if she is anything like my kids mom she was probably trying to figure out how she could nix the deal and spend the kids dividend on her self..........
Sold my 800 to a 13 year old?
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if she is anything like my kids mom she was probably trying to figure out how she could nix the deal and spend the kids dividend on her self..........
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SLEDIOT
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Ummm yah, kids rock!! What kind of insurance premiums and rebuild kits for children do you have? I've seen the Q-dog go, it's alright in a straight uphill shot on an 1800 or tpex @ NOS, but not back country riding. Most of these youngsters aren't racing. I say if the kid is husky enough to muscle his own sled around with the suspension full of snow he belongs in the mountains. My 6-yr old boy pulled the trigger on a defender the other day but I wont let him hunt on his own yet.........
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go q dog! yeah
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my grandson was on a 800 summit at 13---no problem , just had to help him out every so often...
I wouldnt stress it, if they really come back at you with anything then you really know they have no class at all. I cant imagine blaming the seller of any of my toys on my mistake using that machine. As for being 13 and being able to handle an 800, like most have said, it all depends on his ability. And also, there is a huge difference from when you are 13 and 16, so that is a terrible comparison. I know I was a lot stronger and bigger when I was 16, but thats just me talking.
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trench
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My son bought a 01-800 summit 144, which I suggested , he was about 13.
There was three reason for the 800, first was I new he rode my 800 rmk alot and watching him he seemed very respectfull of the power. #2 when we went in the back country I wanted to be sure he could get out, and some times that sled held us up ,but at the end of the day he could get out .
# 3 resale value, he sold it and now rides a 700 dragon and is one of the best ridders in mountains. It was my call as a dad , mostly knowing that he respected the power and dangers and didn't show off to much his bud's.
Justs now he shows off to much...
There was three reason for the 800, first was I new he rode my 800 rmk alot and watching him he seemed very respectfull of the power. #2 when we went in the back country I wanted to be sure he could get out, and some times that sled held us up ,but at the end of the day he could get out .
# 3 resale value, he sold it and now rides a 700 dragon and is one of the best ridders in mountains. It was my call as a dad , mostly knowing that he respected the power and dangers and didn't show off to much his bud's.
Justs now he shows off to much...
Im 14 and I ride an 800 XP.
I LOVE the power It has and I can handle It with ease, But I've been around sleds all my life and riding them for 11 years.
It all depends on the kids experience and ability, If he has atleast 5 uears under his belt he'll most likely be fine.
Good Luck!
~Jay
I LOVE the power It has and I can handle It with ease, But I've been around sleds all my life and riding them for 11 years.
It all depends on the kids experience and ability, If he has atleast 5 uears under his belt he'll most likely be fine.
Good Luck!
~Jay
Why risk a law suit? Just call and ask for a waiver of liablity, then you have no risk or worries.
Sure the kid can ride it, but if he hurts himself or someone else, you could loose everything you own. People in this country are suit happy - don't fall victim.
Sure the kid can ride it, but if he hurts himself or someone else, you could loose everything you own. People in this country are suit happy - don't fall victim.
Is there a law that says you can't sell a sled to a minor? If you wrote bill of sale to mom then I would think you are ok.
I sold a kx250 to a 15 y/o a fews back. Next week he had a broken collarbone.
I sold a kx250 to a 15 y/o a fews back. Next week he had a broken collarbone.
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IndoubtGASIT
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by the time he upgrades to a new sled, he'll be 17, 18 years old. He'll grow into it fast and it'll teach him how to ride the sled, and not the sled ride him
I put my 14 year old on an arctic 900 and told him to never use more than 3/4 throttle. It worked out.
hmm i remember grabbing a handfull on dad's triple 600 (Formula III) back in the day..
it was a big heavy sled, and to me had a lot of power.
and i feared that power...and, or found respect for it.
it was fun, and it was a learning experiance. at least i can say that now.
i wouldn't have wanted to been thrown into that sled right off the bat, i'm glad i got to 'grow into' snowmobiling and sleds as i gained experience.
h3ll, you (or, well, I) could question weather a lot of adults should be on a sled > 600cc at times. lol i could question that of myself too even at times!
it was a big heavy sled, and to me had a lot of power.
and i feared that power...and, or found respect for it.
it was fun, and it was a learning experiance. at least i can say that now.
i wouldn't have wanted to been thrown into that sled right off the bat, i'm glad i got to 'grow into' snowmobiling and sleds as i gained experience.
h3ll, you (or, well, I) could question weather a lot of adults should be on a sled > 600cc at times. lol i could question that of myself too even at times!
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Snow Flake
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Back to your original question on liability. Here's what will happen if any kid hurts themselvs on any machine including a snowmobile.
The parents will get a lawyer who will go after the deep pocket. The deep pocket is the manufacturer. The laywer will make sure it is a jury trial and the jury will feel sory for the kid. The jury will award the parents a pile of $1000 bills 300 feet high. The lawyer will take 299 feet 11 inches of that pile.
Then the rest of us will have to have a pile of $100 bills 10 feet high to buy a new snowmobile because the manufacturer had to pay the product libility on the snowmobile.
The parents will get a lawyer who will go after the deep pocket. The deep pocket is the manufacturer. The laywer will make sure it is a jury trial and the jury will feel sory for the kid. The jury will award the parents a pile of $1000 bills 300 feet high. The lawyer will take 299 feet 11 inches of that pile.
Then the rest of us will have to have a pile of $100 bills 10 feet high to buy a new snowmobile because the manufacturer had to pay the product libility on the snowmobile.
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shortstop20
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If that kid gets stuck in the backcountry all alone(got separated from group) he will be there until he decides to walk back or somebody finds him. There's no way an 85 lb. kid can get a 600 lb sled(wet weight with snow buildup) unstuck. Not a smart idea if he plans to ride in the backcountry IMO.
I don't think you can be held liable. THe saying goes anybody can sue anybody for anything, but can they win? I don't think so, I could be wrong but I won't worry about it.
It totally depends on the kid. I'm 21 now, but back in the day I wouldn't have gotten into any extra trouble on an 800 (I didn't saddle up on one until I was like 17 though). Some kids have respect for the machine and its power and some don't. I find, both now and back, that I ride most responcibly when the machine I'm on has enough power to scare me, that way I'm more alert to what the machine is doing. Other's will just hold the throttle wide open and try to hold on (like my brother) these kids need their parents to step in and do their job. The 800, or any sled only goes as fast as your thumb lets it go. You can putt putt around on an 800 and you can break your neck on a 340 if your head is up your arse.
It totally depends on the kid. I'm 21 now, but back in the day I wouldn't have gotten into any extra trouble on an 800 (I didn't saddle up on one until I was like 17 though). Some kids have respect for the machine and its power and some don't. I find, both now and back, that I ride most responcibly when the machine I'm on has enough power to scare me, that way I'm more alert to what the machine is doing. Other's will just hold the throttle wide open and try to hold on (like my brother) these kids need their parents to step in and do their job. The 800, or any sled only goes as fast as your thumb lets it go. You can putt putt around on an 800 and you can break your neck on a 340 if your head is up your arse.
ditto
Good thing when he turns 15 your son will want your 1000 and on,on ,on.
The need for speed starts when there young
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The need for speed starts when there young
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theultrarider
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My boy was also riding 800's at 12 yrs old. But then again he also started on a little Ski-doo citation at age 3 and worked his way up...There are 12 yr olds that belong on an 800, and then again there are adults that don't!! Besides, that sled doesn't move to fast without a chain anyway!
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