Traxxas Sledge - Hardest Bash on YouTube

[@ClairesRCs]

Cue the publicity department 💪🏼

[@KevinTalbotTV]

They are working overtime!! 😂

[@Vinnyschannel]

no!! never!!

[@Mr.NiceGuy80]

You're the best, Claire!

[@Somesmoothname]

I've gotta admit Kev brings it but when Claire's on you know for sure there's some gonna be some rc thrashing!

[@thejeepinrealtor5742]

😂

[@NathanStorer-RC]

Considering nothing major happened and you torture tested this way beyond what anyone would normally put it through, I would say it held up rather well!

[@Christarr]

This is going to be the next car in my fleet for sure!

[@jphillips472]

I'm pretty sure everytime there was a crash, or hard landing or anything else insane, there was definitely a stunt double that came in to do the tough stuff. The leading roll rarely takes his own lumps.

[@GrahamK45]

Fair enough lol

[@nolanjennings8145]

@@jphillips472 what are you saying bro, the car was definitely doing the crashes why would they use a different car? that would ruin the purpose of the video lmao

[@Thisismyhandle734]

Mine, bent the shock tower on my first bash and the second bash and beyond, ALOT of bolts have came loose..... including the motor mount and even the pinion gear.... Idk if they 4got to loctite all the bolts or what, but I've never saw my problems with other sledge owners..

[@elliotw5918]

I'm starting to think that manufactures are starting to build their stuff better JUST BECAUSE they don't want it to end up destroyed in one of your videos. Excellent work!

[@m4n4mk1]

The way it should be, so real improvements can be made to new rc gear.

[@bluehydro88]

I dig Kevin's reviews because one day of the Kev-bash equals about a year's worth of normal bashing! It's like bashing in dog years haha! Good on you Kevin. Thank you for the content!

[@lupierz]

Bashing in Kevin-driving-years!

[@MacNCheesePro]

To be fair, that side landing was one of the most brutal landings I could imagine besides a corner landing. It did handle the bashing really well! Just some minor adjustments. This is where I go to decide if I want a specific RC and I want a Sledge now.

[@Hoosierdaddyjones812]

Give it a month and then it will be a new video saying best new rc of 2022 🤣, so many options of good rc to choose from these days.

[@benjaminbertrand7186]

It´s pretty ridicilous how tough those cars are nowadays. When I got my first 1/8 scale truck (Ansmann Kryptonite) these things tend to break way more easily. That bad landing from moon to the wheels would have completely vaporized the whole axle mount and the driveshafts would have pierced the diffs. Thanks to your channel I now own a E-Revo 2.0 and that thing is a beast. Thanks Kev, keep bashing. Pleasure to watch 😎👍🚀

[@vivos71]

People love to hate until they see what something can actually do. Just because the chassis material is the same as the Kratons's, doesn't mean hours of design work and R&D didn't go into it. Awesome product from Traxxas.

[@mickd8188]

Even Traxxas would've been waiting for this video and I'm sure they breathed a sigh of relief that it took a beating and damage was acceptable for what you put it through. Awesome truck for sure. Cheers mate 👍

[@andyb9994]

Don't worry Traxxas put it through a bash as hard if not harder....they don't just build R/C's and hope they hold up...

[@mickd8188]

@Andy B I am aware of that... but in regards to social media and how the consumer rates this truck

[@hemidart7]

What?....they can't do that them selves? I'm sure they do!!

[@sachinnathoo6174]

Hahaha. True story,

[@tonycastagna1145]

Traxxas beats the crap outta their rigs themselves look at their videos man they know they can hold up to some crazy abuse. Very hard to compete with Traxxas durability

[@PhilShenton]

That's one of the toughest factory RC's I've seen. Well done Kev! Really enjoyed that one.

[@VetteWay2Fast]

What lol. Thing broke on almost every landing. Look at other reviews on this truck, it does not hold up well and not durable.

[@ayocxrry-2435]

@@VetteWay2Fast most def is tough i just got mines . it takes a beating

[@Norm2120]

That was a serious bash with some extremely hard landings and I think it did pretty damn good. I can honestly say that thing will last forever the way I run my stuff. I’ll definitely be adding this to my collection , great vid Kevin 🤘🏼

[@streetmaster63]

Well said, I agree.

