ARRMA KRATON 8S - NEW 1/5 4x4 BLX Brushless Speed Monster Truck RTR - TheRcSaylors

[@TheRcSaylors]

Buy the Arrma Kraton 8s here: bit.ly/3JM9Jo5 The Brand New Arrma Kraton 8S is here! We were given early access to BUY this vehicle, so we did! This all new RC Monster Truck is 1/5 scale and sits so wife! It is a 4x4 BLX brushless rtr vehicle by Arrma that hits 40mph out of the box and 55mph with an upgraded pinion. We are so excited to test this new king of RC cars and trucks for you. Comments below with video ideas! Disclosure: This description box contains affiliate links. Check out the Arrma Kraton 8S rc monster truck here: bit.ly/3JM9Jo5 Battery x2: bit.ly/3p2qJhN Charger: bit.ly/3BsM7BU Bluetooth module: bit.ly/2QDWugI The products in this video are rated for ages 14+. Support TheRcSaylors Patreon & Stickers | www.patreon.com/TheRcSaylors Ebay | goo.gl/xUh1KM Merch | www.thercsaylorsyt.com/shirts Mail | 1140 Carter Ave, P.O. Box 361, Ashland, Kentucky 41101 Social Media Facebook | facebook.com/thercsaylors Instagram | instagram.com/thercsaylors Twitter | twitter.com/thercsaylors Vlog Channel | kzbin.info SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PATREON FAMILY!! Lyle G Kehrer, Ryan Alexander, Gary Zion, Chris Hamlett, Richard Higginson, Ian Coulson, Richard Bereczky, Jack Richardson, Bryan Tyson, Anders Olsen, john salt, Dan Conroy, David Chenzoff, Flosiin, Brandon Tibbetts, Banks McDade, Ron Erickson, Mark Thibodeaux, Terry Kellogg, Jesper Larsen, Michel J. Gaudet, Alan Savage, Matthias, Gary Burt, Michael Califf Sr, Joseph Schauber, Pete Schmitt, Haar Bear, Robert Hipp, walter stimax, Raymond Hausele, Priyan, michael baney, Kent Smotherman, and Chuck R #arrmakraton8s #arrma #arrmakraton

[@erichiles9568]

I would not have waited either Nate. Its awsome good video

[@MarcRCAddict]

TheRcSaylors hi guys, woo this is a beast, I love it.😁 I really interested to hear your opinion on COPPA and the FTC,and if your going to mark your videos as ‘made for kids’ and if you do from January loose the ability to have comments on your videos and them not be searchable and also loose 90% of ad revenue.. as our hobby as also really aim at kids as well as us adults, it’s truly going to change KZbin history and how it works.

[@johnbailey6342]

I expected a little faster on 8s

[@MercMan]

This video genuinely got me excited to get my Kraton 8S next week, and you guys have earned my subscription!

[@TheRcSaylors]

Thanks Mercman! You're gonna love your new RC 👍😎⚓

[@thatsmyrc]

Holly crap that’s huge 😳👍🏼

[@Kevin-666]

WOW! Great video!

[@TheRcSaylors]

Thanks!!

[@hunterkamp64]

Honestly metal chasis are nice, but when you really start to beat on somethi g they will bend, and traxxas plastic chasis are SUPER durable

[@Bricks56]

I don’t understand the obsession with metal. Plastic is actually more durable from my experience because they flex.

[@gregmoreland7030]

I love her excitement!!!!

[@mattmoran3710]

I like armma for sure have a 4s kraton a 3s typon an the 6s notrious but I ll keep my xmaxx over the over sized kraton

[@DampActionRC]

this... Kevin Talbot bent the chassis brace with minimal bashing. Disappointed

[@AB-80X]

@@DampActionRC Then of course you can break the Traxxas plastic chassis. Traxxas should be ashamed for selling such an expensive rig with an all plastic base. Get a DBXL-E. That's a real 1/5 unlike the XMass 1/6.

