Good Four Wheeler for Kids

[tater03]

My husband want to get a ATV for our sons to ride around on. My question is I am looking for one that would be good for kids that are just learning? I am not really looking for one with the best speed. Of course that is the mother in my talking. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks

 

[FourBear]

How old are your kids, and how big are they? Those are two very large factors in determining which ATV to get.

 

[tater03]

That's true. They are seven and five. They weigh 61 and 50 pounds. For some reason the idea of them flying around on one of these just scares me. But my husband says that will not be allowed to happen. We shall see.

 

[chipinoh]

I got my son an electric 4-wheeler made by Razor for about $300. It's quiet & tops out @ about 10 MPH. He loves it.

 

[FourBear]

That sounds like a pretty decent solution. I just wish they had those things around when I was a kid!

 

[tater03]

Thank you for your suggestion. That is exactly the speed that I am looking for. I agree I wish that they would have had these when I was young.

 

[ACCER]

You have to be careful. In some areas they are legislating what size etc you can get for a kid....size v/s age of the kid...etc.

 

[technoflutemom]

I'm going to be the dissenting voice and say to be very, very careful. I hate to see kids riding ATV because they are so dangerous and kids have very little split-second decision-making ability.

How about something that burns calories and helps their bodies develop instead of being as passive as an ATV? Mine love mountain biking.

But I'm a worry wart, don't hold it against me.

 

[ACCER]

Techno,
No worries, we get your drift. I happen to agree with you. I mean just because I like to play slingshot with my own body doesn't necessarily mean I have the right to risk the health and safety of my little ones!

 

[technoflutemom]

Techno,
I like to play slingshot with my own body

:-o

Oh great, now the mom in me is going to wake up in the middle of the night worrying about you! I can't turn that thing off, you know