So next year my son will be 10 and want to get him into sledding. Then I think it would be fun to have a sled for other friends who don't ride to experience it. What is a great sled for a beginer. I thought of snochecking a new pro in 600, but only comes with a 155, and a lot of cash for a beginer sled. An m6? RMK 600? Give me ideas. skidoo 500 is light.
Which sled to get the kid?
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As light as the new pro 6 is and as nimble as it is...I doubt you will find a better sled for a beginner, I also think resale a few years down the road is going to be much better then any other entry level sled out there, I also think it would make a great loaner/backup sled for a good rider....Just my .02
drove a 340 freestyle and for a little sled around the cabin for kids, it would be great. For a backup sled for a newbie adult to ride, horrible. I would prefer to get one for both. drove a rmk 600 and liked it, would prefer pro-ride, but not worth $5000 more. Any input on M6 or etec 600, although I don't see many for sale and kinda expensive.
Just depends how much you take them out to play. Get something they can grow into not out off.... my .02
I remember my dad's theory on what we could ride as kids. If you can start it, you can ride. So, if your kid can't pull the cord on a 700, maybe it's a bit much?
Then again, when I started out, we had a Rupp with about 30hp and a Yamaha 377 (which I couldn't pull start until I was about 12).
I haven't found many people (any age or experience) that can't handle the REV chassis. And you can find a 550F relatively cheap.
Then again, when I started out, we had a Rupp with about 30hp and a Yamaha 377 (which I couldn't pull start until I was about 12).
I haven't found many people (any age or experience) that can't handle the REV chassis. And you can find a 550F relatively cheap.
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snengineer
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10 yrs old....anything bigger then a 500 would be too much. A 500 fan would be even better....teach them to ride then give them power not the other way around.
I'd say 600 RMK
Sold my kids Mountain cat 570s to Sledgimp They where a great sleds. My youngest loves his Phazer. Look for an M5 great sled and most have low miles. Bear River Lodge is selling all there 2011 Ski Doo 550's for like 2500 each right now yeah they where rentals but usually in good shape
Bear rivers rentals are in great shApe
The one thing to think about. Bear Rivers Lodges rental fleet would be a really good choice this year was such a great snow year that the usual rocks, stumps, fence post type damage was not really a concern this season, same with hyfax wear and the typical damage stuff that happens in a low snow year. Just a thought
