Newbie here
 

Been thinking about getting into 1/10th scale Crawling. I have raced
1/8th truggies and still have a couple of them and a Savage. There
isn't any Racing here in Gardnerville NV. So I was thinking about
getting rid of one of my trucks and getting a crawler. I went to
CKRC in Reno today and they let me try the store truck on their
course. Wow I am hooked. Anyway I was thinking about getting
an Axiol. Would this be a good choice or does anyone have any
better suggestions.

Thanks,
Kurt

I think it's your best choice right now to get crawling in a hurry. About a week after you get it though you will be modding like crazy. I've been into RC for over 20yrs. and my axial has been my most reliable RC ever..... and I would have to say the most fun.... and the most shocking thing is that it's the absolute slowest RC I can think of.... "thumbsup"

Modding is half the fun. I also like to paint. I like to go fast and get
lots of airtime, But going to CKRC today running the shop AX-10 got
me hooked. I will have to get rid of one of my 1/8th trucks first or
trade for one before I get a crawler, prolly pick a used one up on egay. Some of these guys here have some bad a$$ rigs.

Welcome to the site. The axial artr kit is the way to go"thumbsup"

Is this an 1/10th scale?

I think that is the one I was thinking getting. I think it comes w/aluminum
parts.

Welcome to the addiction "thumbsup"
Its the orange one

No, its 1/18th

Hey Kurt, whats up? I'm from good ol' g-ville too "thumbsup". Glad to see some others from my area here.

Thanks for all the welcomes.

Hey Van where do you go crawling?
I have not got a crawler yet, but I already want to build an area
in my back yard. Where at in G ville are you. I am in Chichester.

I have been looking at some Crawlers on ebay and some of them are
tubers. I read somewhere that you have to have a body on the rig
to compete. So If I got a tuber then I would not be able to compete
right? Tubers are cool looking and all but, I want to be able to compete,
also I like to paint bodies, but I guess I can paint tuber panels also. Any
clearification would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Kurt

im not 100% but i think tubers you just need certain panels on your rig to be able to compete

First welcome to the suck... j/k, but serious read my sig...:shock:.... to answer you question on panels and competitions. checkouthttp://www.usrcca.com/rules2008.pdf

most comps use these rules... cheers and have fun... tlts rule btw!!"thumbsup"

Thanks dznuts

I just got a star and went to the for sale section and you wouldnt believe the amount of stuff for sale that will save you a tun of money. that would be your best place to buy something that is quality and most likely modified other than ebay. if your not in a rush the new losi 1/10 looks very promising. good luck its alot of fun!

I would agree... If you like the Axial kit and you NEED it now, I would buy one ARTR.
But If you can wait, I think that the new Losi 1/10 crawler that will be hitting the market here pretty quick will give any axial a run for its money!!!"thumbsup"

I don't have my star yet and I am not in a real hurry. I would
love to have one right now because I wanna tear it apart and
put it back together and hop it up. I think that is half the fun
I know Losi and the Venom are coming out. I really like the Venom
but, Axial has been out and there is so much aftermarket support
for the Axial.That is why I was thinking of the Axial, also I could
prolly get a used one for a good price.

Welcome to the addiction

Once you go slow its all uphill from there;-)