By: SDean: (To see photos, reviews and prices, scroll to the end of the article). If you're thinking it's pretty hard to chose a gift for a teen, you're right. Teens are no longer little kids who become giddy over this years' hot Elmo toy. Many gift givers worry that they don't know what is "in" for teens or feel they don't want to give teens more "plugged in" products that will enable the teen to tone out to the rest of the family. Why buy them something that will distance them from you and encourage them to hibernate inside? You don't have to. Hobby, radio controlled transportation items that travel and race by air, water and land are actually quite popular with teens and fun for families. These electronic hobby items might just be your answer. They are "high tech," so they'll meet the "cool" criteria for kids, but they also provide an opportunity to enjoy being outdoors and it is also a bobby that the families can enjoy together. You can get these items with either gas or electronic power, and many can go as fast as 65 miles per hour. All over the country, teens are gathering at parks and fields to race and enjoy these little gadgets - and they're much safer (and more fun) than racing real cars. You can see examples of these at the end of the article. Scroll down. Some of the more popular, most sought after items are:
Racing By Air: Eflite's Blade CX2 RTF Electric Coaxial Micro Helicopter: The Blade CX2 is perhaps the most popular electric heli with a perfect 5 star rating on Amazon. It features a Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM radio control that allows you to fly it anywhere at any time without having to worry about reception - and this technology is built into the copter. The CX2 has a 4 - in -1 remote control that lets you control the copter, the gyro and the tail with unbelievable precision. The CX2s body design is awesome looking and is unlike anything else offered at the moment. It retails for about $189.
Racing By Land: Rustler Stadium Truck RTR w/XL-5: Many feel that this is the best ready to run R/C truck that is out today. Because you can set different running modes on the engine, this model is very easy to operate for both teens and adults. This truck has a Titan 12-turn 550 motor, XL-5 ESC and Torque-Control slipper clutch. It can clock speeds at more than 35 miles per hour. Red, sleek and stylish, it has a perfect 5 star rating as well. The Rustler stadium truck runs about $159.
Racing By Sea: ThunderCat 31 RTR With .32 Marine Engine & Radio Boat: Most users who rank this boat high (5stars) note that it's durable, easy to use, and offers reliability that you would expect from it's manufacturer (Pro Boat.) The ThuderCat features handcrafted quality and Sullivan's Tiger Drive system which ensures fast, easy engine starting. It also has a Dynamite .32 marine engine which propels it's unbelievable power and speed. A radio system comes pre-installed and features servo reversing, steering and throttle adjustments. It's user friendly for both kids and adults. This items is gas powered and retails for about $349.
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ThunderCat 31 RTR On Amazon.com For $349. Click The Photo For More Info:
