Kraken RC VESLA.5 Review - DDM Racing

[@Dakar.Roamer]

Amazing! But how loud is your TX trigger?! 😅

[@DDMSteveB]

Oh man - it is SO LOUD. This whole video was pretty ambitious. The amount of work to drive/film/edit all done solo is tough. There are some aspects that you just don't really know about until you try to do this yourself. I had my GoPro mounted to the bottom of my transmitter so I could easy drive and film rather than just a static camera. The clicking of my throttle trigger really came through. I tried my best to reduce that noise in the editing, but man I am just not as good. I think next thing to add to my camera stuff is a good external microphone for recording. So much of my talking stuff got wrecked by the wind. Either way! Thank you for watching and your feedback, it is helpful!

[@danielkmit4145]

Thank you Steve for keeping 1/5 alive and well What’s even more amazing is new RC’s original Baja is back and I believe you have a lot to do with it. Thank you once again.

[@DDMSteveB]

Thanks for watching and commenting Daniel!

[@EJ-74]

Bro you given that trigger hell 😂🤣 You can hear everytime you snap the throttle 😁 Awesome RC and the location is EPIC!!!

[@DDMSteveB]

I have since purchased a wireless lavalier microphone so all the audio and particularly speech will come through so much better in future videos. :)

[@EJ-74]

@@DDMSteveB Cool 👍🏻✌🏻

[@fariacarlton]

Good to see you Steve. Nice video. Cant wait to get me a Vesla soon :D

[@worldlifediesels8268]

Didn't know you were a celebrity. I've been the one every Friday bugging everyone. I have really been wanting one or the other. I think Friday I'll come pick up the vesla5. Cool vids, you should do more.

[@cyclonerc1625]

What a great run in a amazing location. Thank's for sharing Steve 👊😎👍

[@CatchMagazine]

This was killer. Nice job.

[@Ryan-gf3jf]

Wow great job! Steve! That place is a 5th scale dream! That area is amazing looking! Great views on the bash and review on the vesla 5!🔥🔥

[@DDMSteveB]

A lot of Utah is a dream really - but man this place tops it for best places to run a large scale! It is just such a long drive. I started driving at 6:00 AM to give myself enough time to get all set up and have enough time for driving/etc. A lot of work but SO worth it!

[@Ryan-gf3jf]

@@DDMSteveB Ya looks worth it just as long like u said you don't break with in the first five minutes but its crazy you were still driving with a broken a arm ! Probably best to bring multi rc just in case! Great video!

[@richduperbash2966]

What an incredible location 😮. Can't believe you had the place to yourself!!! Those Mad max tires absolutely ripped on her. Fantastic video and review 😎

[@TravisBourgeois]

The west is so much better than the wretched northeast. Can’t even compare

[@alterdcustomrc4512]

Very happy i support you guys!

[@dpecayogaming4819]

This video was really amazing, love to see those RC's running in that kind of location. Nice!

[@HarshRocks85]

I appreciate the extra effort put out to make this awesome video Steve. Great Job, awesome RC!!!!!

[@EriMCardenasRC]

Thanks for that FPV at 13:00 🔥👌

[@DDMSteveB]

Thank you for watching! This was easily one of the most fun videos I have made!

[@jeffreyruscett298]

Nice video!! Would of liked to have seen your Vekta run, but I get it. & Yeah, hats off to Mr. & Mrs. Kraken for taking a huge financial gamble just so they can bring another 1/5th platform to the table.

[@DDMSteveB]

Time was against me! I had not ever been here before and didn't know just how long it was going to take to drive to and from there; plus I had a commitment I needed to be at that evening. I am definitely going to make another trip here with an entourage and probably make a good camping trip out of it. This place was a dream and I largely stayed in just one area but there is so much to explore.

[@SmithRCStudios]

Good run and bro i love this location. When i go for my birthday i may want to visit there.. depending on the snow i guess. But yeah thanks for sharing my friend.

[@DDMSteveB]

Absolutely worth it - and in the winter it is probably still going to be okay for driving. Not too far from Moab either which is a place you and the family need to go to!

[@LetsGoRCn]

You have the most amazing view! What a dope place to run RC’s 🫡

[@kellyspaulding254]

So I did a snowboarding trip last year through WY and MT….drove back through UT to CO….what an incredible place to have access Steve….!!!

[@DDMSteveB]

Yeah, Utah is pretty awesome! It has a ton of great places to offer.

[@gregorycavener2842]

I believe a roadtrip to Oregon for a run on the dunes is in order. Winchester Bay would be a perfect environment to hit with this thing.

