Also, they have the 50% training mode and waterproof electronics which are good features for kids. While pricey, Traxxas’ parts support and availability is unparalleled. Since my kids are younger and inexperienced, I’m drawn to the Traxxas line. There's also the 1/16 Traxxas mini Summit, but that's very overpriced for what it is. Since most of the use will be at our tight backyard track, I was originally looking at things like the 1/18 Losi Mini Desert Truck, 1/18 Latrax Teton, 1/16 Traxxas Slash, and 1/14 Tacon Thriller, but those trucks will get destroyed in short order at the dirt jump spot, and they are no good for rough terrain bashing or crawling. However, we have a Losi Night Crawler, but the kids are not into crawling, and it mostly sits around collecting dust. Maybe some crawling if I go with the rock racer style. I want to make the right choice because I want to stick with one platform.ħ0% of the use would be racing around our tight 18' x 26' backyard BMX track, 20% would be bashing / jumping at the local dirt jump spot (mostly smooth dirt), and 10% would be rough terrain bashing. (and also for my next son who will be turning 8three months later) and for sure Dad will be getting one eventually. I'm thinking of purchasing a short course or rock racer truck for my oldest son’s upcoming 10th birthday. I realize this is a crawling forum, but I'm sure folks here have expertise in SCT's and bashing and could help me with this decision.

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