Originally Posted by
R40Victim
That's because they were originally designed for racing, not bashing. Traxxas makes better bashers; tough, and fun, but pathetic handling. Racers are designed to minimize weight, and improve handling.
Really it comes down to what you plan to use it for. The DT is a nice way to get into stadium trucks, and the Slash is a nice way to get into the Slash class.
And if your son is new to driving this should answer your question as to what will hold up the best.
Both are fun, let us know what santa puts under the tree for him