[@alimaleki217]

Exactly my thoughts! Most of us aren’t trying to break parts on purpose.

[@АнастасияСигута-о9м]

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[@francisrwagner3512]

totally agree - I put in a order for a blue sledge !!

[@willeymunda]

better than the new maxx 2.0 the wide maxx do you reckon?

[@mikehoskins4112]

I just bought a sledge yesterday, I love it. I wasn't going to buy it until I saw that you put it through it's paces. Thank you, you are the man. Keep the awesome videos coming.

[@CoffeeNerd1977]

I am actually way more impressed with this then I thought I would be. Looks like it might be a good future purchase

[@KevinTalbotTV]

Same!

[@ayocxrry-2435]

I just ordered my sledge gets it’s Thursday. I can’t wait

[@Stupidguy2023]

I like your channel! Thank you, Kevin. -LL

[@brianl8983]

A day at the park with other rc people is exactly what makes this hobby fun

[@frogslayer4849]

Not how I would treat my $800 RC car but I'm glad you are doing it and recording everything for science!

[@kylebeach2316]

Well people do beat on the xmaxx which has a higher price tag then the sledge

[@SEEYAIAYE]

It's good for the average basher to see what happens if you make a mistake.

[@Wreckedekcoupe]

More like 1100$ with those traxxas batterys and charger!

[@zackgensch5601]

Just bought the traxxas hauler, I've owned many traxxas vehicles and love them, the steering servo is almost the 1st upgrade I've done on every single one of them!

[@dustindegrand5735]

The fact that the body never fell off is absolutely Amazing!!! No one can say this is a bad car after those moon landings! Great car! Killer video Kevin

[@reidisaacson9623]

I’m sure with enough bashing and say hard landings especially if they were on the body, it will separate.

[@luatala8008]

You got me hooked on rc cars because of your genuine enthusiasm for the sport and the technology.

[@vicdez]

I am truly impressed the body did not pop off more than the chassis slight bend. Seems like so far its pretty durable.

[@carsandfunnys5750]

I’m just saying I bought a sledge after watching this video. A lot of people hate on Traxxas but you can’t hate when there videos proving it’s durable and fast awesome video Kevin

[@microbuilder]

Aluminum on a basher never made sense to me, but I'm impressed with how well this one took a beating...that side landing was brutal lol

[@kylebeach2316]

Well steel would be too heavy and too strain on the motor and transmission. That's why everyone uses aluminum

[@Reddog08]

Still love watching Kevs channel. He's the man.

[@kmarkdR1]

Awesome test Kev. I believe the damages are more than acceptable, compared to what you put it through, I guess even your xmaxx would have had some damage. Love your videos and your cheerful happy mood, it’s contagious 👍😁

[@KevinTalbotTV]

Its hard to tell it the xmaxx would have taken it. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't!

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

That's what I said to... I bet the XMaxx would have had something snap with that drop right on the side like that. The arm, spindle, a tire pop off.. something... And this took it like a champ...

[@glitchman3194]

Sledge is the KING of speed bash! Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the ride

[@MrWakulzach]

The fact you had to go so hard on the car make me known it's built well, and me personally I don't send it much so it would be awhile before I broke anything, that's why I love your vids!! Thanks Kevin!

[@Bims9040]

I'm incredibly impressed with how it held up to the absolute beating you gave it. You literally put it through the ringer and it managed to come out the other side with very minor injuries. Thanks for the great content Kevin!

[@shepshepson]

I'm VERY surprised those arms survived, it seems like the car overall was very strong, and an amazing basher, especially since you have sent it to the moon, you almost always break something when you "send it too the moon" 😂 so I believe given the damage, it is actually a really nice car, AND it's almost bone stock!!

[@westie659]

Agree

[@raynman6466]

Almost bone stock and only cost as much as a real car lol

[@jotcw81]

Those communal front flips were great and they also show what an insanely precise driver Crazy Mark is.

[@egm092478]

In normal people driving it should be awesome. Thanks for doing this for us kevin we do appreciate it.

