Redcat Everest Ascent, I Would Pay More Than 299$ For This!

westdesertwheeler.com/
Capra 3 link kit, Winch Mount, Cut N Shut Krawler tires
West Desert Wheeler Merch! Hoodies and T-Shirts west-desert-shooter.myspreads...
Follow my Instagram / westdesertwheeler
Amain affiliate link
Redcat Everest Ascent 299$ RTR
Horizon Hobby Affiliate link
Redcat Everest Ascent 299$ RTR
alnk.to/7fnXKMF

[@DesertRockCrawler]

I'm excited to see the journey the ascent will take with minor upgrades. Such a great way to get into the rc crawling community. Red Cat killed it.

[@BroncoSteven69]

A local guy running it added a hobbywing fusion se and a little brass and took off the bed. Won first place with a well built lcg rig as a partner in a team winch event. Pretty impressive little truck.

[@brandonupchurch5015]

I seen this. Dude is on the redcat page and it's pretty cool especially with the ascent

[@cardboardcrawlersrc8805]

Those are about my plans as far as upgrades. Im sure this is going to be my first 10th scale. Looks tooo good. Shorty pack too

[@bucketheadrox]

That's what I love about the hobby. So many different RCs show up and whether it's 1000 bucks or 200 you never know what rigs is gonna have a hard time. But they all have a good time.

[@Yamahatwig]

Redcat has turned a corner with this one. I just hope the aftermarket sees the full potential here and gets onboard as well! Great review, as always, Logan!

[@aaronm2810]

Great honest review. If someone does jump to a 1080 G2 and set it at 8.4v you can get 42kg out of that servo.

[@offroad1911]

Where’s Sydney? Can’t go crawlin without the co-star of the show. Lol

[@floridasfamilyrcchannel1412]

It's really nice to see a KZbinr actually give a fair review I like redcat because there are a lot of people whom enjoy the hobby but can't drop 500 on a truck to get something that will keep up . This is affordable and u really well built for a comp truck especially for the price . I hate the channels that act like redcat is benith them lol just cause it's half the price of your bace price truck u sell doesn't make it less of a contender I bet u see a lot more of redcat rising up I believe this truck can keep up with the big name rtrs any day

[@GrimSpeedFPV]

This truck is gonna be awesome! Very smart move Redcat!!

[@jameyharrison7499]

Mine will be here tomorrow. Looking forward to what you do with mods. Great video.

[@thindigital]

Also, best driven review so far!

[@markhinkle3234]

Excellent video. I knew you would put it through some good obstacles. I trust your assessments. I agree that this is a winner. Thanks!

[@smokingwraith9990]

Top shelf review Logan! Been running through all them covering this rig and this one is the best. Enjoy the driving and great views to boot. If i didn't before, I now look forward to getting one of these in my hands...cheers!

[@RoadsideRC]

Truck is looking great out there on your rocks! I've been loving mine - such a great truck for the price!

[@nicholasstephey8475]

Logan great job on the test. I really enjoyed watching it. Thank you for hitting the hard lines and not the easy stuff. The issues I can tell so far is that esc is not up the par, And should of been bead locks then we could of added brass rings or some weight up front.

[@joshhiebert813]

I'm glad you talked about the articulation. Even though this truck is more capable than others, it's less pleasant to watch then a more scale truck with more flex.

[@B.N.B_RC]

Love your channel, which is very informative and entertaining

[@mkrcbuilds]

Really surprised it did so well, I'd say it did better than most out of the box rtr trucks. Great review Logan, well done.

[@thindigital]

If you want those tires off, pop them in a Ziploc with a cup of pure acetone for 24 to 48 hours, they'll be fall off the bone tender! Great vid of a promising looking rig.

[@keldonator]

That won't ruin the rubby tire? Make it brittle or something later on? Have you actually done it?

[@thindigital]

@@keldonator yessir, done it a number of times with Traxxas canyon trails. Doesn't degrade the rubber or the plastic, it does affect the foam, seems to stiffen it, but rinse with cold water and the foam can be used. Use caution with acetone, Eye wear and gloves. Dispose of properly. Others use a heat gun on low or the oven on low, boil them off etc.

[@keldonator]

@@thindigital Cool thanks

[@mikerainey3847]

Thanks for the narrative as you run and under the hood at the end. That's why we watch, we like your take on the run as well as the vehicle. Keep up the great work!

[@OverTheHillRC]

Looks pretty impressive out of the box. It would be nice to see a kit offered, seeing as most will be upgrading anyway.

[@maritimezombie7684]

Awesome rig, cant wait for a budget upgrade series!

