыл бұрын
@@S9RUT they know in less than 2 maybe 5 minutes Kevin's gonna trash it......and he's a millionaire doing it ......funny how everybody else is doing the same and going broke trying to keep up....sometimes I wonder why in the hell I even bothered getting back into my old hobby when all people want to do is break their toys as soon as the camera is rolling.......there's no joy in it for like that, mine stays in prestige shape anytime, any place, anywhere without worry of breaking ....I simply drive them.....not bash or crash or whatever ppl are calling it.......
@boduke9428 3 ай бұрын
Love watching this and reading comments 2 years later. I betcha there's some different feelings now. Traxxas definitely missed the mark on that "not having to replace parts, sure it's gonna last, one tough truck" about the Sledge.
@rcbustanut2057 2 жыл бұрын
It looks great, but at $800, honestly, you're better of with an Arrma Kraton 6S or Talion 6S @ $599. Cheaper & you get aluminum towers & adjustable links. I have had both several Traxxas vehicles and several Armma vehicles. After owning Arrma vehicles, I never went back to Traxxas. My Arrma Typhon 6S received SOO much abuse between bashing & speedruns for 1.5yrs. I recently rebuilt it as I stretched it out for a custom speedrun setup. During the rebuild, I found VERY little parts that actually were worn or damaged. A few bearings, 2 hinge pins & a main input gear that was worn. Not bad for 1.5yr of hard abuse. I did replace 2 shock towers b4 this rebuild due to high speed crashes & 1 wing after countless cartwheels lol. But that's about it!. This is my stretched Arrma Typhon 6S is anyone wants to check it out & have any questions: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d9Wld5OrnrbUepc.html
@3SonsRC 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video brother!! I'm surprised they thought they had to go to a Pan Style chassis instead of fixing the E Revo🤔🤔 I get it though, looks to be a solid truck.... but, does look like they sat back and borrowed ideas form Arrma and Corally even and added their Battery trays and Body mount system🤔🤔.... But who can blame them?? Everyone borrows ideas right💯 Kudos to them for breaking out of their own mold.....BUT for $800 it should be 7075 shock towers and Chassis for EXB and XTR type pricing/bashing.
@toolbaggers 2 жыл бұрын
E Revo 3.0?🤔
@robertmedina3195 2 жыл бұрын
Truggies have been around like 20 years already.
@3SonsRC 2 жыл бұрын
@@robertmedina3195 yup, wasn't complaining bro, everyone copies, you can't honestly think they DIDN'T get some of inspiration from those that have gone before them.... And that's fine.
@fernsolo 2 жыл бұрын
Traxxas Kraton 🤔
@steveblackbird 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review/walkthrough. WOW this thing is engineered to take a beating!! Some brilliant ideas and solid designs to help this thing take some real punishment. Love how the gears are what look to be overkill. Think this will be the next King of the Bashers. Wonderful product from Traxxas. Well done..
@whome5810 2 жыл бұрын
I wish Traxxas had built this with a plastic shallow tub chassis design, there are enough bendy aluminium chassis on the market already!!
@TheUnknown714 2 жыл бұрын
You guys awesome video as always. Traxxas however is straight up biting Arrma Kraton style and design. Remember when they sued Arrma over the FAZON 6S BLX looking too much like their Erevo and won the lawsuit? Maybe Arrma should return the favor now 😆 🤣 😂
@spike-- 2 жыл бұрын
🤦
@greatwhitenorthrc509 2 жыл бұрын
Yep I hope arrma sues them
@taffyone1 2 жыл бұрын
Understand Arrma has no patents and most of their design components existed before Arrma did.
@greatwhitenorthrc509 2 жыл бұрын
@@taffyone1 so did the f’ing cantilever suspension that killed the NERO
@DoubleADay 2 жыл бұрын
It would be nice to get a side by side comparison with the maxx v2
@timmytimtime1284 2 жыл бұрын
Love it when the chassis is aluminum. Buying a truck and not having to worry about upgrading parts is nice 👍
@joeoetker5393 2 жыл бұрын
I have both makes of RC. A big part of the hobby for me is repairing and upgrading the trucks and I have to say hands-down Traxxas vehicles are infinitely easier to work on than Arrma. It’s not even close. I think that’s a part of the equation that people don’t give enough thought
@trashbag8124 2 жыл бұрын
I love this new Traxxas Kraton! Arrma should sue traxxas back :).
