Because 60amps is average of "on throttle time" - you have huge amps from stand still / low rpm and they decrease as RPM increase (more RPM = more generated power limiting current flow.. - the motor becomes a generator, the generated voltage limits flow of current coming in because its got its own current trying to get out).
Stall a motor out and see how many amps you get - its like a short.
Originally Posted by Rossco
so if ur drawing say 60 amps why are speed controllers rated to over 300 amps and still only handle a 8turn?