The best electric short course trucks for beginners?

[VB14]

I been reading a couple of rc magazines and they've said that the kyosho ultima and hpi blitz are good for beginners. but i just can't make up my mind on which one to get. also are their others i should consider as well.

 

[RusTLeRx350]

For beginners, definitely look at the Slash. It is durable, so mistakes won't kill ya' and out of the box, it doesn't require set up. It's good to go.

 

[tamiya]

Slash also usually cheaper than the others once you consider
TRX supplies a battery & charger in the box

vs others you've gotta spend more $$ buying them separately

 

[ischilk]

Slash for sure. I have 3 extra slashes for my friends and family to drive on our track and they take a beating, easy to maintain and cheap to repair when something does break which is rare.

 

[tamiya]

Slash for sure. I have 3 extra slashes for my friends and family to drive on our track and they take a beating, easy to maintain and cheap to repair when something does break which is rare.

haha same, i thought i was the only geek with that

biggest casualty are AA batteries... quite often the TXes get left on

 

[Jump-err...]

I vote for the Slash! It is very durable and the are lots of hop-up's available, and parts are very cheap.

 

[AzRon]

I think that the Slash is a good deal, with the 2.4ghz radio and most Hobby shops have parts galore:thumbup1: Can't go wrong for a beginner. AzRon

 

[healthyfatboy]

Definitely go with the Slash to begin with. Very beginner friendly, inexpensive, inexpensive to repair, and very durable like others have said.

 

[ImGoinRCn]

SC10 or Blitz

 

[bside]

I vote Slash... despite being bashed for it's high CG design, it usually keeps up with the more race oriented trucks very well and its design makes it more forgiving - leading to more consistent lap times, especially for beginners.

I really wanted a Blitz when I was picking out my first SCT and decided to go for the Slash. It's sooo durable and it's the only truck that's waterproof right out-of-the-box...

Another thing is parts availability.. The 2 very small hobby shops in my town stock mainly Traxxas parts and 3/4 of the trucks at the track are Slashes so much more peer support too..

 

[booggieman2u]

I vote slash for durability it gets a 10 yes it kinda ruff to handle. But if you are just starting out u need a truck that can take a beating and keep on running (and most hobby shop keep traxxas stuff in stock) let us know what u decide on.

 

[motonut]

Get a slash, cheap, durable and parts are plentiful. then move on when you're ready to move up.

Check out the Blitz ESE, Great Truck.