[@George-hr5cv]

Traxxas Xmaxx is a proven chassis

[@Foundation491]

ABOlsen69X the reason they use the plastic chassis is because it is proven to take the abuse and huge air other metal vehicles can not and the dbxle is just the same great truck good track car but you jump or abuse it and it will break there is no give in metal 👍👍 it’s not hate buddy quite simply fact 😀

[@AB-80X]

@@Foundation491 Right. Buy what ever floats your boat. Happy RC'ing.

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Congrats Can’t wait to check it out!

[@blindj]

Most stock metal arrma chassis bend like wet napkins though. I am definitely not a fan of alot of metal on ANY basher no matter the brand. Hopefully this 4mm thick chassis holds up well for $900

[@learningtocrash4030]

I never got why people "upgrade" their cars with a bunch of aluminum parts that just end up breaking other parts.

[@blindj]

@@learningtocrash4030 agreed some parts are meant to be wrak points on purpose cheap and easy to replace. This is done in the full scale drifting/racing world also. In rc if it doesnt flex itll bend or tranfer that energy to a different part that will either flex bend or break. Energy doesn't disappear it only transfers and changes.

[@Ben-311]

Ive always wanted an xmax but Arrma is my favorite! That would be a tough decision for me.

[@cwatson42785]

"That's why abby and I wore red and green" 🤣🤣

[@totalko69]

Couple goals

[@sonicgli]

Jeez, I just bumped into your channel a few days ago. After watching a few vids and especially this one, it's doubtful I'll watch very many more. I'm not trying to be mean, but are you two even aware of how insanely biased you sound? Ok fine, bash Traxxas as a company (all of us RC guys do, it's nothing new) but to flagrantly bash every product just because it's from Traxxas is a bit silly. "I hear of guys who spent thousands on their Xmaxx just to keep it going" - give me a break. There's a reason the Xmaxx has achieved legendary status among the RC community when it comes to strength. Unfortunately, Arrma has not held a candle in that category and I'm an Arrma fanboy, I love the company and a lot of their rigs. Please take this as constructive criticism... one of the big annoyances, for me at least, is that you don't even really bash any of your RCs in any of your videos. In comparison to just about any other RC channel, you simply do not test to a products limits. If you did, you might see why some of the Traxxas rigs score so well. You're ripping on a product like you're a pro-level tester, yet you do nothing to actually take these products to their limits. On the flip side, I'd be perfectly happy with your assertion that you're "not professionals" and are "just having fun" with these products. GREAT! I'm all for that! But then you gotta cut out the obvious bias and brand bashing and simply have fun. Cheers.

[@logitechz3]

Sadly, they are not the only ones, I use to watch a few rc youtubers and the "Arrma side" is getting bigger. I miss JANG from URC nowadays...

[@drzrider4399]

Ya they dont even bash 50.00 toy Grade junk boats/drones/trucks. Everyone knows traxxas is king. Its lonely at the top hence all the hate

[@sonicgli]

@@drzrider4399 That was the first red flag. They're clearly just trying to move merchandise through their affiliate program. Which is fine, but their whole approach takes away any trust they're trying to build with their audience... or, at least with those who are even a little informed about the RC industry. Best of luck to 'em, I wish no ill will, I'd just take any of their "reviews" with a grain of salt.

[@maddogmiked1227]

@@sonicgli - Sounds more like your butt hurt because of the truth... Arrma is catching up to Traxxas as a "more bang for your buck" package nor were they over the top with that assessment, IMO. In the end, it's just like any corporate battle... and people have their own taste... Some like McD's over Burger King, or Starbucks of Tim Horton's... But some are so devoted to their brands they won't hear about anything else.

[@sonicgli]

*you're

[@GrimeBustersofPender]

Great job guys!

[@Antsmith21]

Great video. New sub!

[@evulmonke6630]

When u put it down at 5:18 you can just SEE how PERFECT looking those shocks are lol. I need this for xmas

[@hagie61]

Awesome looking Truck and video guys. Can't wait for Christmas!

[@escape150]

Great video guys! 👍🏻 I have the Traxxas TRX4 in the Bronco & Blazer and also the Mercedes amg 6x6 which take up a lot of room. Where do you guys store all these big cars. Again great video

[@JayTeeRC]

Nice!