[@Banshee350speed]

Ordered mine today 😀👍

[@clayton8465]

I have a 50 Taylor on mine. During break in tumbled and broke both front arms. Easy to change though. Great video.

[@restinpiecesrc5528]

That looks like an incredible place to run I would love to run my kraton 8s over there or even my cen racing Reeper

[@lonewolf6169]

awesome spot for bashing brother! i like those tire!

[@DDMSteveB]

Seriously this place was a dream! Planning another trip out there but with more time, probably camping and with more cars!

[@lonewolf6169]

@@DDMSteveB it's worth it! go for it! like you said, with more rc’s

[@davidbegeotsr4025]

Sounds like you're putting the death grip on that trigger

[@DDMSteveB]

Brother if I paid for the throttle I am going to use all of the throttle!

[@krakenrc]

What an amazing location to run 2WD! The VESLA didn’t disappoint! 😊

[@rjkinney9114]

Memorial Day sale?

[@rcOhio]

very awesome Steve! A great spot to run for sure! Nothing even remotely close to that in Ohio 😂. Thanks so much for sharing! will there be a part two??? I'm a proud Vekta owner and would definitely love to see yours run!

[@DDMSteveB]

There will be more running of the VESLA and videos to come. This place is DEFINITELY worth another visit; probably a longer stay with some camping involved I think! and more cars of course.

[@ThePonyboy50]

💯 and the Galante tow strap plug!

[@joseCalderon1976]

Great rc and location. Subscribed. No Kens and Karens everywhere getting mad at at your RC. I love it. If I could get my X-Maxx or XRT up that 100ft drop, I would launch it 😂😂

[@readeracingRC]

New to your channel. I have been to Utah bunch. But I don't know this place. I'm a traveler and it's a destination I will see . Thanks for the info.

[@SIRICKO]

Damn that place is A da n dream to drive at!

[@CH-RC]

Very cool. Definitely seems to be the best 2WD kit money can buy. I'm partial to 4WD myself, but this is tempting. Would also love to see the Vekta.5 with a few upgrades (maybe a 'v3') and a couple body style options. Some very cool new Bronco and other style designs on the Ultra 4's over the past couple years that would be awesome to see come to RC. I was close to buying a Vekta.5, but for cool factor this year had to go with one of the Primal RC Grave Diggers ... but one of the Kraken's are next. Super cool machines, and great running review at an even cooler location

[@DDMSteveB]

Man...a Bronco body on a VEKTA would be a dream!

[@VS666]

damn, this landscape was truly epic. i could see myself taking everything on wheels i own to this place. adventure bike, dirt bike, all my 5th scales, 8 scales hell maybe even the shelby hahaha

[@randypark1798]

Cool video

[@johnnyhaberfield721]

Great spot my friend.Just got myself a Vesla,been dying to run it for Two months but the the English weather is appalling.A question if I may.What batteries fit into the Veslas battery tray.? I got a couple of packs of the classics 9000Mah.They are a little to wide to squeeze in and when they swell will be very tricky to remove.Thanks. Sweet driving in a savage and beautifull location.✌️

[@chrisryder4709]

That is just unbelievable! I knew at the first metion of this thing , it would be a great platform , all I need is to figure out this throttle linkedge on my Taylor 46 set up , great ! Great ! Video Steve thanks much ! So hurry n send me my linkedge ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫cuz you really got me excited now

[@DDMSteveB]

I am really loving it. I think there is a lot of potential for a lot of people.

[@SIRICKO]

Vesla, the 5t, hpi baja 5b, FID Dragon Hammer V2, Vecta, but once I ran across the Losi DB it was A no brainer what to get. I'll love to test A Vesla doe it looks nice.

[@williewhite6444]

Good job Steve good video now. Since you broke it can I buy it off a scratch and Dent😂

[@Nickwillfixit]

Yes I love the Baja I have a 5B and the 5SC love them, considering I have a Vekta-5 along with the TT5 a LOSI 5ive-T sold my DBXL only eth gas I have ever sold could not gel with it, I have the FID Dragon hammer also but will always make room for a Baja as I cut my teeth on one of the first here in the UK after my MCD Baja1000Chevy and the FG Marder which I raced first along with a rarity a TRAXXAS Monster Gas buggy now a shelf queen, but I know the Baja being two wheel drive improved my driving, but still not sure whether to spend my hard earned on the Vesla, has Axis made a adapter for their stand yet as i have three and had MCD's but no adapter ditto the Dragon Hammer so i have to carry two stands one is afit all but nothing well type the other AXIS-rc of course. Good to see you out hooning again.

