After your Xmas gifts to the guys this isn't a surprise!!! Love the rc airplane content on your channel!! Had me laughing pretty good, also George is the perfect camera dude for you!!!!
@@hellfire08 thank you, I was coming to say something similar but you got it, I guess we are gonna hear the RIP thing for block everywhere we look....it sucks yes but damn on a RC video come on....
I just wanted to Say Thank You!!! My 4 Y/O LOVES watching RC Monster truck videos and I have no reservations about letting him view any of your videos!!! You never swear you always Laugh and you seem like you are a pretty positive person in general! Thank you again!!!!
Props to Kev for being the only guy on the internet to show that there's a grub screw securing the hex adapter pin. I was about to destroy my Sledge because I can't be f'd to look up the exploded diagram. Then I saw this! Top man, Talbot.
So basically the Sledge is good once you throw the same money at it as you do an Arrma.... 😅. And to think of the 'shade' Traxxas threw at Arrma on release of this thing!
These sledges are pretty strong out of the box honestly, rc has came a long way regardless. Kevin’s probably the only person as reckless as cleeter and even he struggles to break them 😂
When you say 'look at the quality of that machining' - Normally, I completely agree with you and the machining is both faultless and beautiful. That GPM brace looked just... okay (although I couldn't see for sure if it was just the paint/anodise that was just a little rough). That being said, I remember buying GPM upgrades 20 years ago for my HPI nitro cars (RS3 and Savages) and the GPM parts were pretty terrible back in those days (to the point where some bits just didn't fit at all or had missing holes/threads), it does look like they have improved massively since then, to their credit. Great vid as always though Kev, wishing you a hugely prosperous 2023, mate!
I have to agree. Had several horrible parts for HPI rigs in the early 2000’s and now I have a steel spur and CVD’s all around on my Sledge and have not had issues as of yet. I do have a set of M2C’s CVD’s sitting here though for when these finally do bend (which I’ve seen on other channels). If you are super super picky with your materials like I am, you can see some differences in different manufacturers 7075 aluminum as well as upgraded steel parts, though...
Here are my thoughts on these two. The sledge has better air control with the stock system. The Kraton handles better on rough terrain. The sledge gets around the track quicker. The Kraton and the Sledge with upgrades are both great options. You will have fun with either one. Stock out the box I think the sledge is tougher. If you're going to buy a Kraton, skip the RTR, get the EXB and change the chassis when it bends. At the end of the day, if you take any RC car to the skate park something is going to break. I want to see Game Over at the skatepark. I think Game Over with break the skatepark! 😂😂
My reason for watching Kevin Talbot's channel? First of all, it shows what I can't do with my RC cars. So I feel vicarious satisfaction and pleasure. this is a really cool channel thank you.👍👍👍
Got both Kraton 6 and Sledge. Kraton is more zesty, Sledge is tougher out the box, with a better servo and electrics. Better quality. UK seems to be on 2nd shipment of Sledges and I've not encountered the QC issues the US early adopters did (bolts, pinions etc). A good out the box all-round basher. My Kraton is better, but I've spent more on it. The Sledge body shell is brilliant with cold hands!
Sledge is 10x better..I bought a exb kraton and it blew out every servo I put in it.. I've just bashed the sledge done nothing to it and it's still going had it for 6 months still going strong
Kev, I wish a video series where you build a rc car from scratch without a specific basecar. Just use only your favorite upgrade parts to make your own hardcore basher.
I still have an old school traxxas sledge hammer. With all that glorious yellowish white plastic that break when you look at it. Still really cool though
I had a Sledgehammer back in the day. I think there were three versions. I believe mine was the second version. It had the white plastics and black aluminum pieces. I remember always breaking body mounts and snapping outdrives. I thought the tires it came with looked awesome. I wish I still had it.
Watching your video my husband working on my kraten (it caught fire). The part where you throw it on I told my husband see how easy it is. So he tried it it didn't work. Hehehe we always watch you to see how good a rc is
Kev thanks for all the great videos. Watching them has got me back into the hobby got a Slash Ultimate to start with mainly due to not having to work on it much at the start. X-Maxx soon for sure.