[@brentlykins7281]

Great 👍🏻 one as always sir and I keep telling myself that this sucker is only $289.99 😮!!!! As you said for the price verses performance….this truck is great

[@westcoast.wheeler]

Nice review logan! You are excellent at explaining what you’re doing and explaining what the truck is doing. I’ve been looking at these since redcat showcased it! Yet another amazing video for the man himself self 🤘🏼

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Looks like a good truck. Great job as always Logan. John

[@floridasfamilyrcchannel1412]

Seriously love your honest opinions

[@williamvanstory6782]

Just ordered mine. Great video, very informative. I think I made a great choice. Look forward to more content on this truck. Keep up the great work.

[@modelcarjedi]

Great review !! I love your location to crawl.

[@John-shreds]

The 4 channel radio for the price is so good too! Thanks for sharing. I already have a Capra so not getting this, but gaud daym this is a good one.

[@claytonjessup6163]

Thank you very much , making me really considering a Redcat , now !

[@OscarRamirez-us3bu]

Great review and very informative. Thank you! 🔥💪💯

[@fuse557]

I'm still amazed. Did the shock mod losi mini springs and took out the inner springs. Istalled the 20% underdrive. Put some injora rims and S3 compound swamp crawlers on it, East coast. And this stupid thing is killing it! Got excited about the Vanquish vrd rtr until i out crawled it with my Redcat

[@cardboardcrawlersrc8805]

I’ve definitely been on the fence since it came out. You knowledge and ability to drive on the same great terrain all the time lends to very well rounded content. I may try to get this at my local shop. This will most likely be my first tenth scale if i do decide to pull the trigger. Keep up the great work.

[@braydenfrench8569]

Axial.

[@Crash..Bash..RC_]

I have a gen8 I swapped to gen7 rails , soa, 4 link up front with a vanquish dig 3 gear and it's awesome! Im definitely getting one of these though!

[@caddydaddy53ify]

Fusion,wheels n tires . Go redcat ! Good vid Logan. Keep up the content bro!

[@bad3032]

I didnt know RC rock crawlers were even a thing 😂 this is so siiick!

[@bongofury3176]

great performance for an RTR. Just a few mods and it will be really competitive. You have some truly amazing rocks to crawl. happy crawling from Derbyshire's Peak District

[@Friskee62]

I will for sure be getting one of these...

[@cjv29er]

Loved this review. You follower from the Philippines. 🇵🇭

[@saturnfivehynrgrc581]

Nice review man, like button energized. And video watched in its entirety.

[@morepower-4.6]

Mine flips over backwards very easily!! Box stock, guess I’ll have to try the underdrive gears, I have some treal brass portal covers to on it too. See how much that helps.

[@BANTAM53]

Great review bud!!

[@Matt-it8jh]

I bought the gen 7 sport on sale less then 200. Have since swapped electronics the bad transmission and added capra axles. That trucks awesome now. This thing looks awesome I might need it.

[@jerryvolpini7987]

I have every confidence your driving is just fine, lol. More likely too much movement as a result of those soft foams, making it hard to hold a line. An HW 1080 or Fusion SE seems like an obvious upgrade. Tires and wheels, some brass and take out those internal shock springs and you'll be killing some gnarly lines! 🤘

[@daledavis8093]

I have some Treal aluminum wheels, I love the weight they provide

[@julesverne2509]

If it weren't for Red Cat's being affordable then I would never have bought a Traxxas TRX4 or the other Red Cats I've purchased since, they are who got me into the hobby.

[@idiot_RC]

I'd love to see a kit version around the $220-230 price point...no body, no wheels/tires, no electronics. Hopefully that's in the future.

[@RadRaf]

Thanks for the vid! How does it compare to element rigs around the same price like the Gatekeeper or the Sendero? I know this is more performance based but the gatekeeper seems like a pretty good design too. Curious on what you think! Thanks again sir!

[@urbancrawler1459]

Hope RPRC makes parts for these my brother needs a new crawler and I think this would be an awesome option for him.

[@spenn2007]

Change the title! I didn't buy one yet lol, however, I am now convinced. I also have noticed a large number of Ascent owners utilizing brass diff axle covers. Im new to crawling, so I assume the weight of this truck is a minor issue that is obviously easy to address.

[@rcboys619]

cant wait to see some upgrades

[@gmummy]

Like the review thanks

[@gregkeezee5969]

Big potential... 🔥 🔥

[@julesverne2509]

It was about 6 years ago I got a 1/10 SC Red Cat Brushless for 150 bucks online brand new. It's was awesome. I traded that one for a basher.

