{"id":2105,"date":"2021-03-08T21:24:23","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T20:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/?p=2105"},"modified":"2023-12-12T21:34:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T20:34:04","slug":"is-rc-rock-crawling-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/is-rc-rock-crawling-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Is RC Rock Crawling Fun?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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RC cars are fun to play with in general, but what about RC rock crawling? Is crawling as fun as racing on smooth surfaces? We think so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RC rock crawling is very fun for many RC enthusiasts. It isn\u2019t fast paced, but it takes a lot of focus to get over the obstacles. You don\u2019t need much space to build a course for yourself with rocks and sticks. If you\u2019re far away from any smooth tracks to race on, rock crawling is a fun alternative.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RC crawling is fun for people who like to build things, like obstacle courses. Many people build courses in their yards and then invite their friends over to see if they can complete the course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The course builder starts off by running through the course without trying to get the best time, this is just to show the friends one way to complete it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most professional rock crawling events work on a points system, the lower your score, the better, final scores in the negative are possible and are indicative of a good run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Negative points like -10 are given for clearing different sections of the course. At the end of each obstacle\/section, there\u2019ll be two gate markers you need to pass through without touching. Making contact with gate markers is one of the ways in which you\u2019ll add points to your score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes there are time limits for the course, but for the most part, you\u2019ll have plenty of time to take it slow and steady all the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RC Crawling Is Mentally Stimulating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Trying to figure out how to overcome different obstacles trains your brain to become better at problem solving. It also boosts your basic understanding of physics, as you witness every movement of your crawler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speed courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can build courses that are easy to get through with low speeds but more difficult if you go too fast. This is a fun way to compete with your friends to see who can find the best balance between speed and control to get the best time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challenging courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can build courses that are almost impossible to get through. You could have 10 to 20 areas that are difficult to get through. The beginning of the track should start out with minor obstacles that are almost too easy, this is just to warm your thumbs up. The point should be to see who gets the furthest, not the time it takes to get through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Build A Crawling Course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Obstacles 1 to 4 should be easy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first section can be as easy as driving in a straight line. After that, you can create tight corners for the crawlers to slowly navigate through. The most difficult obstacle in the beginning of the course could be a fixed bridge that must be crossed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related post: How To Break In RC Crawler Tires<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obstacles 5 to 10 should be average:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Average difficulty obstacles could be areas where the course gets tighter in terms of space to move around. A little too much either way and the RC could fall off the tracks. Examples are narrow fixed bridges with inclines and other narrow paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obstacles 11 to 16 should be very difficult:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is where points added against your score become more frequent. Obstacles like suspended bridges that move, steep inclines directly followed by steep declines. Big rocks can be laid out as well as wooden logs. This area should cause the RC to rollover or get stuck easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obstacles 17 to 20 should be almost impossible:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this area, the course should give the driver a difficult time with sneaky tricks like water hazards just before smooth rock obstacles so that the tires lose traction on the rocks. Another tricky obstacle could be two ropes suspended for the RC to roll over. Many crawler tires have deep grooves in the center of the tires where the rope can fit in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Counter-weight bridges are also quite challenging, especially if the driver goes too fast. Ice obstacles can also be made a part of the course. Deep water hazards are difficult to pass and suitable for this final area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to make an ice hazard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Making an ice hazard couldn\u2019t be easier in the winter. Just leave a pool of water wherever you\u2019d like the ice to be (like in front of narrow gates) The water will freeze overnight in most winter conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can make ice hazards without cold weather, all you need is some space in a freezer and baking trays. Leave a couple of baking trays with water in the freezer overnight, then carefully remove the ice and place it wherever you\u2019d like on the course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ice will melt in 30 to 60 minutes depending on how hot the weather is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to implement an ice hazard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The best place to put ice hazards is just before narrow gate markers or just after steep declines so that the driver is going faster just before hitting the ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related post: What’s The Point Of RC Rock Crawlers? Let’s Find Out<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Score Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The performance is scored based on how well the driver completes the areas without touching gate markers, rolling over, getting stuck, reversing, repositioning car, etc. For Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Touching gate markers: +10 Points<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rollover vehicle: +5 Points<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Touching vehicle for any reason: +10 Points<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travelling out of bounds: +10 Points<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reversing: +1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clearing a gate without touching: +20 Points<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people like to add the minutes it took to complete the course to the overall score. 14 minutes to complete? 14 points towards the score. Remember, the lower the score, the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advantages Of RC Rock Crawling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n