Thanks Kev for all the vids and giggles. You got an Xray racer now hooning around with an Arrma Senton and introducing my daughter to RC. Cheers fella!
Kev your my favorite RUclipsr and you have been for like the start of the channel keep up the great work kev thank you for the entertainment for the past 4 years
Just an FYI get the rear RPM hing bolts for the xmaxx and use them for the sledge, they work perfect and are much much better than the stick traxxas ones. I broke 4 stock taxxas ones, swapped to the xmaxx rpm bolts and haven’t broken one since!!
I would really like to see you acquire the MJX Hyper Go brushless and just absolutely thrash it and look into upgrades that could maybe fit IE differentials that are stronger metal and a bit beefier. For us budget bashers
I tried gpm on my fireteam and the braces came with completely wrong thread.will never try them again.M2c from the beginning no more giving anyone else a chance 💯
Seems like they are both the same once modded... Sledge seems harder to work on but I'm sure the diffs are stronger. Diffs are Arrmas Achilles heal. However, I've never seen an Arrma blow apart like that on all 4 corners at once!
Max is deff harcore🤣 you are in a heated jacket , max in a flimsey t-shirt🤣🤣 ...! Well done bud, i liked the video👌 deff needs more upgrades tho... take a look at aldo loyal his one.. i belive he has it all upgraded🤷 ( not sure tho )
I'd just like to see SOMEBODY make one that works really well AND has everything upgraded to the max straight out of the box! Surely it would even work out cheaper since you wouldn't be paying for all those parts that you're either just going to rip straight off, or HAVE to rip off after they break anyway. All these mods SHOULDN'T be necessary. Replacement parts need to be available because nothing is indestructible but, make one that doesn't need immediate and constant ongoing upgrading, for a price of course but, like I said, it should work out cheaper because you wouldn't be wasting parts. I know I'm not buying another until someone does so if they don't, that's it for me.
Wow I was just checking out your merch I can't believe a t shirt is $45 in Canada. That's absurd. Good luck with them anyway. Love your content and channel. Bash for life!
Amazing video! Exactly what I was looking for to help me decide what rc to buy next! It looks like the lower hub carrier pin broke and released the forces outward. I would say longer bolt washer and nut. Not sure if aluminum hub would be good or if it would transfer the shock and cause the end of the arms to break.
Hello its me rockets kidz. Thank you for sharing this cool video, now i know better the world of Rc by watching this video. By the way, nice collection you have there. Awesome Garage!
Right out the box it sits with much needed upgrade to bring it up to comp😂 great basher overdue by traxxas🔥but at the end they all break but what a BEAST😂😂😂😂
We love our sledges, Traxxas builds some awesome products.
Cleet! Didnt expect to see you in kevs chat! Should have i guess
I loved seeing Sam get his. I bet that's the cleanest Sledge in the World 🤘
Ha! It was your video that started me down this RC rabbit hole.... Lol
How did both my worlds come together in a RUclips chat😂
After your Xmas gifts to the guys this isn't a surprise!!! Love the rc airplane content on your channel!! Had me laughing pretty good, also George is the perfect camera dude for you!!!!
Rest in peace Ken Block 43 forever
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@@matteopro2famous drifter who drive the hoonicorn
@@matteopro2 he also drove the drift truck that arma infraction makes with the hoons tires on it also he use to be owner of DC shoes
not sure what this video has to do with him 🥴
@@hellfire08 thank you, I was coming to say something similar but you got it, I guess we are gonna hear the RIP thing for block everywhere we look....it sucks yes but damn on a RC video come on....
About one degree outside 5:50
Kev: Heated jacket
MadMax: Nah, I'll go with the T-shirt
lmaoo i was just about to type this💀
Came here to say that 😂
I was looking for this comment😂😂😂😂
@@innonq same
Came to the comments to see if I was the only one lol
I just wanted to Say Thank You!!! My 4 Y/O LOVES watching RC Monster truck videos and I have no reservations about letting him view any of your videos!!! You never swear you always Laugh and you seem like you are a pretty positive person in general! Thank you again!!!!
Props to Kev for being the only guy on the internet to show that there's a grub screw securing the hex adapter pin. I was about to destroy my Sledge because I can't be f'd to look up the exploded diagram. Then I saw this!
