What is a Rc Rock Crawler?

A closer look at a fast growing part of the rc car and truck hobby, rock crawling.

A fast growing part of the rc truck n car hobby is the rc rock crawler.

Rock crawling is not about speed, it is all about finesse.

The goal of a rock crawler is to traverse difficult rock formations and scale obstacles that most other rc vehicles could never consider trying.

The driver of a radio controlled rock crawler needs to have a high level of concentration, driving ability and sheer will to get his or her rc crawler to the top of the hill.

The machine needs to be able to twist, turn and climb everything put in it's path.

Most times this is done with slow deliberate negotiation of the rocks and then at times just a sheer display of brute force.

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Since the beginning of the rc hobby people have been taking their rc vehicles out in the rocks.

For years the Rc enthusiast that wanted to have a rc rock crawler need to engineer and construct their own parts.

Over the years the rc rock crawler has evolved into a specialty rc vehicle.

Today there are many companies supplying parts and kits for your rock crawler needs.

A large number involved with rc rock crawling start off with an existing rc vehicle and modify it into the crawler they want.

But there are still many who still build their crawlers from scratch making all their own parts.

Plus, there are many organized rock crawls being held both indoor and outdoor.

Rc rock crawling shows both the ability of the individual to build a tough rc-rock-crawler and the patience to maneuver tough obstacles.

An organized rc rock crawl will have a course that is somewhere between 30 to 50 feet long, the length can vary, with rocks and boulders up to two feet in diameter.



With cones or some other type of marker outlining the course. The object is to be the quickest one to complete the course.

There will be penalties of between 5 to 10 seconds if you need to up right your rc-rock-crawler or touch a course marker.

Building a radio controlled rock crawler can be both a great challenge and fun.

It can help you hone your skills as a builder and a driver.

Remember that a rc rock crawler is not about going fast, is all about the ability to climb and traverse difficult terrain.

If you are needing some building tips for building your rc rock crawler check out the page on building a rc crawler.

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