f7ben Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 She's pretty big for her age and next year will be her first year trail riding a full size sled. Thinking something like this https://duluth.craigslist.org/snw/d/fosston-2010-arctic-cat-sno-pro-600/6813128236.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmo Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Price looks a tad high but the sled is clean. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, f7ben said: She's pretty big for her age and next year will be her first year trail riding a full size sled. Thinking something like this https://duluth.craigslist.org/snw/d/fosston-2010-arctic-cat-sno-pro-600/6813128236.html Do you guys have to get your kids licensed through a trng course before they are allowed to hit the trails? I got my son on my old XLT after he took the course and got his license but he was riding a variety of things when he was 4. Not all kids are the same and shit can happen to anyone but I was pretty comfortable with his abilities and maturity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Get her a crossfire 800 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, irv said: Do you guys have to get your kids licensed through a trng course before they are allowed to hit the trails? I got my son on my old XLT after he took the course and got his license but he was riding a variety of things when he was 4. Not all kids are the same and shit can happen to anyone but I was pretty comfortable with his abilities and maturity. They have to take snowmobile safety. My kid has also ridden many sleds since her kitty kat at age 3. I let her ride the cfr1000 around the lake 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jkw Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 A 600 for an 11 year girl might be ok, but not an 11year old boy unless governed down imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 Just now, 1jkw said: A 600 for an 11 year girl might be ok, but not an 11year old boy unless governed down imo. That's why I figured a 600 race sled. Probably only goes 65mph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 My boy was riding a CFR 800 at 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jkw Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Just now, f7ben said: That's why I figured a 600 race sled. Probably only goes 65mph True, still pretty fast for an 11 year old or a wannabe 50 year old racer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, Rod Johnson said: My boy was riding a CFR 800 at 8. Good call wait a few years before putting him on the 1000 3 minutes ago, 1jkw said: True, still pretty fast for an 11 year old or a wannabe 50 year old racer. She could handle it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Just now, 1jkw said: A 600 for an 11 year girl might be ok, but not an 11year old boy unless governed down imo. Like I said above, it depends on the experience and maturity. Throwing any kid on a 600 class sled with no prior experience is plain stupid to me unless it's in a open field somewhere and the kids parents are close by by either riding with them or on their own machine. The trick is start them young and move up in size as they age and gain experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 25 minutes ago, f7ben said: She's pretty big for her age and next year will be her first year trail riding a full size sled. Thinking something like this https://duluth.craigslist.org/snw/d/fosston-2010-arctic-cat-sno-pro-600/6813128236.html It depends on gearing and clutching aggressiveness. Good sled though. 13 minutes ago, irv said: Do you guys have to get your kids licensed through a trng course before they are allowed to hit the trails? I got my son on my old XLT after he took the course and got his license but he was riding a variety of things when he was 4. Not all kids are the same and shit can happen to anyone but I was pretty comfortable with his abilities and maturity. Yes. 6 minutes ago, f7ben said: That's why I figured a 600 race sled. Probably only goes 65mph It's not just the speed that will usually get a child in trouble. It's the rate at which they can get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 Just now, Zambroski said: It depends on gearing and clutching aggressiveness. Good sled though. Yes. It's not just the speed that will usually get a child in trouble. It's the rate at which they can get there. Yah....I don't want to be waiting for her at every stop. Better get her an 800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 1 minute ago, f7ben said: Yah....I don't want to be waiting for her at every stop. Better get her an 800 Teach them to ride responsibly and you can give them any size sled and the race sleds suck to ride imo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 600 cat would make a great kids sled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Just now, Rod Johnson said: Teach them to ride responsibly and you can give them any size sled and the race sleds suck to ride imo Race sleds are poor choices for light/novice riders. Not sure why people look at the CC's and say...oh yeah....that's perfect for my 90 pound wife/daughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momorider Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 I would think something too aggressive would turn her off. less sport and race spring rates more ride comfort and touring configuration 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Best sled ever for a kid was the Doo rev 380. Fuck those are hard to find and spendy when you do find one in decent shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 21 minutes ago, irv said: Do you guys have to get your kids licensed through a trng course before they are allowed to hit the trails? I got my son on my old XLT after he took the course and got his license but he was riding a variety of things when he was 4. Not all kids are the same and shit can happen to anyone but I was pretty comfortable with his abilities and maturity. yes kids have to pass a test our club gives the class 1 time a yr . usually well north of 20 kids show up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 17 minutes ago, f7ben said: That's why I figured a 600 race sled. Probably only goes 65mph the cats have a throttel block you can buy . they were mandatory for the lower classes . only issue worth a race sled is no reverse . no 11 yr old is yanking that thing backwards if she gets in to a jam by her self Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Good grief. 2005 rev 380 for $2900. Only 1100 miles.. They are fun little sleds though. 2005 Ski-Doo MXZ 380 REV 1,100 Miles - $2900 hide this posting 05 Skidoo MXZ 380F REV Chassis *Excellent shape *Only 1,1xx Miles *RER Reverse NO Electric Start *2021 Registration *Matching Ski doo Cover *Perfect beginner sled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) why not buy her a barny sled ? pretty hard to roll over cheep to buy and comfortable as they come . a snow x sucks for every day ridding and some came in pink Edited February 10, 2019 by Ez ryder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 17 minutes ago, Zambroski said: Best sled ever for a kid was the Doo rev 380. Fuck those are hard to find and spendy when you do find one in decent shape. It's crazy what people are asking for them but up here they don't stick around for long. I purchased my son's Kitty Cat for $650, which was a steal at the time. the seller had no idea but when he was inundated with phone calls, he wanted me to wait, upon arrival, for others to show up. I pulled out the $650 and said here is your full asking price and you promised it to me so he reluctantly took it and away we went. Those were going for $1000-$1200 at the time but he didn't know it. I purchased my son's 95 Indy Lite for $800 but it need a pile of work. I likely dropped $300-$400 bucks into it doing all the work myself but made out very well when I sold it. A dealer wanted to purchase it from me sight unseen on a trade in for a Dragon as I'm sure he knew he'd have no trouble getting rid of it. 16 minutes ago, Ez ryder said: yes kids have to pass a test our club gives the class 1 time a yr . usually well north of 20 kids show up Back in 2012 when my son got his license, the class was booked in short order. I believe that year there were 3 full day classes available and I remember them adding a couple others as the demand was overwhelming that year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 Apparently I'm god level trolling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionfigureJoe Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 1 hour ago, f7ben said: She's pretty big for her age and next year will be her first year trail riding a full size sled. Thinking something like this https://duluth.craigslist.org/snw/d/fosston-2010-arctic-cat-sno-pro-600/6813128236.html Reminds of the simpson’s episode when homer bought marge a bowling ball for her birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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