Brushless Miss Elam

[Tony]

I would like to see the performance of Miss Elam, and AquaCraft UL-1 in heads up, stock set up in the same video. Till then, the jury is still out on these boats. However,
2.4 gig verses AM radio is hard to beat.

[teach]

I agree , other than the AM radio it looks to have a good turn of speed.

Or is everyone comparing it to the AQ SAW video?

That wouldn't be fair IMHO. I know videos can be deceiving but it looks slow. Also doesn't seem to handle to well. Just seems to bounce alot.

The 2.4 radio is almost impossible to pass up.

[JimClark]

Personally I wouldn't buy either one for the radio. I agree the 2.4 is a nice plus but then you have to ask yourself they must be cutting costs in other areas. I would use my own radio anyway with either of them

Jim

That wouldn't be fair IMHO. I know videos can be deceiving but it looks slow. Also doesn't seem to handle to well. Just seems to bounce alot.

The 2.4 radio is almost impossible to pass up.

[teach]

Personally I wouldn't buy either one for the radio. I agree the 2.4 is a nice plus but then you have to ask yourself they must be cutting costs in other areas. I would use my own radio anyway with either of them

Jim

Hmmmmm, good point.

[Doby]

That wouldn't be fair IMHO. I know videos can be deceiving but it looks slow. Also doesn't seem to handle to well. Just seems to bounce alot.

The 2.4 radio is almost impossible to pass up.

You might notice that there are some small swells that are contributing to the bouncing.

As for how it handles,,,,its only as good as the person driving it and how its set up.

[Raydee]

There is a Youtube vid somewhere floating around of the Superior right out of the box that you can compare the vid to. There is no doubt in my mind that right out of the box the Superior will be fast but it will be nice to see which hull handles race water better. The Elam is a very nice looking boat though.

EDIT
Here is the vid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYGLMmn89qA

[Diegoboy]

My vote goes to the Pro Boat Elam. Faster, Slower, Sharper, Rounder, Whatever... I think the Elam is a better looking boat.

[detox]

This hull can be purchased seperately, but this hull will not be easy to tape shut. It requires a seperate sealed radio/esc box.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=PRB2901T

[JimClark]

Man you guy's need to see how much water gets into ERCU and Classic Thunder 1/10th scale boats. There are plenty of ways of keeping the the gear dry. No tape is used and there are huge openings near and around the scale motor.

Jim

This hull can be purchased seperately, but this hull will not be easy to tape shut. It requires a seperate sealed radio/esc box.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=PRB2901T

[AndyKunz]

YEah, Jim, one of these days you're going to have to give us ALL a lesson!

Andy

[Raydee]

Man you guy's need to see how much water gets into ERCU and Classic Thunder 1/10th scale boats. There are plenty of ways of keeping the the gear dry. No tape is used and there are huge openings near and around the scale motor.

Jim

Just one of the reasons I will NEVER run one

[JimClark]

your loss then Ray

Just one of the reasons I will NEVER run one

[highndry]

The conjecture, opinions , critique, argument are quite entertaining. particularly considering they are all based on a couple of self-promoting videos, 'eyewitness reports' and pictures on a box....gotta love the spirit of this hobby. By March of next year the proof will be in the proverbial pudding.

[Brushless55]

Oh wow! I was going to order the UL-1 but now.... I don't know?

[JimClark]

I am sure they will both be good. i would be happy with either one.
just wish they sold them without a radio
jim