Yes part of it is because im a noob at driving too I really like these rc cars and I have to start somewhere so I started with the s710 based on everyones opinions. But after using it I think its a 50/50 a person with good skills that doesn't crash like atsushi hara can own anybody IMO the other is the car design and setup people at the track would crash with their v one rr, mtx-3, G4's, yokomo's etc with very little to no damage on the other side I got pissed when my car would crash and major parts of the car would break and I would have to sit out or leave the track so I just didn't want it anymore