@HIPfreez226 2 жыл бұрын
That would be a good move, I’d love to see that
@ebesrc5173 2 жыл бұрын
He'll yeah.!
@spike-- 2 жыл бұрын
Armma salt😭
@keaginm2791 2 жыл бұрын
It would be cool if the colour of the chassis depended on which body colour you buy. Sort of how the Maxx is with the shocks.
@rcdriver 2 жыл бұрын
That was a question I asked. But yeah, blue only. Everything else including different color chassis’ will be available separately.
@keaginm2791 2 жыл бұрын
@@rcdriver Darn that sucks. For that reason I would've thought about buying one, still not out if question though.
@AlderaansRanger Жыл бұрын
I just got my sledge a few days ago. It’s a basher for sure. And fast with 6S power. Love it.
@bigbrowneye9635 6 ай бұрын
Solid truck and even solider video Greg. Looks like the perfect truck for The BigBrownEye Basher!
@OverBudgetRC 2 жыл бұрын
This thing looks awesome I want one so bad I'd drop in a Max 6 esc and run 8s 😁
@joshmoncion5859 2 жыл бұрын
Just buy a kraton exb and do that.
@OverBudgetRC 2 жыл бұрын
@@joshmoncion5859 Already did and its awesome
@DrunkinPunch 2 жыл бұрын
If Arrma and traxxas made a rc it would be this! I do really like the look for sure but can we please be honest traxxas has made a Kraton. Is it me?? I do like it though 👌🏻
@rcdriver 2 жыл бұрын
Traxxas made a truggy. Arrma didn’t invent the truggy. It’s simply another option for the class.
@DrunkinPunch 2 жыл бұрын
@@rcdriver I totally understand and absolutely agree but from a visual point of view they are extremely similar. Again I do like it though 👍
@EXTREMERC416 2 жыл бұрын
Arrma already made it....
@spike-- 2 жыл бұрын
@@EXTREMERC416 And buggies look like buggies, monster trucks look like monster trucks, crawlers look like crawler leaving you looking like a fool.
@MatthewSimm 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as always dude, super detailed! The truck looks sweet 👌
@maxpaul11 2 жыл бұрын
Great review! You did a great job on showing all the goodies! Thanks for sharing as always! Love your videos!
@doubleaaaron 2 жыл бұрын
This truck is really nice! Great review Greg. It looks like it will be able to take some abuse. I'm surprised it doesn't come with sway bars. A lot of thought went into this one. Great job traxxas!
@shermgreenland331 2 жыл бұрын
He already bent the chassis on a bmx track, just stop with the spam reviews trying to hype a crap company who sues everyone
@Frikkietube 2 жыл бұрын
It truly looks like an Arrma Kraton knockoff.
@theodoreberry3486 2 жыл бұрын
They need to be sued now lol
@Jamenj1999 2 жыл бұрын
Salty, why can’t y’all just like both.
@FreakoRico999 2 жыл бұрын
@@Jamenj1999 Because it would be nice to see something different these days then another "monster truck" with a very low fictional body, that has the rear wheel arches cut up open, and a rear spoiler which no real Monster truck ever had, ever.
@EXTREMERC416 2 жыл бұрын
@@Jamenj1999 how salty? The T brand goes around suing everyone under excuses of copying and stealing their innovation.
@S9RUT 2 жыл бұрын
@@Jamenj1999 with a brand like Traxxas, who sue everyone for even the slightest of "copied" design, you would expect them to be completely original. But no, and that's not a surprise really.
@burn1gotbeats 2 жыл бұрын
Great review 😎 I Wish they would have installed some bumpers with mounting light spots like the maxx
@lazaroenrique11 2 жыл бұрын
It looks like it needs a front bumper! Hopefully RPM can design one as good as the one they make for Arrmas 1/8 trucks. Just from this video it looks like a refined and improved version of the Kraton. Seems the chassis layout will make it easier to work on and maintain. Let's see how it does on people's hands over the next few months.