Top man, Talbot.
Kev's so hardcore that even his coat runs on 8S!
yet max is in a T-Shirt
@@Heckrasier He's not called Mad for nothing.
Lmao
We need a kev’s coat durability test
@@Anxiety_The_Band lol yes we do
Kev is covered head to toe but Max is wearing T-shirt 😂
Anyone else noticed he called it a slash in the opening? Kev had a tobble wobble 😂 much love my guy!
I also noticed
I'm pleased it wasn't just me 😂
I thought I heard "Slash" as well. It could have just been "Sledge" slurred as well that kinda sounded like "Slash".
Ya 😄
I heard Slash then went straight to the comments to see who else heard it😂
So basically the Sledge is good once you throw the same money at it as you do an Arrma.... 😅. And to think of the 'shade' Traxxas threw at Arrma on release of this thing!
Yeah, just get an xmaxx and be happy, only minimal mods needed!
oh, and that's Charmader.. you're such a Pokemon Newbie 😅
Still think most traxxas models durability and their qc is miles ahead of any arrma model
These sledges are pretty strong out of the box honestly, rc has came a long way regardless. Kevin’s probably the only person as reckless as cleeter and even he struggles to break them 😂
@Justin W. try running a hobby shop, that'll change your mind quick!
1 degree out don’t matter got a heated jacket. Max: wearing a t-shirt.
When you say 'look at the quality of that machining' - Normally, I completely agree with you and the machining is both faultless and beautiful. That GPM brace looked just... okay (although I couldn't see for sure if it was just the paint/anodise that was just a little rough). That being said, I remember buying GPM upgrades 20 years ago for my HPI nitro cars (RS3 and Savages) and the GPM parts were pretty terrible back in those days (to the point where some bits just didn't fit at all or had missing holes/threads), it does look like they have improved massively since then, to their credit. Great vid as always though Kev, wishing you a hugely prosperous 2023, mate!
GPM has definitely come a long way. I have been using random bits from them for years and yes, new stuff is much nicer.
I have to agree. Had several horrible parts for HPI rigs in the early 2000’s and now I have a steel spur and CVD’s all around on my Sledge and have not had issues as of yet.
I do have a set of M2C’s CVD’s sitting here though for when these finally do bend (which I’ve seen on other channels).
If you are super super picky with your materials like I am, you can see some differences in different manufacturers 7075 aluminum as well as upgraded steel parts, though...
Here are my thoughts on these two. The sledge has better air control with the stock system. The Kraton handles better on rough terrain. The sledge gets around the track quicker. The Kraton and the Sledge with upgrades are both great options. You will have fun with either one. Stock out the box I think the sledge is tougher. If you're going to buy a Kraton, skip the RTR, get the EXB and change the chassis when it bends. At the end of the day, if you take any RC car to the skate park something is going to break. I want to see Game Over at the skatepark. I think Game Over with break the skatepark! 😂😂
My reason for watching Kevin Talbot's channel? First of all, it shows what I can't do with my RC cars. So I feel vicarious satisfaction and pleasure. this is a really cool channel thank you.👍👍👍
Pretty cool Cleetus decided to buy his crew the Sledge based on your review!
If it can last more than 2 minutes of you and mad max testing on it, it should last the average guy a lifetime 🤣
Got both Kraton 6 and Sledge. Kraton is more zesty, Sledge is tougher out the box, with a better servo and electrics. Better quality. UK seems to be on 2nd shipment of Sledges and I've not encountered the QC issues the US early adopters did (bolts, pinions etc). A good out the box all-round basher. My Kraton is better, but I've spent more on it. The Sledge body shell is brilliant with cold hands!
I love it that Max is in a T-Shirt! Just after the clip Kev says he is in a heated jacket :)
Sledge is 10x better..I bought a exb kraton and it blew out every servo I put in it.. I've just bashed the sledge done nothing to it and it's still going had it for 6 months still going strong
6:40 difference between us old farts and the young pups....max is in a t shirt and kevvie's in a heated coat hahahahah
Kev, I wish a video series where you build a rc car from scratch without a specific basecar. Just use only your favorite upgrade parts to make your own hardcore basher.
