Max Degree of slope?

[jaxcoffee]

Could anyone tell me what they have found to be the max amount of slope on a comp course? Or an average amount of slope that makes a course challenging, but not over the top hard?

Thanks

[Brandon]

Best way to find out is to get your rig and build a high traction slope (sandpaper on wood) and drive it Most natural obstacles are not straight inclines so the max angle changes when a rig can hook one of the front tires on something

[Brainstain]

The length of the slope does a lot for crawlability. A short steep face is crawlable with wheel speed to shoot up the rock. A 4 foot face of the same angle may be impassable.

[jaxcoffee]

I'm working with 8' long x 4' wide panels. All will be made up with different rock formations on the faces. The panels will be adjustable, so I'm wondering what the max might be for a starting point, or finishing point, all depends on which way I can start working from.

Thanks for your input guys. I appreciate it.

[jaxcoffee]

With the base and back structure being equal, that would make it a 45 degree angle. Would that be to much for max slope, no matter what type of rock face is on it?

[Stormin2u]

Originally Posted by rambler

The length of the slope does a lot for crawlability. A short steep face is crawlable with wheel speed to shoot up the rock. A 4 foot face of the same angle may be impassable.

Jax what the rambuller says is very true. You however don't have to necessarily have to stop at 45* angle you should be able to adjust beyond that and hopefully you'll be able to adjust it less than 45* as well. Your design needs to have adjustably.

[jaxcoffee]

Originally Posted by Stormin2u

Jax what the rambuller says is very true. You however don't have to necessarily have to stop at 45* angle you should be able to adjust beyond that and hopefully you'll be able to adjust it less than 45* as well. Your design needs to have adjustably.

Good points Stormin. The very reason why I'm asking these questions is for adjustability. Does anyone on here have Sketchup. I would love to send you guys a file of what I'm working on so you can get a better idea as to why I'm asking.

Thanks so much for your experienced input.

[rckjeep]

Almost sounds like you don't own a crawler. Mine will go up what seems like 70*-75*

[dieselfuel]

most crawlers from what ive seen will max out at about 63-65* or so. thats very low slung comp specific rigs. i havent seen any go past 65 though.

[rckjeep]

Originally Posted by dieselfuel

most crawlers from what ive seen will max out at about 63-65* or so. thats very low slung comp specific rigs. i havent seen any go past 65 though.

That sounds more reasonable. But I'll grab my angle finder and check some of the climbs next time we crawl.