yeah, got about 5' from the top before i turned down. may have made it but didnt want to be squatted in the sand all the way up there. going up at an angle is no problem. not quire enough kahuna's. may try a few things to get it to go. pretty powerful just at stock though. i cooiuld have taken it back to fla for warranty, but a man has to do what whats necessary to ride...