[@TravisBourgeois]

God Utah is so beautiful. Far cry from the wretched northeast United States

[@DDMSteveB]

You have a lot of trees at least! I agree with you though...I am probably never going to leave haha.

[@Atris_965]

I love to see vesla 5 vs hpi baja it so cool !!!!

[@EriMCardenasRC]

The price is not on my range but she is a total beast🔥🔥

[@Christina_and_Terry]

Yo bro, I live in Ogden am I’m a basher too! Idk where exactly your located or if you have a FB

[@DDMSteveB]

DDM is in Draper! There are a few good places for a bash. Five Mile Pass is a favorite and close, there is a new track in Salt Lake County that is large scale friendly too out in the western part of the valley.

[@Starbucker3388]

Epic !!!!

[@ninthislandrc]

I don't have a VESLA.5, nor do I i have a Baja 5B...but, I did just purchased Kraken's sidewinder SX5 Sand Rail kit, as I've been planning on getting a Baja 5B. Plus, I got the Sidewinder kit (direct from Kraken) for an incredible price during their Pre-Black Friday sale. However, now, instead of getting the Baja 5B, I'm considering the VESLA.5. The only question is whether to get the roller & add my own electronics, or get the RTR.

[@DDMSteveB]

Tough call. I can say pretty confidently that to make a Baja drive as well as the Vesla it is going to take a lot of money. Between the two I would rather wrench on a vesla. I love both platforms for different reasons but right now it’s hard to hide my bias for the kraken.

[@ninthislandrc]

@@DDMSteveB What I meant by "the question" is whether to get the VESLA.5 C1E RTR, or VESLA.5 C1E roller. Also, have a gearing question. The new iteration of the RTR is designed for 12S, and comes with a 16T pinion & 650kv motor...but, they also offer it with an 800kv. If I were to get the RTR, as I intend running it on 8S, I'd prefer going with the 800kv motor. Based on the 650kv w/ 16T pinion, and whatever its top speed is on 12S...if I get the 800kv, and run it on 8S, what tooth pinion should I be using to achieve approximately the same top speed add the "650kv/16T on 12S" configuration?

[@ucitymetalhead]

Honestly I was wondering if you were going to drive it over the top.

[@ninthislandrc]

Work your 59mph VESLA.5 run, was it on 8S or 12S, 650kv or 800kv, and how many tooth pinion?

[@DDMSteveB]

59mph was completely stock original with the Max5 and leopard setup. 8S; but they were LiHV. Stock pinion stock gearing tires etc.

[@ninthislandrc]

​@@DDMSteveBProblem is, I don't know what the "stock" configuration was on the 'old' VESLA.5. That's why I asked the question I just asked in the comment section of one of your other VESLA.5 videos.

[@ByteSizeTrekking]

Hey brother what batteries are you running on the kraken? Happy New Year!🎊

[@EJ-74]

SIIIIIIICK 🔥

[@alexaparicio12]

Nice 😮😮😮😮

[@fogcityrc4874]

I need this

[@DDMSteveB]

I know a guy that can help you out haha

[@meudrone4k369]

Chique os carros 🚗 🔥💥💨💪🏼🚙🔥💥💨😍😎👍🏻

[@wesleylaflin857]

Awesome vid very cool, the transmitter klicking is super annoying though

[@DDMSteveB]

It was so bad! Unfortunately not a thing I could have known about until after driving home hundreds of miles and reviewing the video. I have since purchased wireless lavalier microphones so the audio will be much improved on future videos :)

[@nobody617]

I was jk. Deleted. I didnt finish my comment. Getting a kraken next month.

[@danielkmit4145]

i Hope rpm makes a arms for this car that is the only thing holding me back from buying one they seem to be a common failure point with a bunch of different KZbinrs that I can see so far

[@DDMSteveB]

Yeah people have broken arms, but have you watched the crashes where the arm was cracked? Usually a big hit. Turtle has considered making some Ridgeback arms. He probably will once there are a few more cars out in the wild.

[@danielkmit4145]

@@DDMSteveB yeah, I don’t think I’m gonna be able to wait. I’m gonna have to buy one and then just be careful until turtle does that that would be awesome if they do.

[@adamh9077]

Put some foam or something on your trigger. You chop the shit out of that thing. That's all I hear in this video

[@tavianbooks]

I honestly thought they were actually buggy’s

[@TravisBourgeois]

It’s so quiet

[@Victic005]

Should have ran the gasoline Vekta.

[@davidmolyneux7284]

What would people say is better. This rc or electric 30 degree north. Thanks

[@DDMSteveB]

I mean...I am going to be picking the VESLA every time but everyone can close their own models. I think there is fun to be had for everyone.