Figure out which Polaris off-road vehicle will be right for your child to get him or her started on the right foot. If you start getting your children used to riding an ATV early, they will be more comfortable later on in life, and it will allow them to get involved in family adventures and activities. You don’t want to buy just any ATV for children, however, since they are smaller and need to be able to reach everything important on the machine. Consider the following points to make sure you choose a Polaris model that is the right size for your child and has the ideal features.
Child’s Size and Weight
The first thing to think about is how much your child weighs and how tall he or she is. As an experienced ATV rider, you know that you have to rely on your body weight for the vehicle to turn. This means that if an ATV is too heavy, your child won’t be able to remain in control of it, causing a serious safety risk.
Consider a Progression for your Child
If you want your children to be ready to ride a Polaris as soon as they are large enough, start them off early with a child-sized electric quad. Although these aren’t actually ATVs, they look like it and can help your children get used to steering and the other controls. From there, you will want to start with the smallest Polaris models. Experts typically suggest starting with a 50cc ATV at least until your child is the size of an average 6-year-old.
The Outlaw 50 series from Polaris is great at this point and is recommended for children over 6 years old with adult supervision. Your child can even choose from a Voodoo Blue or Pink Power model. After your child is confident on the Outlaw 50 or another Polaris model with a 50cc engine, you can move up to a larger size if he or she is the appropriate size and weight. Some good options for the next step up include the Outlaw 110, Outlaw 110 EFI, and Sportsman 110 EFI.
For help choosing the appropriate Polaris for your child or to learn more about keeping your son or daughter safe on an ATV, talk to the team at Bama Buggies in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
