Youth rider

[classicdmax 58]

Trading in my sons zr120 for a 2001 z370 fan next week. Looking forward to spending some time with him on the trails this winter, I think he’s excited as well to move to a bigger sled. (He’s soon to be 10)

question is, I need to be sure he stays comfortable on the trails and doesn’t lose interest due to having cold hands/feet etc.... 

he already has a full face dual shield helmet, but looking to upgrade his gloves. Do any of you have any input from your little rider and what worked best for them?     I see some youth gloves with 300g of insul, and also came across mitten type gloves. But my concern with the mittens is him not having the dexterity to properly access sled controls (brake lever/throttle)

thanks

j-

happy thanksgiving 

[Nor'easter 21]

If the sled has heated grips, you don't want thick gloves or mittens. I would also stay away from gauntlets at that age.  

Dexterity is very important, gloves with insulation on the back of the hand are the best, use chemical hand warmers as a supplemental heating source also

I put them in my pockets activated before I ride, if your hands get cold you can stop and put your hands in your pockets and warm them up quickly .

I also use them for my cell phone and camera in my pockets. 

[classicdmax 58]

Thanks for the input

I was thinking of maybe trying to fit handguards to the machine if necessary

[CATRESERVE 248]

When my kids were younger,  I would use one pair of thinner but warm gloves as a base layer then add a second layer.  The second layer making sure that they were pliable in cold weather as well as wind and water resistant.   You could use all or just 1 set as conditions call for.  Those shake up hand warmers are great as an extra set of "outside warmth".  Trial and success because trail and error could be a painful mistake...go out and try some.  They make some fairly warm glove liners these days. 

[smallengineguy 88]

Hand guards make ALL the difference!!