[@bukikkibaruka3127]

🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯wot....congratulations u both leveled up to the rc elite 🤣🤣🤣🤝🏾

[@rtyrtt6981]

You guys play very polite cars, don't use your feet to get to the car, I like you guys.

[@rkpyg]

Metal bends. Plastic flexes.

[@TheRcSaylors]

Guessing you love Traxxas?

[@rkpyg]

No. Your reaction to the presence of metal parts and implying that they are somehow an indication of quality is simply misleading to anyone who may not know better. Plastic will, in many applications, be a more durable choice.

[@chrispresley7212]

I really like arrma but the xmaxx is king and plastic is better Metal bends.

[@thefamjaycrew3901]

Early squad even at work where you guys at (:

[@stellerate]

Hereish!😂

[@thefamjaycrew3901]

Chase McNeil like always mate lol (:

[@stellerate]

@@thefamjaycrew3901 I try!😂

[@corymitchell8063]

Love the truck

[@Hutch_moto]

Awesome , I couldnt put that much in hobbie right but I think I would go with orange . Use to ride ktm dirt bikes and orange reminds me of that

[@jongonegone1262]

now were geting there. keep it coming. get your front page. front page. something a little off with this front page, but i like it. ill bet that trucks arrma is happy.

[@dannyh982]

Knew that's what y'all were going to have today.

[@ryanthomas1099]

You guys are chuffed you said 'holy cr@p', lol, love it, nothing wrong.

[@Thestudiedtheist]

Wow that is cool

[@EJ-74]

Man that thing is a BEAST 🔥 I remember when I first started racing 1/10 2wd stadium trucks back in 2000, after racing for several months I seen my first Traxxas T MAXX and at that time that thing was huge to me after seeing nothing but little 1/10 2wd RC's I immediately bought 1 😆 Yep my wife was PIIIIISSED 🤣 so I could imagine how huge the 8S Kraton is seeing it in person for the first time. You're a lucky man Nate 👍🏻

[@eliellison3822]

Great video!!!

[@islandrc-duke1972]

awesome rc great video

[@27pugsly]

Ha I love it Nate’s got the red Arrma shirt on!👍🏻🏎

[@AB-80X]

Regarding the last question. Sort of. This is what I expected, but had hoped for a bit more. I would have liked to see a 56 or 58 can motor using a pinion with 1.5 mod gears, and a Max5 type 200 amp ESC, to really set it apart from the 1/8 scale stuff. This would also put it more in the realm of the Losi DBXL-E 1/5 scale rather than the Maxx 6S/8S and Losi Rock Ray 1/6sclae rigs. But hey, still a great rig and I'm sure it will be in my garage before xmas:)

[@somedude4320]

How do you clean your rc after bashing them ?

[@mountaindewdude76]

Another awesome truck! I'm anxious to see what you two are up to next!

[@IJustGotHere]

Wow that is amazing! 👍🚗🏦😎

[@davidhazelden2054]

Very nice truck y did u show the close up shots off it after u taken it out y not when it was out the box ?..

[@TheRcSaylors]

The kiddo woke up after we finished the main unboxing and we just forgot to film it. Mistakes happen...even to you tubers 😂

[@davidhazelden2054]

TheRcSaylors so what time is it there I’m in uk n rite now it’s 5.30 in the Mornin lol 😂 ur both do grate videos thanks to u both 👍👍👍

[@dreamchaser5753]

I’m waiting for a senton 6s review and woww LOOL you guys reaction is priceless lovve!! It love!! It love!! Itt.