[@saltysteel3996]

I thought I was a hard basher, but you're the extreme! The Sledge would handle everything I would do with it. I beat on a Slash 4X4 for years with few broken parts so yeah, the Sledge is definitely a homerun design. It's hard to beat Traxxas.

[@Jamenj1999]

Until you realize their mentality is unrespectable

[@PakyuzRcMalaysia]

One thing i like about you Kev,u will test to the max,but you will find a solution to make the car stronger .

[@stoojona5119]

There should be a standardised, internationally recognised scale of rc car toughness going from 0 - Kevin Talbot

[@KevinTalbotTV]

haha

[@coverts5t]

Haaaa....honestly...that should be a real scale.

[@mace2gorc872]

love it. Maybe they should call it TALBOT CERTIFIED OR KEV APPROVED.

[@CCxRC]

That's a great scale

[@paulsalley2332]

Kev should get a second job testing for Traxxas or Arrma, they shouldnt release a product till he's quality stamped it

[@jessepittspittstop]

Man, I am so glad you do these torture test videos. Really shows where the weaknesses are and very helpfull for the buyer.

[@RCDUDE81]

That was Wicked awesome Brother Kev!! 😱KILLER Durability rip and moon shots for sure! Love the pile up of cars off that one jump!😆 Can't wait until mine arrives!

[@averylooper5534]

Great Bash Kev! send it til you bend it! I LOVE IT! truck is tough, just not M2C tough. YET!!

[@MrAbm860]

Thicker chassis, metal adjustable turning rods. Cvds or thicker dogbones

[@justinjohnson9155]

Well Kevin watching you destroy rc's puts a smile on my face. Don't know why people are always hating on your videos. You seem to thrash everything and that's why I watch you. Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@joeymigues3276]

Considering you sent it to the moon and beyond on multiple times is a testament the the strength of the car.

[@AverageCitizen333]

I think its the toughest out of the box of its scale, that you have tested to date. It had some really hard and on purpose bad landings, and if the pinion hadnt come loose, you would have drove it to the car to take it home. So in reality, it needs an axle, a spur gear, and a shock end. Small potatoes after that bash fest

[@lynxrbeam8732]

You don’t even need to buy the axel… it’s like a $15 bash session😂

[@ianbudgetrc2574]

The Arrma Talion EXB was the toughest Kevin reviewe. Look it up

[@monsterair2]

At 4:57 you can see the Arrma Talion is broken

[@CheeseOnEverything]

Kraton exb took way harder hits without as much dmg. Not to mention it also costs less and has way more aluminum parts.

[@TheCloudhopper]

The Sledge seems to be able to take a beating out of the box that a Kraton needs a lot of upgrades to. This is a serious bit of kit.

[@doctorjoe8741]

ive had the sledge for over a week now and already bent the chassis and the servo died its no match for the kraton

[@coffeedude2024]

Hi Kev I'm seriously impressed with the Sledge. You are one of the most extreme bashers out there and torture tested the thing and in my opinion, the damage it received was minimal in relation to the extreme abuse it took. I think the Traxxas Sledge will become category king for the 1/8th scale bashers no question and will become a future RC legend. I'll definitely be buying a Traxxas Sledge at somepoint in the future. Thanks Kev👍

[@sachinnathoo6174]

I watched so many reviews of this car and waited for yours before making any decision. Thanks for delivering and torture testing! I’ve owned a Kraton. Kraton stock out of box couldn’t handle that kind of torture. U needed to upgrade literally everything. Sledge gets 10/10. Kraton 2/10. Impressed! I wasn’t interested in this car till this bash session. U proved it’s worth it!! Traxxas owes u. I’m sure plenty guys on here will want one next!

[@panther07af]

Just wanted to say thanks man. I was waiting on this test to decide if i wanted to or not considering i have some bad luck when it comes to bashing i always tend to find weak points. I picked mine up on the US at midnight and we bashed it on pavement right there with ramps and all and it stood up to it all. Just wanted to say thanks for reviewing and being honest.