@ZeuZLoD 2 жыл бұрын
I think its incredibly overpriced for a Kraton 6s clone. Perhaps Traxxas goal was to aim for a direct comparison to the Kraton 6s EXB? Would have been more interesting if they would have had the same Kraton design but go with the plastic route like the XMaxx to keep the weight down and keep the durability high.
@paulclancy2404 2 жыл бұрын
Beileive or not traxxas with plastic still as heavy or even heavier. This rc better for people who don't wrench and tune and still want do big sends kratons a machine need be tended too sledge will have anyone in the game
@ZeuZLoD 2 жыл бұрын
@@paulclancy2404 Being that heavy with big sends is a higher chance of breakage.
@robertmedina3195 2 жыл бұрын
I'm in total agreement. At nearly 13 pounds this isn't going to hold up too great. It needs weight reduction.
@ZeuZLoD 2 жыл бұрын
@@robertmedina3195 Wonder if Basherqueen or M2C will end up making carbon fiber or aluminum upgrades for this. Would be highly interested if BQ made a CF chassis/shock towers and all the other goodies to drop the weight a ton.
@robertmedina3195 2 жыл бұрын
@@ZeuZLoD I don't think she would make a chassis because I think she can only make parts out of flat stock but I'm not sure. It is going to need so many parts to lighten it up and it will still be very heavy after because of the super beefy drivetrain. However, every gram of weight that can be removed will help that's for sure.
@vicdez 2 жыл бұрын
Get outa here with that MSRP. Get rid of the "Traxxas" tax, add some 7075 and adjustable links to bring it up to snuff to market and price ACCORDINGLY! Proprietary hexes! c'mon.... Traxxas the Apple of RC's...SMH
@spike-- 2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@vicdez 2 жыл бұрын
@Phuckofftopuss possibly, remember exb is 7075 though.
@vicdez 2 жыл бұрын
@Phuckofftopuss proprietary wheel hexes is still bad regardless. Plus no sway bars or wheelie bar just so they can sell it to you later...lol. I'll vote with my wallet and buy some Team Corally stuff😉
@tedrydstrom7478 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video……I have one on the way cant wait!!
@lloyderc 2 жыл бұрын
I’ll be getting one. Main thing I like is people just being honest on reviews. Good job
@asapplayz6912 2 жыл бұрын
Is it just me or does it look like a kraton 6s copy?
@racer14k99 2 жыл бұрын
100%
@DrunkinPunch 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely 👍
@toksta79 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely not a copy. It's a basic truggy layout that's been used long before Arrma designed the kraton. Name one part that is exactly the same.
@appalachianwilds1146 2 жыл бұрын
from what I understand they made it as the kraton 6s competitor
@hauntman 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly sort of
@pauls1816 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like traxxas wants to compete with arrma finally
@spike-- 2 жыл бұрын
🤦 Traxxas is the #1 selling rc brand.
@BatmanRc 2 жыл бұрын
Very good vidéo Nice truck 🔥
@michaeltapia3258 Жыл бұрын
Just bought a sledge and I love it. It's a solid rc
@anitalongass4720 2 жыл бұрын
Nah not worth that price. They’re selling this for $900(tax included) and we’re talking 1/5 prices right there.
@spike-- 2 жыл бұрын
I think I'll get two
@EXTREMERC416 2 жыл бұрын
So 800$ and most likely suffers from the same issues it has. I want to know what makes this 200$ better than the kraton
@DB-qm4jx 2 жыл бұрын
Reliability and support. You can’t even get anyone on the phone over at horizon. It’s seriously stupid
@EXTREMERC416 2 жыл бұрын
I just email them for my warranty claims. They ask me to answer a few questions proof of purchase and pictures/video of the problems. 1-2 days later order is being shipped with ups ground.
