andreyboater Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Hi guys, my daughter is 9 years old and she has mini skidoo since four, now this snowmobile is to small and I'm looking for next step sled for her. it's look like nothing between mini and full adult machine. Any recommendation??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillageD Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Long time lurker, first time poster. There are some nice tweeter sleds new to the market- so good deals will be hard to find, but that new Yamaha Sno-Scoot is a mid size 200cc- great option for that 8-10 age group. Also Polaris is doing their Indy evo. Likely for a little bit older demographic than your daughter- but it's a 550fan with a slightly shrunken, lowered chassis. If you're looking for cheaper/used sleds- can't go wrong with an old 250 Bravo or 377 Citation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowowl Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Arctic Cat has a model called the ZR200 that is a little larger and more powerful than the 120's. There is also a Yamaha badged version of the same sled (I think called the sno-scoot). Either of these might be perfect for her. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Agree with the above. Or polaris evo if your looking new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreyboater Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 I'm thinking about oldest MXZ440, I know it's fast sled, but with limited throttle she should be Ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 A 380 or 340 would be a good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMSOMAIR Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 39 minutes ago, andreyboater said: I'm thinking about oldest MXZ440, I know it's fast sled, but with limited throttle she should be Ok. This sled is far too heavy for a 9 year old. She would have a hard time steering it I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreyboater Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 I had 2003 grand touring 380f, she was riding it a couple of times on lake I was on second seat. She handle it pretty good and it's long track sled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergie Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Ski Doo Freestyle. i just sold my son’s 2007. They have reverse, heated grips, etc. Just like the big sleds. It was a 300 fan and he could get it up to about 80 km/hr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 My son is 9 and rides an Indy Lite, we govern the throttle but he handles it very well and loves it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gobills Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 My 10 year old on his 340 indy lite. He managed to put 900 miles on this winter on the lake and in the Bush roads lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMSOMAIR Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Wow 900 miles! Atta boy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baylaker Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) My 7 year old boy rides a 250 bravo. My buddy has an old 440 mxz and beats the hell out of it, and they are fast sleds! I would find either a 250 or even a 340 enticer. Both are very light. Edited March 18, 2019 by Baylaker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 340 Indy Lite would be my choice for a 9 year old. She can ride it well after she gets her sled license. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski-dog Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I put my son on a rev 550 fan when he was 10. He put about 7k on it and this year stepped up to 900 Turbo. I originally looked for a freestyle but they were really expensive as they hold their value so just went the rev route. There is a 380 rev but scarce to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoso Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) Started my daughter on a jag special 440. Light and easy for her to handle. Might be a little quick but she handled it with no issues and rode it for 5 years. Edited March 19, 2019 by zoso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan XC700 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Indy Lite if you can find one. I bought one last year for my son for his 10th birthday & he loves it. He'll be riding it for a few more seasons as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zertrider Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 2003 Z370 LX has been a great sled for my now 10yr old. Electric start and reverse. Can't wait for a couple more years to pass where I can take him with on a sled trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 44 minutes ago, Zertrider said: 2003 Z370 LX has been a great sled for my now 10yr old. Electric start and reverse. Can't wait for a couple more years to pass where I can take him with on a sled trip. I'm in the same boat cant wait for him to take his course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 16 hours ago, gobills said: My 10 year old on his 340 indy lite. He managed to put 900 miles on this winter on the lake and in the Bush roads lol. You guys have ridden up in Kap' too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Yes for sure not him on his own though. Hes on the back with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 55 minutes ago, gobills said: Yes for sure not him on his own though. Hes on the back with me. OK it must be another OCer w/ a younger sledder we saw up near Moonbeam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 On 3/18/2019 at 10:10 AM, andreyboater said: I'm thinking about oldest MXZ440, I know it's fast sled, but with limited throttle she should be Ok. On 3/18/2019 at 10:20 AM, RAMSOMAIR said: This sled is far too heavy for a 9 year old. She would have a hard time steering it I would think. I had a MXZ500 in the S chassis & was not impressed w/ its handling. If I wasn't thrilled w/ the sled, I doubt a kid would enjoy riding it. If you're thinking of 'doos a 550F in a ZX or REV chassis might be better. I had 2 ZX sleds & the were a big improvement o er the S chassis. Saw 2 younger riders on 550 REVs up in Whitney a week ago. Another sled not mentioned yet is the Indy 340 that replaced the Lite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire Voyant Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 My first sled was a Polaris Indy Lite 340. Perfect sled to learn on. Easy to handle. Not too fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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