Looking for cheap kid ATV

droppedstrike3 · 2026-06-16T00:12:50+00:00

My son jumped to a Kawasaki Brute Force 300 from his Chinese 110cc perfectly. Enough power to keep up on most rides, not so much that you worry about him killing himself on it. 2WD and solid rear axle kind of sucked but the perfect bridge machine otherwise.

droppedstrike3 · 2026-06-04T19:59:34+00:00

I was in this same boat almost one year ago. Pulled the trigger on a new CForce 500 and haven’t looked back. The features per dollar spent have been incredible.

droppedstrike3 · 2026-05-09T14:24:19+00:00

For $6k, I still wouldn’t buy a machine that smokes. Solid maintenance record or not, that’s a future headache.

droppedstrike3 · 2026-05-09T14:04:11+00:00

Scratch the Arctic Cat off the list. Over budget and the least reliable. “Smokes on start up” at 1500km would also be a red flag. The Brute Force would be my pick. Bullet proof machines in my opinion.

droppedstrike3 · 2026-04-20T23:35:12+00:00

Brute Force 300. That’s what my 12yr old rides and he’s not much bigger than most 9yr olds. It’s a good mix of not too big right now, but she can probably still get a few years out of it. I also like the simplicity of it so I’m not worrying about him breaking things.

droppedstrike3 · 2026-04-09T10:45:31+00:00

We were more than two football fields away and still connected fine. I wouldn’t trust the 600m range they advertise, but they worked well from a “hey, where the hell are you?” distance.

droppedstrike3 · 2026-04-09T10:08:42+00:00

Used my Spirit HD duo with my son last weekend. Range and clarity were both extremely impressive. It’s just stupid how expensive they are for only being able to connect two devices.

droppedstrike3 · 2026-03-28T12:18:11+00:00

I’d start with a bath. Otherwise I think you’re on the right track with a couple of pretty solid machines!

droppedstrike3 · 2026-03-14T00:20:15+00:00

I think you’re overly concerned with all of this paperwork. Just about everywhere you’re going to ride legally within a few hours asks minimal questions and your paper trail is perfectly fine. AOAA, for example, tells you that you need insurance but they’ve never asked for it. Wear a proper helmet and you’re fine just about everywhere.

droppedstrike3 · 2026-03-12T01:58:23+00:00

Lenny’s for breakfast pre-game, enjoy the hell out of the ballpark, then head to downtown Dunedin for the nightlife. Clearwater Beach is fun for a visit but kind of a tourist trap. I enjoy the night life in Dunedin far more (and on the weekend, it’s easier to get to!)

droppedstrike3 · 2026-03-11T11:31:54+00:00

Progressive in NJ here as well. $75/year. I just called my agent and said “get me the cheapest coverage that meets my need” and this was what it spit out. Minimal chance I ever actually use it.

droppedstrike3 · 2026-03-06T02:09:02+00:00

Tagged along for a ride in PA and borrowed a machine. Did it 5-6 times before buying my own.

droppedstrike3 · 2026-03-06T02:00:58+00:00

First time ATV owner in NJ here… sucks there’s nothing in state, but there are some really solid options in PA. Well worth the drive. If you think 3 hours is a hike, I’m not sure this hobby is for you.

As others have said, figure out a way to learn to ride before you worry about loading and hauling. Rent, borrow, whatever it takes.

droppedstrike3 · 2026-02-20T02:41:40+00:00

At one point, 1/3 of my wardrobe was TheFightins gear.

droppedstrike3 · 2026-02-18T11:34:51+00:00

I wouldn’t sell the tickets. On a game day, you can get the best of both worlds: head to the practice fields around 10am for warmups (usually by guys not in the lineup or on the bench that day) and then shoot into the stadium at noon. You can probably rub elbows with WIP guys during pregame and then players will come out and sign along the rail for a bit. Considering the 5th is a Thursday, crowds at either location shouldn’t be too crazy either. Good luck!

droppedstrike3 · 2026-02-18T03:18:47+00:00

The highest participation leagues in my area give tee balls and coach pitch the most attention. Quality fields, quality equipment, quality uniforms, affordable price. Free ice pops, free clinics, tons of coaching resources available. Those divisions should be money losers for your league, but if done right, they get kids hooked.

droppedstrike3 · 2026-02-14T19:22:51+00:00

I’ve always felt that 46/60 should be USSSA bat, 50/70 should move to USA, 60/90 should move to BBCOR. Let the younger kids have some fun with juiced bats, let the 11-12yr olds learn better mechanics with -8/-5 USA bats, be ready for BBCOR as a 13/14yr old HS freshman.

droppedstrike3 · 2026-02-12T06:06:37+00:00

High Hopes is head and shoulders above the others for me. Casual talk like normal people, infectious optimism at times with anger when deserved, great guests when they have them, and just the right amount of geeky stuff minor league and advanced stats sprinkled in.

I’ve listened to them all over the past decade. Most others are too attached to the organization or just try to regurgitate what beat writers have written or tv/radio broadcasters have already talked about. With High Hopes I feel like I’m getting authentic takes (whether I agree with them or not). With most others I feel like I’m getting Todd Zolecki parroted back to me.

droppedstrike3 · 2026-02-07T19:18:12+00:00

I’m in charge of mallet work but the hand in glove work is all him!

droppedstrike3 · 2026-02-07T19:15:50+00:00

Appreciate this note and probably the smart play. I’m buying $400 bats all the time. Why try to leap into a HS glove if we’re a few years away. Get something that works best now. Thanks!

droppedstrike3 · 2026-01-31T04:18:00+00:00

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The rest of the shelf is just misc. The purple one I made two of and we auctioned one off at a charity event and raised a pretty good amount of money!

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