@spike-- 2 жыл бұрын
@@EXTREMERC416 Drink alot of water. Traxxas just came out with more for you to cry about. 😭
@EXTREMERC416 2 жыл бұрын
@@spike-- i dont own the thing or going to buy the thing to start crying about it. So ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@spike-- 2 жыл бұрын
@@EXTREMERC416 Why are you cry then?
@dowboykfx470 Жыл бұрын
I was gifted two x-maxx. Sold both because of the main issue. Plastic chassis and the way the body mount system was. Now I have to buy two of this model seems like Traxxas is getting it right again
@brianbellerive8546 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! You do the best overviews on KZfaq! I'm so pumped for this truck, Traxxas just blew my mind!
@Jonathan-bk7gs 2 жыл бұрын
An Arrma Kraton copy for $800.00??!! EASY PASS!!! Arrma should sue Traxxas!!!
@rushgush 2 жыл бұрын
looks kool, but traxxas wants u to use their batteries, and their charges is such a joke….
@spike-- 2 жыл бұрын
🤦 you don't have to use Traxxas batteries and charger. Jokes on you.
@rushgush 2 жыл бұрын
@@spike-- well obviously…. but it’s their business practice which is a joke.
@spike-- 2 жыл бұрын
@@rushgush I disagree but ok.
@rushgush 2 жыл бұрын
@@spike-- that would be like buying a civic and honda making u use only their tires unless u wanna void their warranty and use aftermarket tires. would u like that? probably not.
@spike-- 2 жыл бұрын
@@rushgush That makes no sense. I have 6 different battery brands with Traxxas connectors. And I use a protek charger. No warranty void.
@blizzardsadventures6187 2 жыл бұрын
I had mine pre ordered today. Was super happy to see you love it. Makes me feel that much more excited for it to get here.
@chef11chef11 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the indepth video. I was on the fence about the next Traxxas truck I was going to get. This tipped yhe scales for sure. Thanks
@knowair6767 2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always Greg. Maybe I'm jaded, but I don't see anything special here? Is it because it's from Traxxas, the most overpriced and overrated name in RC? It's nice that Traxxas has finally showed up to the truggy party, but I just don't see anything that hasn't been done over and over already. TRX fan bois rejoice!!
@AndyX 2 жыл бұрын
whats the deal with many of these RC channels always displaying an "o-mouth" facial gesture in the thumbnails ,,,I opened youtube this morning to 3 in a row...it's become a standard thing it seems anymore..and an odd habit thats prevelant these days
@timsgta 8 ай бұрын
Get over it?
@duncanhorwood4530 2 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear a American who doesn't say 'like all the time'. Also nice English too. Good info & video all around
@RCprincess24 2 жыл бұрын
I've thought about getting this truck so thank you for this video!
@koolaidwaterfountainsforth4236 2 жыл бұрын
Ahh yes, a much more expensive, rip off version of the kraton. Way too many similarities to it. For a company who cries and sues others for copying they sure aren't shy to do the same. I say boo traxxas for this one 👎
@spike-- 2 жыл бұрын
😭
@withlinbarhm1627 2 жыл бұрын
It’s funny traxxas will sue for a look a like design. Then they release this truggy. 😂
@dustang5.O 2 жыл бұрын
They tried to copy the Kraton, so much plastic though
@strech5412 2 жыл бұрын
The world has been a better place for the last 30 years - thanks !!!
@cwatson42785 2 жыл бұрын
New gluing process.... *Over glue* 😆 🤣 I like them!
@shermgreenland331 2 жыл бұрын
Paid review, copy of Arrma killing the game
@joebloggs4650 2 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see bumpers for the front and back. Cool review.
@victorm316 2 жыл бұрын
Wow. FINALLY TRAXXAS. AMAZING. I was a Traxxas guy for a while. I got sick of fixing g everything. I had the Erevo br and emaxx br. Got diving off constantly repairing it. I went to arrma. And i bet 100s of other purple did too. So they stepped up there game.
@EXTREMERC416 2 жыл бұрын
By making a rip off kraton for 799
@jesusg853 2 жыл бұрын
@@EXTREMERC416 keep crying
@EXTREMERC416 2 жыл бұрын
@@jesusg853 🥱im not paying 800 for this monstrosity but go get it nobody is holding you down.