[@Robster19851]

What would you say was better this or the element ecto? Loving your videos. 👌🏻👌🏻😎😎

[@CrazyQuadBrothersP3]

This is a super solid release by Redcat! I’m going to hold off for a while on getting one…🤥 Also awesome balance 59/41

[@keldonator]

Man I hope you put a fusion pro 2300kv in it, I want to see how fast and slow it can go with one. Unfortunately my hobby shop doesn't stock any of my brand of RCs... So online only for me

[@ShadeTree_RC]

yall killin me lol mine will be here tomorrow if all goes as planned

[@keldonator]

Mine on Monday, so pumped lol

[@ndspecial]

Only if I can like every climb you made 👍

[@jaysunspeas9625]

They stated in a few things that I read all channels have EPA, you could make your throttle/brake a little more linear with it

[@pwrofgrayskull]

Great to see your take on this release! You’ve got me hiding my wallet from myself trying to not buy one of these right NOW 😆👍✌️

[@julesverne2509]

that's some good crawlin'

[@michaelfessenden8601]

An upgraded everest 10 ? I moded my 10 close to that performance. I want it 🤠

[@mark-mj5dl]

A Carisma ARC2 ESC is another programmable ESC that is good for crawlers and it is around the same price point as the HW1080.

[@hmfic4297]

How is the Redcat compared to the echo element?

[@SheaShea-eh7eh]

Hi, what’s a good battery and charger for these ?

[@robgoffroad]

I want one of these but they appear to be on backorder until January. Very frustrating.

[@chrispfligler5892]

Melt those wheels off with acetone. Works like a charm.

[@aja_rc]

Radcat ilove it,rc car very very smoothly

[@rc-daily]

Best release from redcat yet. Can't wait to see what's next!

[@rc-daily]

I even like the tires. They could use 3brc antifoams though.

[@rc-daily]

It takes a little bit of work but you can get those tires off those wheels

[@rc-daily]

I prefer 1 tire of flex too. Anything much more and it seems to hurt more than it helps.

[@rc-daily]

Need to run a little 650mah on the slider.

[@rc-daily]

Add the fusion and 50 bucks to the price and I'm In on it. 100 more would be to much. Especially when you know the fusion us like 60 bucks to the public so you know they'd get them for half that

[@tommyrockends]

Dope

[@brandonchayka4009]

The tires remind me of Lego tires

[@wolfpackrc]

1080 is nice but spend the extra 20-30 bucks and get a hobbywing fusion 1200 or 1800kv. way better control.

[@jaxcell]

I have a question, why 299$ rather than $299. Cool truck.

[@MrDevo5]

and cant get them in the UK☹

[@michaelfessenden8601]

What lake was that ?

[@bobbyjarrells8994]

Hi Logan I'm getting into rc crawling I just got a redcat ascent but not sure what battery and charger to buy thanks

[@westdesertwheeler2666]

A gens ace battery and protek charger is a great way to go

[@bobbyjarrells8994]

Do you have an affiliate to them so I can help you with your channel

[@zachwood473]

well i've been in the market for a 1/10 coming from 1/24s and i think i found the one i'll get...

[@offroad1911]

Could the body be trimmed off at that bottom body line?

[@keldonator]

I know lol, it's ugly there right. The body touches the shock towers in front though

[@rcdaejeonrc5878]

I’m jealous.. This car doesn’t exist in Korea yet.. I really want it..

[@jasonbickford4283]

I have a capra axled gspeed gshot you know about 1500 dollar build and from what I see that truck is almost as good...almost.

[@silverbulletJKU]

Imm ready to dump my Capra for one

[@ryano8613]

Let's get a P.A.C.K. kit of this for 199..!

[@Honoluluairsoft]

God I wish

[@TheAmericanUhate]

Just bake the wheels/tires and the glue will let go lol

[@LeadMunitions]

Noise is a dealbreaker😢

[@JasonGunn418]

Redcat and Traxxas have very poor electronics installed. It is better to buy a roller and install a fusion, and then your good. Use tire weights from a tire repair place.They just throw them away, they have buckets of used weights for free. Sell this truck as a roller for about 150.00, and they would sell off the shelf. The esc and receiver, need to be relocated to the middle of the truck, and place the battery up front as much as possible. Cut the springs about 2 coils, your in business.

[@clintdyson5765]

A guy could remove the inner spring and add some deez loops!

[@17madracki17]

Hey if you'd pay more buy two send me one ahah now you've got one for 6

[@dieseldabz7104]

Most anyone intelligent would admit it's a good deal yet these YT snobs that have crawler channels talk crap and think need to spend $1K to have good rig..

[@HellaNorCal916]

This review was great. I'm really enjoying your channel. You truly have love RC crawling and it shows in your content. The locations definitely gets the chef's kiss🤌🏼. 😂