Grandaughter hits the quad trail....

steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,538
edited December 2013 in The Clubhouse
Kiara (aka "sparky") rides the quad on our land. She's 11, and did well after some training out front. First time ever riding a quad for her. Our quads do not have power steering, so she struggled a little bit.

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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited December 2013
    Wow. Looks like tons of fun!
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited December 2013
    She did good Grandpa,is one of those quads on her Christmas list?
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2013
    She sure would like to have a quad, we rode for hours. Little **** started getting over confident on the 2nd ride, and had a "seat fabric up my butt" moment that got her back in check. After a bit of a scolding (though the "oh crap" look on her face probably spoke volumes), I reminded her that these quads are capable of 55+ mph speeds; and to take it easy.

    With hindsight, I should have put a helmet on her, but I didn't think I could get her "fro" tucked in there...LOL. There IS a method to my madness, it's my belief that too much "safety gear" can make kids take unnecessary risks (thinking they are well protected), not to mention that wrapping a matress around a kid kind of kills the fun aspect.

    You're never "well protected" on a 690lb quad.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited December 2013
    Fun; I miss riding quads through the wheat fields!
    Jake
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2013
    It is a great stress reliever for sure.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,786
    edited December 2013
    The brick gate thing 18 seconds in reminded me of the toll booth in Blazing Saddles...:lol:
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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited December 2013
    Please have her be very careful! My neighbors 12 year old daughter was riding their quad and it rolled over on her and she didn't make it. Very sad time in the area. Watch her speed and safety gear!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2013
    ken brydson wrote: »
    The brick gate thing 18 seconds in reminded me of the toll booth in Blazing Saddles...:lol:

    LMAO!!! My wife reminds of that every day.
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  • scottyboy76
    scottyboy76 Posts: 2,905
    edited December 2013
    Thats beautiful steve.

    But dont you hate it when they dont need you anymore, i dont think she even knew you were back there.lol
    humpty dumpty was pushed
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,697
    edited December 2013
    Hey Steve I hope its not too late but you need to ask for a GoPro and attachment point for Christmas. Then you could use two hands to drive:lol:
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited December 2013
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Hey Steve I hope its not too late but you need to ask for a GoPro and attachment point for Christmas. Then you could use two hands to drive:lol:

    I was just going to say that! Go pro and helmet man! I won't get on any vehicle that requires a helmet without one!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2013
    Is that a camera mount?
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited December 2013
    http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=gopro

    It's a camera designed to be attached to ATV's, helmets, motorcycles, etc... HD quality and strong, I think it would make a great stocking stuffer for yourself! :smile: My nephews mount them to their bikes and helmets when doing motocycle races, pretty cool little camera.
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  • rromeo923
    rromeo923 Posts: 1,513
    edited December 2013
    Nice work!
    My crazy neighbors 2 yr old drives a riding lawnmower. Wont take long before he is on the quad.

    I actually thought this thread was gonna be about a Quad reciever or Quad speakers.
    I got static in my head
    The reflected sound of everything
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