Learn to Rock Crawl - Part 1. Beginners guide to crawling & scaling

Do you want to learn to rock crawl? Or just pick up some tips? In this series we look at the basics of RC Rock Crawling which is balance. It's very easy to tip a truck over, but taking your time and following some of the techniques in this video should have you conquering the rocks in no time!
If you're a beginner a seasoned rock crawler looking for a different take on how to get up those rocks please subscribe and we'll be posting more in the future. Please hit the "like" button if this was helpful and put a note in the comments of anything you would like to learn about in the future.
0:00 Titles
0:14 Intro
0:40 How did I learn?
0:58 What are we using for this video?
1:40 Important "Ready to run" advice
1:47 Balance and why it's so important
2:29 Descending and how to not flip over
2:49 Climbing without flipping backwards
3:35 Setting up for a climb
3:58 What happens if we don't have enough grip
4:02 Correcting grip issues
4:18 Getting over the breakover
4:31 Why does a truck flip?
4:58 Descending on technical rocks
5:10 Don't panic if your wheels are hanging off
5:28 Tips for driving along walls
5:46 Breakover tips - Get up ledges
6:07 Getting really stuck - Go around!
6:44 Loose rocks, just nudge them away ...
7:18 Getting really stuck - can you see where?
7:26 The answer, and the tips!
8:00 Getting up and over
8:14 Final breakover
8:26 Outro - Please like, comment and subscribe if this was useful!
A huge thanks to Martin @ Mossy_RC for filming parts of this video and agreeing for his Bronco flips to be used to help others. You can check out his Instagram here: / mossy_rc and he has an eBay store for RC bearings here: www.ebay.co.uk... #shoplocal
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[@jamessmith2411]

Great information. I've just ordered my first crawler the defender. Looking forward to learning a new hobby.

[@JustScalin]

That’s awesome! The defender is a very challenging crawler to drive but it can help build skill quickly and is a lot of fun. I’ve seen people get them into places I would have never expected

[@jamessmith2411]

@@JustScalin Yes I've heard that it very top heavy. Couldn't get it with out that body though it just look too good ha. I'll probably take the back wheel off and get some weight on the front.

[@JustScalin]

Sounds good. I’d suggest a metal servo horn and then run it as intended for a few weeks then mod as you feel you find the limits. Either way it’s an amazing truck and a fun hobby so welcome to the club!

[@scaleworksRC]

Very good explanation. Crawling requires thought and patience.

[@axle1717]

I'm glad I got into this hobby after being a full size offroad enthusiast my entire life. Made picking up the hobby super easy and extremely fun..

[@jonmcclay]

I really appreciated this!

[@paulrichards742]

As a newbie, I found this understandable and very useful. Thanks!

[@JustScalin]

Great, glad I could help!

[@mhouslay7281]

Thanks for yet another great video - super clear and helpful. My first crawler, a superb red Traxxas Defender, has just arrived. Cant't wait to take it out on the trail !

[@JustScalin]

Great to hear! The Defender can still be fun crawling with a bit of practice. It's a definite challenge

[@mattevans3212]

Great info thank

[@andygrew4832]

I'm new to the channel, enjoying the content.

[@fairrc]

This is a great idea for a video series, and well executed.

[@Lokithefeline]

what an amazing place to go crawl

[@JustScalin]

Yeah, I miss Yorkshire for that

[@johnlujan8706]

Subscribed

[@studiolucephotography8484]

Great Content. Will help us out . Thanks

[@zsaxeshed5743]

That's amazing scenery,wish I lived there lol

[@harveybrooksbank172]

Great video helped a lot for a beginner

[@jasongreek4764]

Your videos are really good. I'm glad I came across them. I enjoy these very much!!

[@JustScalin]

Thank you very much! Appreciate the feedback!

[@MSArchery]

Very helpful tutorial

[@royaltybuiltco]

Thank you for this 🙏 Definitely insightful

[@supranomicon]

Great thanks

[@JustScalin]

No worries!

[@Djkommode]

Very cool

[@JustScalin]

Thanks

[@rskwolfenstein9647]

Thank you

[@kycrawlers22]

Subbed! Thanks for the video, you can always learn from others, no matter how much you know ;)

[@JustScalin]

Thanks for the sub!

[@gnarlytek1331]

Skills🤙

[@JustScalin]

Thanks!

[@g.w.3816]

Great vid mate found your channel by chance and really enjoyed it I've subd 👍

[@JustScalin]

Thank you, hope it’s useful!

[@karimunknown2352]

I cant wait till my first crawler comes now lol,i got element rc enduro 24 mini crawler btw. And thanks for the video should come in useful😁

[@JustScalin]

You’re welcome, I really want to try out one of those too! It’s very much the same theory just on a much smaller truck :)

[@karimunknown2352]

@@JustScalin ya,pretty much

[@sebas888888]

Where's pt 3 4 5 6 Would love the series and trust your expertise and understandable sharing of knowledge

[@jedlynch4820]

I’m finding content everywhere on how to assemble crawlers , which is great, but very few videos about how to crawl.

[@ka4172]

Watch the right line first!

[@romanmarino9102]

I just recently acquired a Redcat Everest Gen 7 Pro in black, that is slightly modified (removed the roof rack items, and after a while added aluminum suspension links from 4wd rc and did a flash hobby 45kg servo for the front lifted the bumpers and tucked them all the way in except for the rear one which is one out from the "all the way" location, i also lifted the suspension of the truck by dropping the top of the suspension one down from where it was . I have the tire on the back using a couple of rubber bands using the bumper space and the top hook on the stock roof rack (everything else is stock) took off the snorkel and added stickers, and added a couple of chains i had laying around IT LOOKS AWESOME motor just kicked out yesterday, and im replacing that and the transmission, and driveshafts to upgrade the whole system. do you think I should do portal axles? i kind of want to

[@JustScalin]

It’s quite an old platform so I’d keep it relatively stock and save up for something more modern to mod. I can highly recommend the NWSD rails and one of the best cheap RTR options is the element ecto

[@matts7975]

I would have lost it off those rock 25 times already

[@JustScalin]

You’ll get there. Take it slower than feels necessary at first and build up from there. Almost always going slower will be better than faster

[@romanmarino9102]

sorry about the length