Kevin, you need to teach him how to land the RCs when he jumps them. Still with how cold it was I'm surprised at it lasting that long.
I still have an old school traxxas sledge hammer. With all that glorious yellowish white plastic that break when you look at it. Still really cool though
I had a Sledgehammer back in the day. I think there were three versions. I believe mine was the second version. It had the white plastics and black aluminum pieces. I remember always breaking body mounts and snapping outdrives. I thought the tires it came with looked awesome. I wish I still had it.
1/16th | 1/14th is the new hotness. Try and keep up Kev
KT is the King of this platform, nuff said
I wouldn't watch any other video if I wanted to know what best rc car is. Good Vids kev
The best part of breakin' other peoples stuff is the smile on their face
Watching your video my husband working on my kraten (it caught fire). The part where you throw it on I told my husband see how easy it is. So he tried it it didn't work. Hehehe we always watch you to see how good a rc is
Thank god a full vid and not a clip
i love how kev just gives us real info and no porki pie
Kev thanks for all the great videos. Watching them has got me back into the hobby got a Slash Ultimate to start with mainly due to not having to work on it much at the start. X-Maxx soon for sure.
I'm sure the weather was a contributing factor. But mostly Max. Speaking of which, he could use a bit higher resolution on his channel.
Thanks Kev for all the vids and giggles. You got an Xray racer now hooning around with an Arrma Senton and introducing my daughter to RC. Cheers fella!
I can still not get over the fact that even after the rear end exploded he can still fix it!!! LIKE WHAT
Kev your my favorite RUclipsr and you have been for like the start of the channel keep up the great work kev thank you for the entertainment for the past 4 years
Just an FYI get the rear RPM hing bolts for the xmaxx and use them for the sledge, they work perfect and are much much better than the stick traxxas ones. I broke 4 stock taxxas ones, swapped to the xmaxx rpm bolts and haven’t broken one since!!
the only thing i dislike about the sledge is that its awkward to work on, but most traxxas cars are like that
It’s about 1 degree out here, meanwhile max wearing a t shirt
When ever I need to take the front brace out of mine i just take the front shock tower off and it comes out super easy
i have been loving these new videos recently
this channel needs more sledge content!
Game over BUT bloody hell that Sledge took an unbelievable beating. It,s one tough SOB. Hatts off.
I would really like to see you acquire the MJX Hyper Go brushless and just absolutely thrash it and look into upgrades that could maybe fit IE differentials that are stronger metal and a bit beefier. For us budget bashers
Kev in other words : Today guys, we will be putting 100x the value of this car worth of upgrades to maybe make stronger!
Me : Yay!
I tried gpm on my fireteam and the braces came with completely wrong thread.will never try them again.M2c from the beginning no more giving anyone else a chance 💯
Seems like they are both the same once modded... Sledge seems harder to work on but I'm sure the diffs are stronger. Diffs are Arrmas Achilles heal. However, I've never seen an Arrma blow apart like that on all 4 corners at once!
Kev: heated jacket
Max: t shirt😂
kevin you should keep the sledge stock and arrma kraton stock then compare so which is more durable out of the box
Yup
Kevin. Ya boy just broke the world record! Where are you at?
Kev needs to sell special Kev upgraded RCs. I’d buy one.
I think the Kraton and sledge are about the same. The chassis are just not made for extreme bashing. Buy and XMAXX
Max is deff harcore🤣 you are in a heated jacket , max in a flimsey t-shirt🤣🤣 ...! Well done bud, i liked the video👌 deff needs more upgrades tho... take a look at aldo loyal his one.. i belive he has it all upgraded🤷 ( not sure tho )
Kevs in a heated coat while the other is toasty in a t-shirt 😂 love it
Kev rocking heated jacket while Max out there in short sleeves.
Wow, that's what I call durability testing 😆 Glad that you have an M2C Chassis on it 💪👍
That thing looks like a monster! Great work brotha 🤙🤙🤙
Hey Kev you need a Parachute for that Sledge !!!!!