[@daveknight1531]

I know Traxxas are quality and built tough but this takes it to a whole new level

[@Basherqueen]

Might be a candidate for truck of the year! 🤷‍♀️ I am a little unsure about the motor mount in term of holding the gear mesh but other than that I am very impressed! Parts from me soon! 👍👍👍 😘

[@kylebeach2316]

I'm pretty sure people will 3d print a better motor mount here soon when people start to get their hands on it

[@KevinTalbotTV]

I like this motor mount because it holds the motor in so much better but I see what you mean about the mesh

[@reedlovegrove7366]

i got a traxxas bandit and i love it

[@Redd_Beard]

You don't know how much I appreciate you putting in that clip of ole Joe. Great vid as always Kevin. Cheers mate.

[@isaknascimentoferreira]

This car is really cool, I want to see this beast being used and abused to the fullest in future videos, keep on with these videos Kevin, you're awesome.

[@3dconceptsofutah757]

Thanks for giving this car a good flogging Kevin! Cheers from Utah USA!

[@jerrywhitworth316]

I'm impressed. You put it thru absolute HELL! And the damage is minimal. When I can afford to get 1 I definitely will.

[@SpacePop1974]

Super video as always , you are the best RC you tuber by far .

[@1980VINZ]

Sincerely, this is a beast. Plus, the chassis is beautiful. This gray and this blue…… that’s just perfect. Nice job Traxxas.

[@Ouch.]

I am addicted to RC Planes but I always watch this channel for a bit of light releif. Another brilliant test on a new model. Great vid thanks Kev! Looks plenty tough enough to me!

[@bearandlion4442]

Words rc cars never wanna hear near kev, “let’s take it to the skate park!”

[@nickmarangelis2251]

I was never a traxxas fan, but this car has changed my mind. It has all the boxes ticked and some more.

[@CCxRC]

Took it like a champ. My only gripe is they say they priced it higher because it has better tires, servo, and the chassis being built stronger and not needing to be replaced with something better. Not seeing that big of upgrade in those things. Drivetrain seems great though. Body mount is SO slick. The overall performance of it looks really good...drive-ability and toughness. Is it me or do the tires seem to balloon more which can make it wander at speed? But man...those suspension arms put in many overtime shifts and that run. Can't believe they took it. If RPM makes some inexpensive plastic steering rods and upper suspension links for that other brand...could get interesting. Love your durability testing and energy. Best Sledge bash out there. Great new truggy option. Since I have several 6s truggies already, I'm saving up for an X-maxx.

[@KevinTalbotTV]

Yeah the stock servo was soooooo slow!

[@VexingRaven]

Comparing the detail shots of this to my Revo 2.0, I think it's a pretty substantial upgrade. Don't really know how you can look at this and say it's not that big of an upgrade to warrant an extra $150.

[@rt66hdguyify]

Love your durability tests and how your at the park with the kiddos getting them involved! Teach them to work with their hands and that it is knowledge that will come in handy for ALL SORTS of situations❣️ I know my granddaughter loves building S.T.E.M. projects and an rc car is a giant learning opportunity! I think I need to get a car or crawler and build it with her!!

[@mattyf1492]

It will be interesting to see the upgrades available for the Sledge. With the right attention to the weak points ,(which admittedly are few) this thing might be the new bulletproof RC ! Awesome testing and video!

[@erikedwards5744]

Love your fan club ❤️❤️❤️ you all are awesome!

[@DOFIXERR]

EVERYONE was waiting for this vid to drop. Excellent bash sesh. You took that to the limits. Pretty damn impressed with the beating it took.

[@Dynamic_Aerial_Adventures]

A great company "Traxxas" took a fantastic truck the "Arrma Kraton" and improved it. Looks like Outstanding results ! Another great video holding nothing back on this truck.

[@michaelramsey82]

That did pretty darn good. I'm not sure it's possible to build a vehicle that's completely Kevin-proof, but this one comes closer than any other one I remember seeing on the channel.

[@lynxrbeam8732]

Yea that sounds hard. I’m curious if someone will make an max v2 sort of deal, but re-engineered from 6 years ago and made stronger.

[@jaysemaan3833]

I just picked one of these today, after watching the true beating you had given it. Thing held up like a boss!

