Yep - I broke the front arm on my RTX too. I also think about the fact that I never broke the skid on my Nytro too. But then I have to remind myself of the poor handling, crappy shock valving, icing tunnel, failing donuts, crappy handwarmers, etc. etc. .... All of the things that I griped about on my Nytro (which is also a sled I loved) are issues I don't have with the Viper. So I guess with that, a broken front arm after 8000 miles of abuse is something I can handle.