Is a 800 to much for a 13 year old?

[Transporter]

I don't think my 17 year old could get a 120 unstuck. Just doesn't understand how to use his body.

We had a bravo 250 we rode for thousands of miles around home not in the mountains of course light enough to get unstuck.When we were around 8 we wanted to rides dads yamaha srv.Lots of fun but then dad had to come find us because we were stuck that was it back to the bravo.We spent what seemed like an entire day in Golden couple years ago helping dads and their 9-14 year kids get off the mountain before dark because they couldnt get unstuck.Not sure when they do a father son day they dont go with more than one father to assist each other.

 

[Ollie]

The 01 800 has 140hp.
A current model year polaris 700 has 140hp.

I had the exact sled (xcept mine was a 151).
You have a sled you know everything about. Why get rid of a sled you know about for a sled you know nothing about so you can lose 10 - 15 hp?

Teach him how to control it, how to ride it and watch him close for a while till he gets it down pat. You can de-tune the engine to drop HP and torque if you like.

 

[slash]

My grandson started out opn a 88 SRV with an extended track,well he drives I sit on the back.Told him he cant ride on his own untill he can start it he's only 5 46"tall 68lbs worth WONT BE LONG every kid is different!!!

 

[SledGimp]

My 8 year old is starting on an 03 ountain cat 570 this year, put a hose clamp on the handle bar to limit his throttle to alittle more than 50% so I can give him more when he is ready for it.

 

[Sasksummit]

Here are a couple of my boy last April He was 13 at the time. Sled is an 06 rev 800 with a 151.

 

[sunbather1969]

wow

impressive he's just a little guy that thing don't even know he's there . like to see that stuff

 

[jaysonfreerider]

Like said before....all depends on the kid!

 

[Sako7STW]

When we sit around and have lunch thats exactly what my 12yr old boy wants to ride

Yah and that isn't your average Apex turbo either! I still dream about being that close to having it in my garage!

 

[WatchThis!!!]

14 y.o on 08 800 154. 150 lbs 5'11".

 

[rmk 700]

like ive said before watchthis you are extremely talented 14 year old

 

[NWGooser]

I haven't read all of the posts on this thread but I did read most of them. There is one issue that I think is fairly important when moving kids up on sled size. Can he/she start it without help? A lot of times when my daughter and I are heading out through the trees, we loose sight of each other. If something happens (hit the kill switch or ???) I think it is important for her to be able to start her own sled. That is why she was on her 440 until she was 16. Now she has the upper body strength to pull a bigger motor and rides a 600.
Just my opinion

 

[Sasksummit]

14 y.o on 08 800 154. 150 lbs 5'11".

Wow that awsome. My boy is only 100lbs and stands about 4'8" tall he has some growing to do.

 

[Motley Doo]

My first real sled was an 01' Summit X 800, I think too many people look at how big the sled is and not how big the kid is! At 13 I was bigger than some kids leaving highschool! If I were thrown on a 600, it would have been like someone else jumping on a trail fan sled.... Simple fact, match the sled to the riders ability, but also to the size, because the ability will never increase if you can't get more than 3 ft off the trail.

 

[Wheel House Motorsports]

Amen... an 800 isnt to much if they are a reserved individual... nice to start and get used to a sled and keep learning and not keep switching sleds.

if there a total recless artard... well, thats scary to think about. I started on a 600 when I was 16.... and the sled was holding back by the end of my first season.

 

[Bkinz]

like ive said before watchthis you are extremely talented 14 year old

Ya, and think what he could do if Jay rode a real sled.
Like mentioned just above, match the sled to his size and riding ability. I know if I got put back on a Trail sled it wouldnt fit me real well. But I am a big 14y/o, the 800 should be a good sled for him in my opinion. Once he masters it, he will be taking on dad. i know i can't wait for the snow to fly, so I can high mark my dad all year long.

 

[bannockrider]

I am 16 now and got my 800 two years ago. I was 5'7" 170 lbs at the time. It just matters on the kid, but I am not saying give it to him if he his big. Just make sure he can ride it, and get it unstuck on his own.

 

[Sunridge Sledhead]

My 12 year old will be riding an M8 this year. He is a big and strong kid, however. He's not a great rider yet, and I hope this will help him learn. He started on a 120 at 5 years old. I just sold his 07 Phazer, mainly because it didn't have the power to weight I felt he needed to advance and learn to control the sled. Of course, I will be with him continuously and teaching him all the time. I want him to have the opportunity to love it as much as I do!

 

[Engine Pro 5x]

I know the engine size and sled size can be an issue but I think good riding values and good judgment can go along ways >>>>.

 

[schmitt]

All depend's on the kid i agree! I grew up racing since I could walk, and when I was 12/13 I was handing alot of older guy's there as$$s. My dad would always here guys saying what is that kid doing on a banshee or so and so sled. He'd just smile.

 

[snengineer]

I'm glad I was raised on phazers to start off sledding...I now love the sport more then ever and can keep up on most any type of sled.