[@ItsRCTeng]

Wow! That truck looks super awesome 😎👍👊🔥

[@br1ann88]

Did you guys..... did you guys really just buy an Xmaxx, AND BUY an ARRMA 8S?!!!!!!! I knew you were gonna do something big, cause you said that you were gonna do something big in the Xmaxx video, but I didn’t expect you guys to buy this truck! The kraton looks great! You guys looked so excited! Lol

[@DeadlyDiddly]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh.... NOW it all makes sense. 🤣 WHAT a truck this looks to be, can't wait to see Abby cartwheel it! 😉🤣 I'll get me coat. 😳

[@paintballguru13]

I called it!! Congrats

[@rcfanaticdublin]

Hi guys✋, I really like HH products...just recently I found my Blade QX3ap which I got Pre used back in 2017. The quality of HH packaging is amazing...even after 3 year's in a an old lockup no sign of deterioration.😃 and zero mildew.😌...only one thing that was wrong was the expired LiPo. l am sure that the others will be just the same...except that to replace theirs will be way more expensive😒

[@larrydommer9109]

Did you guys hit the Lottery? In less than A week You've exceeded my budget for the rest of my life. I hope you can run the same batteries that you ran in the X-maxxx

[@TheRcSaylors]

Weve been selling RCs and setting money aside for a long time now. Will most likely have to sell one of our giants to keep the lights on and food in our belly's, so no. No lottery. lol.

[@drzrider4399]

@@TheRcSaylors please be smart and sell that arrma if anyone will even buy it

[@jamesmarler3939]

That is awesome , I will take one for a Christmas present lol 👍

[@TheRcSaylors]

I'd gladly let you run it! Thanks for tuning in James 👍⚓😎

[@tomtease8474]

There is a switch on top of the radio that makes it go faster nice truck

[@TheRcSaylors]

Lol we know 😉👍⚓😎

[@kevintrappen8007]

Will you look at the size of that thing! That's bigger than Santa Claus! Can't wait for the bash video! Congrats on a stunning runner!

[@dastardlydave1455]

My first thought is the orange would be my first choice too. But after seeing the pictures on Horizon Hobby, the green is definitely the better looking color. Nicely built truck. Can't wait to see it in action.

[@ericbrooks1562]

WOW! Your unboxing was the first I watched. Thanks guys. 👍👍

[@TheRcSaylors]

Woot! Thanks for that. Dont worry though, there is no shortage of content online of this thing.

[@joseCalderon1976]

Hahahahahaha. Most of us already suspected that you got the xmaxx 8s BECAUSE OF THIS. 😂

[@jaguarsrcfamily101]

So now that you own an xmaxx and the 1/5 Kraton , which one would Choose if you could only have 1...????? 🤔

[@TheRcSaylors]

Time will tell my friend, as the week goes on 😉👍⚓😎

[@michaelpasquale5800]

Need to get the pinion for the motor.. and show that xmaxx

[@christianrindlisbacher7185]

Amazing all I can say

[@paige2732]

Awsome glad I waited!!! I was going to get the 1/8 scale now i can watch your running videos and probably buy one of these instead. Nice video.

[@TheRcSaylors]

Oh yeah baby!! You timed it right! If you were thinking about getting the smaller version, this will just blow your mind! Especially the first time you see it in person, and try to pick it up!! 👍⚓😎 If you do happen to pull the trigger on one, please at least consider buying it through our link. It will help support our channel some at no extra cost to you. Thank you! 👍⚓😎

[@metalmansean6040]

amazing

[@stellerate]

Y'all are getting those 8s vihicles! Which is more powerful the 8s Keaton or the 8s Xmaxx?

[@shadteague4262]

First the Tesla truck unveiling, now this?!? It’s turning out to be a good day 🙂

[@shadteague4262]

Outwars1 Yep! The unveiling is at 11 pm eastern..

[@chrischupp9760]

That is cool glad you guys are showing it. Always liked the new Kraton body. Like how they have a small cap pack. Great competition for Traxxas

[@ironj100]

Ooooo so its good rc vs evil rc . THE GOOD ARRMA, THE EVIL TRAXXAS. LETS GO ARRMA

[@cwatson42785]

Lol definitely!!

[@Kevin-666]

ARRMA FANBOIS

[@cwatson42785]

@@Kevin-666 That's right. Is there anything wrong with being a arrma fan? What console is better?.....lol dumbass. Maybe you should do some research kid and see what a shady company traxxas really is....

[@Tigerhawk311]

about how long of a run time can you get of a battery

[@TheRcSaylors]

There are a wide variety of batteries that you can use in an RC like this, so that varies greatly. If you use the batteries we have linked, about 30 or more minutes of run time on one charge.

