Ziggy
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2016 Nordic 26 Deck
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Posted: Dec. 17 2004,6:01 pm |
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| Quote (Wifey @ Dec. 17 2004,3:05 pm) | | Quote (Ziggy @ Dec. 17 2004,12:56 pm) | HocusPocus....5 yrs isn't too young to start your boy on a quad---my wife suggested one for our daughter at 3yrs...so by 3 1/2 she was cruising her quad, now she's 11 and quite  the pro, outruns mom no problem.   |
We have some friends that have a son that should NEVER get a quad...but they got him one at age 5 (b-day present I think) and all the safety gear that goes along with it...he's now 6 and just now is able to somewhat ride...he's dangerous and has no fear so it's actually quite scary to watch!
I think it depends on the kids...and each parent knows their kid best...except my friends...they should have waited for their son to turn 18 before giving him anything with an engine! Â  |
Its always scary to watch them, especially at first but unless the PARENTS tutor and train them they will learn the bad habits before the right ones. You can't just let them loose on the thing, its lethal. I've seen it.....kid gets new quad, dad says, here's how you make it go, here's how it stops...have fun and don't run into anything, bye. Dad turns around and walks away. To me that method is no better than using a TV to babysit, just more lethal.
There are the exceptions, of course, that probably shouldn't be exposed so early but proper training is essential regardless of age.
I spent many hours with my kids, sharing the theories and known facts. Teaching them angles, leaning, what brakes to apply and when, all the critical things. I even go as far as teaching them what to attempt if they feel they are going to fall, get stuck, etc...you know, all the do's and don'ts. Its pretty rare that my kid rides without me with her, even though I feel she is a quality rider I want to be there to make sure she makes the right decisions, the learning never stops.
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Very True Linds, each child should be judged by their parents as to their childs particular capabilities and capacities. I'm mostly saying with good quality instruction and SUPERVISION, even the daintiest of girls and the most reckless of boys can be proficient riders.
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