Two new teenage riders what to do ?

[Hambone24]

If they are riding a phazer I wouldn't worry about a throttle block.
It doesn't have that much power to begin with and they may need that power for turning or climbing, or to just pin it for short blasts.

Just take em out and take it easy. They will get used to it pretty fast. A phazer is a good sled to start on.

ya i started out on a 340 and then on to a phazer,,,i agree they need all of the throttle tho

 

[afrank3594]

The throttle stop idea never played out. I let them ride in the neighborhood so it wasn't all new when we got up in the hills. Im making up a list of what everyone needs to bring. Its hard enough for me to bring everything I need let alone get the four of us moving ahead. Nothing like hearing " uh - I forgot my gloves" from the back seat half way to the snow park . Thanks for the input , next time Ill take some pictures.

 

[Oregongirl]

Everyone is concerned about the throttle. My concern quickly became the brake. We picked up a couple of 80s era Phazers for our girls a couple of years back and they couldn't stop them. Cable brakes are hard to operate with little hands....especially when the hands get cold. We feel more comfortable with them on newer, larger sleds. They have to learn throttle control, but braking just has to be there when they need it.

We sold the Phazers and are waiting until they are a bit bigger and old enough to take the safety course (next year) before we get them their own rides. PLUS - they need to fix their attitudes a bit too.....Loading and unloading sleds and gear is part of the deal. Until they are ready to do that without a bad attitude, they aren't getting their own sleds. Actions speak louder than words at our house.

 

[cobbycat]

next step: take them and yourself to an approved avalanche course! I just took my daughter to one for her benefit, but I learned alot too! highly reccomended!!!