[@fpvclub7256]

Wow!

[@Woolsupgamers5]

I know what's bigger but I won't say, more subs is good, this channel is great!

[@Warwick3511]

I am pleased to see arma are supporting you with a early access to this, as you have supported arma for a long time. I am also pleased to see that arma has not been killed off by the law suit like Hpi has been by their competitor

[@Icantdrive55]

Looks like a nice truck. They went to the trouble of putting all that bracing in but it looks like plastic shock towers ☹️ Looking forward to seeing it run.

[@sylvainster30]

You shoulda bring that bad boy to the car wash 🤪 awesome truggy! 👍🏼 saw a review this morning from RC Driver and its a beast! ✌🏼😎👍🏼

[@fsrc2862]

I see you guys took it for a test drive before the video not hard to tell if you know where to look 😉

[@SteadfastRC]

Good video guys oh, I hope my channel is half as cool as yours one day!

[@madikay3630]

Another KZbin channel but this car before you guys did

[@cl-audio322]

Although I'm glad Arrma has gotten into the 1/5 scale market, I was hoping for a true monster truck not a monster truggy let alone another kraton which I already have. Also was hoping in typical fashion that Arrma would beat Traxxas ridiculous prices on this. Poop!

[@lexsteel12]

I completely agree. I was hoping for a true monster truck myself. I also already have their 1/8 Kraton. I'm honestly disappointed with this effort from Armma.

[@cl-audio322]

@@lexsteel12 On the brighter side it truly is a new platform. It is only a Kraton by body and name. There are no shared parts.

[@ka4172]

"Armageddon" ha ha ! Come over the world with 8S brutal power!

[@coreyslater8956]

Power patch! Power patch!! Power patch!!!!!!!

[@kyleadams9550]

Absolutely epic pic Abby for the win!!!!!

[@NVZ249]

Armma RC are Shure stepping it up big time. And just like this amazing RC truck they might be unleashing something else to. Maybe I don't know but we'll will have to wait and see. I enjoyed the video. Happy for you guys. Definitely won't give you any problems but Traxxas Xmaxx is still a supper awesome truck too.

[@MannyGunzz]

I'm getting one asap....i like my XMaxx I just got last week but now I really wanna get this....

[@TheRcSaylors]

This is a Very Impressive RC for sure 👍⚓😎 I would ask that when you decide to pull the trigger, please at least consider using our link. It helps support our channel at no cost to you! Thank you 👍⚓😎 Have fun!

[@marvinheadrick3511]

Ok, non bias honest opinion. This or the XMAXX, and why? Obviously the XMAX is awesome, but this kraton looks fantastic too!

[@bostjanhohnec2371]

WOOOOOOOOW 😁😁🤪👌😉👍

[@countdown_ok]

Abby... you know what we want.

[@Hedrakk1]

I’m not quite sure about the rear end of the truck and how it’s attached to rest of the truck. Sure the bottom plate is metal and you have 2 shafts in the CENTER (keyword here) but it seems like there’s not much else that can prevent the rear end from twisting if you land it rough unevenly. I used to love the looks of some early ARRMA model. I own an old Raider that looks like a proper buggy, not like a space shuttle. That’s an other reason why I prefer the X-Maxx to this one: it looks more like a real truck... well a real monster truck. I never liked the trigger look, regardless of the brand. Anyhow, keep up the good work and I wish you a ton of fun with both new 1/5 scale monster truck.

[@TheRcSaylors]

Abbys second RC ever was an Arrma Raider back in 2011. An awesome buggy!!

[@Hedrakk1]

TheRcSaylors Yeah. Very durable and it was brushless ready. Although, it was a little too light to support the power of a brushless motor. Wheely on demand is an euphemism! I tried it, it was incredible. Unfortunately, parts for the model I have are not available anymore.

[@jamesperrine1984]

That's a big truck

[@TheRcSaylors]

👍⚓😎

[@m4.leeeeon]

How expensive is it ?

[@ericrichard5237]

You have a lot of Rc's, maybe do some giveaways for your patreons. 12 items for the 12 days of Christmas.