@spike-- 2 жыл бұрын
@@jesusg853 He doesn't stop crying about Traxxas.
@jabroni6199 2 жыл бұрын
This thing looks amazing. My E-Revo Brushless has been pretty bulletproof with RPM arms up front and true tracks in the rear and single high TQ servo conversion. My Achilles heel now is stripping spur gears on 6S. this thing looks like it would smash right through it with hardly a scratch.
@bluegroovemodelsports9650 2 жыл бұрын
That Sledge is a natural on that BMX jumps....great video great review
@luispagan3188 Жыл бұрын
It’s a really nice looking truck and it looks very durable, fast. It’s looks like one of those Arrma truggies.
@marcinwilga6501 2 жыл бұрын
epic car, epic channel, best wishes from Poland
@mikebird8290 2 жыл бұрын
GOOD MORNING SIR FROM ENGLAND. I REALLY WANT TO SAY THANKYOU FOR YOUR HONESTY DETAILED REVIEW. WHEN S NEW RC VEHICLE COMES OUT. I ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOUR REVIEW. 🇬🇧🇺🇲🕊️✌🏻👍🏻
@chadriddle3517 Жыл бұрын
This makes me want a sledge
@bouldermultirotor 2 жыл бұрын
I really like your reviews....love my Maxx 4S (mine's all hobbywing and 6S) BUT I can't stand how much Traxxas makes you either go all in with their charger, their batteries, their connectors, and their tool to change the wheels....or replace everything with aftermarket parts. It looks like they are moving in the right direction overall though!! I want a Sledge so badly. Lately I've been Bashing more than flying drones ha ha!! My Maxx runs TBS Crossfire for superior range and has optional DJI FPV for that driver's seat view BUT Line of SIght driving like you're doing is still needed to hit jumps correctly etc...Thanks for cranking out great videos and for advancing the hobby.
@billypennrc2273 Жыл бұрын
Such a sick truck/truggy 11:47 . I have beat and thrashed mine hard and the chassis is as straight as an arrow. Just about any chassis is going to break or bend sooner or latter when tortured and pushed way beyond what it was designed and built to withstand. Take a full size pickup and send 20 feet in the air..yea your gonna break stuff. 🏁
@AdamHarte 2 жыл бұрын
I have been seriously thinking about getting (and saving for) the Arrma Kraton for my next RC, but this actually seems like a really good option. I might have to think a little more.
@TheKittyClink Жыл бұрын
kraton isnt bad just cost more to repair but it is like 200 cheaper than the sledge so pros and cons with anything. Kratons do eat diff gears alot to for some reason. its a good truck to tho
@jhall651 Жыл бұрын
What wheels and tires do you have on the blue rustler in the back? I put some badlands on mine and they lasted a few days of grass and street runs before they started to tear off the rim. I tried to re-glue them but the foam was bulging out one one and throwing off the balance. Was pretty disappointed. Thanks for any response or recommendations. I don’t really bash at all. Just street and grass field driving.
@GosGosraider 2 жыл бұрын
Nice RC, Nice technologie, thank you for presentation RCDriver
@dangsJ Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great detail dive into the Sledge. Amazing vid quality and in depth info. Keep it up!
@wippip 2 жыл бұрын
Perhaps a stupid question or I missed it: but why is the spur gear exposed through that slot in the aluminum base?
@rcdriver 2 жыл бұрын
To eject rocks and debris if they enter that area so it doesn’t get stuck in the gear.
@desertfoxnelsonromel627 2 жыл бұрын
Wowww that’s a cool new truggy
@brandonv4900 2 жыл бұрын
Now that’s a rig. !
@danal1911 Жыл бұрын
Great video! 👌🏻 I have it in the cart right now! I’m new with RC cars but doing my homework to learn! Love this one…is sick! Thanks for the video! 👍🏻
@rcsendandblast1579 2 жыл бұрын
Epic video review. 5 degrees is bordering cold I wish it was 18/20 degrees outside 😎👍soon it will be
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