[@Jlemus01]

I'm pretty sure traxxas or 3rd party is going to sell a 7075 chassis for this truggy I'm pretty impressed with this stock out of the box rc besides the servo thanks Kevin.

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

I think it was awesome from the beginning... I don't see how anyone can not like it... Just look at it.. it's very smartly built.. lots of research and development went into it... Love the shape and design of that metal bottom.. that is what it needed from the start.. I mean all rc cars..

[@readeracingRC]

Thank Kev. that was what I expected from your channel. It looks great. if indeed, that it is more durable then the kraton, it will only force Arrma to bring there level of expertise up, with lots improvements and updates. and will help the RC community. thanks again. love you.

[@dresscode6961]

Great to see all those people together sending their rc cars to the moon. Best video i‘ve seen in resent times on youtube. Keep up the good work.

[@casey1441]

I think this truck did pretty well especially considering how much abuse it took with very minimal, easily fixable damage. I can really see companies like m2c and justbashit coming out with aftermarket upgrades chassis, center braces, and shock towers just like the arrma Kraton. I think the sledge is really cool, but I still love my Kraton to death.

[@danielcarvajalblanco3476]

Really strong rc car this new traxxas sledge. Traxxas did make another bashing beast.

[@averagecarguy961]

The other brand couldn’t handle a side impact like that!! 🤷🏾‍♂️🇺🇸

[@KevinTalbotTV]

that side impact was evil!

[@HandDriven]

Sure can, do it all day

[@freddafishy]

For a first generation car from Traxxas, still insanely well! Can’t wait to see more of it.

[@joshuaearnshaw8565]

I think Kevin is trying really hard to not give his true verdict! But overall I am impressed with it so far.

[@KevinTalbotTV]

if i give my opinion ill be either branded a hater or a fanboy, cant win!! end of the day my opinion doesn't matter anyway to anyone other than myself. so i leave it up to you to decide if you think its a good rig based on the video!

[@VexingRaven]

Not giving a verdict is good for engagement LOL

[@steveblackbird]

You're the Only reviewer I trust completely Kevin. Nice work as always...! It's been quite funny watching the RC community go nuts over this car's release. The Sledge looks like quite a lot of thought went into making it tough and durable. I love it, despite it's huge price tag. Easy to see how well engineered it is. Some big smiles on the faces of a lot of people that day! Awesome Vid Kevin!!

[@PhilBender612]

Absolutely a bad ass car, and you romped the hell out of it. lol, you cant even get parts yet Kev,.. What you thinking?? lol , but that was sick. I think the new Sledge looks Absolutely Epic!

[@KevinTalbotTV]

I did it for you guys so you can see what it takes!!

[@wtfrcs9939]

Mark Santa Maria got parts for it already

[@twrecks116]

Sledge can take a Kev-Beating!! The Damage was Minimal for what it went Through! Good Job Kev and Traxxas!! 🏆👍👍

[@Bigtater113]

Was saving for an Xmaxx but after watching this... I'm still saving for an Xmaxx. Thanks for the bash, Kevin!

[@davidswartz5307]

Hello Kevin. I just Love the happiness that you bring to our Wonderful hobby. And the joy that you try to spread throughout the rc community. Some people think that you are just out to destroy rc products but I see that you are the ultimate tester. Thank you for what you are doing for the hobby and please keep it up. And as you always say. " IT'S WHAT PUTS THE BIGGEST SMILE ON YOUR FACE " 😊. You should buy a plot of land from established titles (not involved) just so you can be call "SIR KEVIN. " LOL. I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thank you so very much for the Entertainment and advice. Your Friend from Florida. David

[@dylanhill3024]

I love the vids man, Make more content with this truck I love it 👍

[@alejandroayala4840]

i think it passed the kev destruction test 100% approved

[@wwjoshdew]

Instant like and favorite from me. Great video Kevin. Liked and saved to favorites! :)

[@cockatieltime2259]

How sweet you are when kids talk to you kevin

[@cordite7207]

I think its pretty damn impressive for a first outing. Now lets see what upgrades it could do with when they come in the future really do with and the grand total over time!