[@AB-80X]

Dang, soooo are we finishing up with the Losi DBXL-E 2.0? :D You guys are living the RC high life hehe. So happy for you guys:)

[@FLYINGLIFERCREVIEWS]

I knew it !!

[@TheRcSaylors]

😃😃👍⚓😎

[@ironj100]

GODZILLA OF RCS

[@brandonr8865]

So awesome. U guys rock.

[@bradkalman2353]

The Orange I like better.

[@troten15]

I have watched you two for a few months and love love you guys! And I'm very tempted to buy a early Christmas gift to me lol! I'm usually a losi man but this I might just have to add to the collection.

[@TheRcSaylors]

That is awesome!! You wont be disappointed my friend 👍⚓😎 I do have one favor to ask. If you end up buying this RC, please at least consider buying it through our link as it will help support our channel at no extra cost to you. Thank you! And more importantly, have fun 👍⚓😎

[@funnysoup9708]

Great truck i can already tell its all around better and cheaper.it looks like it performs like a race truck.when u drive this truck tell us if ur faces hurt from smiling 😃 so much?

[@IINVICTA]

What’s the price?

[@MrGlobaldave1]

Good to see Popeye in a vid again...........

[@dollarbill6877]

It looks like it was run through mud before you guys got it!!

[@TheRcSaylors]

Did you read the text along the bottom of the screen that we posted about 10 times during those shots? Or listen to what I said at the end of the video!?...

[@dollarbill6877]

@@TheRcSaylors oops. Obviously I didn't catch that part and or read it. My bad!

[@AcousticNRG]

it looks good but it aint no 8s x maxx

[@TheRcSaylors]

They are pretty different vehicles yes. We own the Xmaxx and can at least say this about the Kraton 8S: it has a full metal chassis whereas the Xmaxx is all plastic. I think this will help its durability over the Xmaxx by a lot 👍⚓😎

[@AcousticNRG]

@@TheRcSaylors seems alot slower from the vids ive seen ?

[@TheRcSaylors]

We will do our best to demonstrate an out of the box speed comparison 👍⚓😎

[@boominS10]

Looks like its already been well used and wasnt even cleaned up before they sent it to you.

[@TheRcSaylors]

No. We shot the b-roll after we drove it. We put this in text about 10 times in the video. Plus didn't you notice that the far away shots it was clean and only the close up shots it was dirty?

[@boominS10]

@@TheRcSaylors far away would look clean. But I was hoping it didnt come that way. Looks like it's good competition for the traxxas for sure. I personally had the rustler for several years and my son had an RC10 truck that we would race at the track and tear up the yards with all the time.

[@GreatLakesRC]

Lol! Yeah that's alot of cash in a few days! Xmaxx and Kraton 😱 I'm debating if I also want that combo, already have the Xmaxx 🤔

[@bradkalman2353]

You need to clean those ball bearings and then get tamiyas.

[@AB-80X]

From my 30 years in RC. The Tamiya TRF are somewhat okay, but a bit overpriced. But the normal Tamiya ball bearings are crap.

[@bradkalman2353]

@@AB-80X they have ceramic ball bearings that I hear are very good.

[@AB-80X]

@@bradkalman2353 They are not very good compared to an actual good ball bearing. Try these. www.bocabearings.com/products/smf105c-2os-7-af2-16526 That's a proper quality ball bearing.

[@erichiles9568]

It came out of factory sealed box with mud on it

[@TheRcSaylors]

Hahaha, obviously we addressed this numerous times in the video, multiple ways 😉👍⚓😎

[@mybeckett74]

You need to clean your rc after Bashing Love watching

[@TheRcSaylors]

We did, lol. Just wait and see how muddy we got this thing! What you were seeing was after we cleaned it, lol. 👍⚓😎

[@cdarknessfalls26]

Dude I was not impressed by it untill I seen this video just now this thing is massive I got get one an will very soon I think xmas came early for me lol

[@timvanasen6711]

Hi guys, yes I totally agree with you on viewers that have nothing better to do than stir up controversy, grow up you people and have fun with rc... that truck is huge 😎 so why is some of this video showing a dirty truck?