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Protective Gear for Kids on ATVs
Filed in archive ATV , ATV Safety , Learning , Motorcycle , Off-Road by Matt on May 7, 2007
Protective Gear for Kids on ATVs
ATV use is growing rapidly in the United States for both work and play. While it's a lot of fun, it can also be dangerous if you're not prepared or when you ride irresponsibly. Part of responsible riding is wearing proper gear, especially for your kids who don't know any different, or any better. Start them young with good habits and be a good role model.

Aside from the common sense aspect of wearing safety gear that every rider should consider (you know, that whole safety thing), many states have legal requirements for children to wear a helmet while riding ATVs. For our kids I think that's a good idea because believe it or not, every parent does not enforce their children wearing a helmet when riding their ATV.

In my personal opinion, you should take it a few steps further than the legal requirements. Here is my recommendation for gear kids should wear while riding ATVs:

• DOT or Snell Foundation approved helmet
goggles (not sun-glasses)
• Long pants and a long sleeved shirt
• Over the ankle boots (laces should be taped or tucked away)
• Gloves that can tuck in shirt sleeves
• Chest protector*
• Knee and Elbow pads*

*Use these items if your kid is jumping or racing.

Remember; their safety is in YOUR hands! Be safe and responsible, and teach your kids to be safe and responsible.

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