[@DaveItYourselfChannel]

"SEND IT till you BEND IT!" NIIIIIIIIICE! 😁👍

[@bikesandbuilds3359]

Let’s gooo Kevin!!! Your uploads always make my days brighter!

[@JeremyL007]

Wow... About everytime the truck was sent to the moon. My body would tense up and I kept saying to myself that's it it has to be broken. Really impressed with this truck. I appreciate like so many others your video's.

[@paulus842000]

A good honest video from Kevin with a hard bash, nothing broke, just things moved from the extreme shocks from some bad landings. Love him or hate him for his RC review, but at least he's honest and you know what you're getting. Kudos to you Kevin ❤️

[@kenwebb978]

Best Traxxas RC next to the XMaxx of course. Wish they had this 3 years ago now I would have not bought the E Revo 2.0. Thank you Kev for all the torture test you do. Makes it easier for us people that don’t have a lot of money to know we are getting the best bang for our bucks

[@dimasportillo2894]

I think I’m buying that traxxas

[@KevinTalbotTV]

do it!!

[@jacobariss9700]

I hope the rc companies send you parts every once and a while. Super fun and very informative!!!

[@zerrickdracing6784]

That's is definitely the strongest traxxas I've ever seen the fire team is tough but man this is a close one There both out of this world tough 😳 😢 love ❤️ it im sold.

[@KevinTalbotTV]

I da know, xmaxx is up there!

[@ToastedAlmond77]

You sir have become my new obsession on KZbin I was into RC’s back in the day had a Grasshopper and a Traxxas Hawk that thing was a blast till I broke the chassis lol

[@TechnoGuy11]

Any RC car you jump 20 and 30 feet in the air is going to bend and brake some stuff. I think with what you put it through it held up quite good imo.

[@owensbama1923]

I think it did really well. I honestly didn't expect it to do that good. I was genuinely pretty impressed. I would buy one.

[@NoName_vs]

congrats to everyone who is early and who found this have a good day

[@Elig9hdh]

You to

[@carstenlowenstein9058]

That was the most trips to the moon. I love it 😍

[@mattm1841]

I'm impressed the arms didn't snap on that full on side landing!

[@KevinTalbotTV]

that was evil!!

[@The_RC_Dude]

5:49 Kev: “Send it till you bend it! Kill it now!” I haven’t heard that one before (the bending part, we regularly use the “That’s it, kill it now!” Kev saying in our house 🤣🤣)! Now, no Arrma jokes guys!

[@brandonreid4511]

I gotta say the way they are comparing it to the Kraton is kinda funny. From what I understand the motor mount stops you from putting bigger motors in along with some other things I can see being a little weird to me but I own Arrma and Traxxas love all my RCs and love to see new one's 👍

[@bigrexj4078]

I absolutely LOVE your videos.. and terms.. "tumble wumble" has to be my FAVORITE.. along with "Send it til you bend it!".. I'm totally new to the RC Car world, and my 1st car is being delivered today (a Hosim Venum). Im going to play with this for a few days and bash the hell out of it!! I have my mind set on ordering a Traxxas XMaxx next week, but after watching your two Traxxas Sledge videos (reminds me of a mini Traxxas XRT), that thing is so cool looking - now I will have to order one of those as well!! I want a super fast car, and a big beefy truck and I think those both will satisfy my craving to blow some cash on RC Cars.. Thanks, KT!! Thank you for doing the hard work of destroying and rebuilding them for us, so we can have a better idea of what we want and don't want.. 👍🏾

[@ardesheerford1741]

I’d probably stick to a kraton since this one is also chassis bend and shock rod end Brocken. Good video thank you for this good bash!

[@chefchef183]

A lot less bend that the kraton

[@MrAjimon]

A lot lot lot better than stock kraton

[@ardesheerford1741]

I’d probably choose the arrma fireteam over both of these cars

[@toddp5026]

You got me into this hobby and I’m 100% thankful for it!

[@tubbymonster2486]

For the average rc basher the sledge would be just fine how it is out of the box. But I’m very impressed with how much abuse it can take when you push it too the limits.

[@kristenmacarthur9625]

You bring smiles into our house and we call you KevvyTalbot!!!!!