O rings on the inside of the axle shaft help with it falling out possibly both ends I used this trick in my sc10 traxxas conversion
I'd just like to see SOMEBODY make one that works really well AND has everything upgraded to the max straight out of the box! Surely it would even work out cheaper since you wouldn't be paying for all those parts that you're either just going to rip straight off, or HAVE to rip off after they break anyway. All these mods SHOULDN'T be necessary. Replacement parts need to be available because nothing is indestructible but, make one that doesn't need immediate and constant ongoing upgrading, for a price of course but, like I said, it should work out cheaper because you wouldn't be wasting parts. I know I'm not buying another until someone does so if they don't, that's it for me.
Great bash!!! what a hard choice! both those cars are so awesome! thanks for punishing the parts!!!!
Wow I was just checking out your merch I can't believe a t shirt is $45 in Canada. That's absurd. Good luck with them anyway. Love your content and channel. Bash for life!
I gotta say the exb is better even though I am a xmaxx owner and supporter love the video kev
"Is the traxxas better?"
Immediately removes all traxxas parts.
Actual test: "Is the gpm better?"
Love the content kev from America! The sledge is just not taking proper bashing .. excited for xrt durability test video
That’s an expensive friendship you’ve gotten there 😂
These videos go so hard it's great
Breaking THREE shock mount at one is really an achievement
I just ordered my sledge last night I can't wait to go rip around. Happy New Year Kev and community
KT The Goat!!! The Head Of Quality Control...
Max basher rc would be a great channel 👍 top job Kevin keep on the good work guys
MadMax RC is my RUclips
@@Maddmax206 OK I will subscribe now keep up the good work
Dude is a 1 man wrecking crew! Lol. Game Over Max! Hahaha
The more and more I see Kratons and Sledges bashed and compared the more and more it makes a stock X-Maxx Shine!!! Still X-Maxx FTW!!
This is taking the truck from 100 to 1000. Also most won’t be doing the extreme bashing. But for regular driving/bashing which is best of the two
That heated jacket is the SHIZ. Makes RCing in the cold a bit more enjoyable :)
I go bashing every day but it is unbreakable it never brakes
😋
Kev called the Sledge the Slash 😂 0:12
Bro that was insane ❤❤❤❤
14 seconds in you called it Traxxas Slash :D Love the content though
Hi Kev love the vids can’t wait to see what this year brings 😂
Thanks 👍
Max is giving Stempy a run for his money.
Traxxas sledge doing great
Don’t let max run anything! Game over too soon! LoL great vid!!
kev's protege got his own channel.... subscribed!
“It’s 1 degree out”
Max with a short sleeve shirt
Amazing video! Exactly what I was looking for to help me decide what rc to buy next!
It looks like the lower hub carrier pin broke and released the forces outward. I would say longer bolt washer and nut. Not sure if aluminum hub would be good or if it would transfer the shock and cause the end of the arms to break.
This helped you decide what car to buy?
Mad Max! You know it's gonna be a good bash video
I would not let max anywhere near my cars , hooligan! 😂😂😂
This man kills everything
New world record for fastest RC is now 208 😳 Tony Ingalls posted a video of it. Go crush it Kevin!
Brilliant video as always kev
Hello its me rockets kidz. Thank you for sharing this cool video, now i know better the world of Rc by watching this video. By the way, nice collection you have there. Awesome Garage!
Yes absolutely very cool Rc collection
Nice video Kev, love how you showed all your upgrades. Good job and have a great day
Kevin your the man, I do RC videos as well. hopefully 1 day I'll be getting views like you. Any Tips?
If you use all the upgrades, what would be left of the original?
Preferred the channel when max wasn’t on it. Kev seems distracted on the episodes recently.
Hi Kevin, Tip if you turn your fuel constrainers on there side they will pour smoothly. Please do a video on the HPI Truggy 4.6- 1/8 scale
Yes yes it is better the sledge is better stock my friend has had it for a while now and it has not broken once
Right out the box it sits with much needed upgrade to bring it up to comp😂 great basher overdue by traxxas🔥but at the end they all break but what a BEAST😂😂😂😂
Max in a T shirt, Kev in a heated jacket 😂
Happy 1.84 million subscribers kev🎉🥳❤️
I really enjoy the how to upgrade video's, keep them coming
What? In real life you don't throw the parts at the car and yell boom. I wouldn't recommend this as a guide. Boom doesn't work.🤣🤣🤡🤡