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clamneck
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Subject: off road ability of RZR vs. ATV | 2009-08-17 15:08:38 |
Posts: 119
Tucson, Arizona , USA
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Hey All,
I'm debating getting a RZR so me and my young son can ride together (He is 6). We ride in the mountains of Arizona- a lot of steep incline with rocks/ off camber / and trail riding(mostly trail riding)
Will the RZR go anywhere a 4wd quad will go? I want to keep him safe and am worried about rollovers. Currently, he rides in front of me on my Prairie. I would definitely get harness/doors.
Thanks for your feedback.
Chris
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Bull750
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Subject: off road ability of RZR vs. ATV | 2009-08-17 15:56:58 |
Posts: 66
Fairmont, West Virginia , USA
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I would like to know the same thing
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Triple J
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Subject: off road ability of RZR vs. ATV | 2009-08-18 08:32:44 |
Posts: 14967
Kasson, Minnesota , USA
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I would personally look at the S series as it's wider.
We are currently on vacation in Marysvale UT and there are RZR's everywhere. They do go where atv's can go but have heard of many of the 50 inch wide RZR's flopping on there sides.
If width is not an issue on your trail go wider, 
We were on a trail yesterday that had some pretty good leans and even in my prowler I wondered a couple of times
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Nuck007
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Subject: off road ability of RZR vs. ATV | 2009-08-18 09:02:52 |
Posts: 1759
Philly, Pennsylvania , USA
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Triple J,
Can the RZR turn as tight a U turn (like found on a switchback)as a utility quad? Maybe you can find an oppertunity to video two out there from behind the front lines in UT, making such a turn.
Thanks, Nuck 
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Triple J
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Subject: off road ability of RZR vs. ATV | 2009-08-18 09:10:37 |
Posts: 14967
Kasson, Minnesota , USA
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The switchbacks we've been on so far are plenty wide and even the Prowler can go around with room to spare. Matter of fact you very often meet a truck along the way and there is room to go around each other.
I know they go on the restricted trails out here as well with the RZR so I'd think the RZR can make the turn pretty well.
I'll try to get some video if I come across one on the restricted 50 inch trails.
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Airborne LT
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Subject: off road ability of RZR vs. ATV | 2009-08-18 09:29:16 |
Posts: 1095
Fort Campbell, Kentucky , USA
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I cannot speak about trail restrictions, but I can tell you this. The RZR will go anywhere you can take a utility quad. With your son it would be much safer to put him in the RZR with you and get some good seatbelts. You will go anywhere you want.
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Renegade69
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Subject: off road ability of RZR vs. ATV | 2009-08-25 17:39:22 |
Posts: 1
Black Creek, New York , USA
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I have put more than 1000 miles on mine this year and have never worried about tipping over. Been in some harry places. The wife has riden with me every mile and she loves it.
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jimmypsp700
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Subject: off road ability of RZR vs. ATV | 2009-10-12 21:31:03 |
Posts: 1948
Clinton Twp., Michigan , USA
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I've seen and experianced a Rhino and RZR go just about everywhere the quads go, just some clearance issues on top with roll cages.
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2000 Polaris Scrambler 400 2x4 Trail ported
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PAIUTEMAN
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Subject: off road ability of RZR vs. ATV | 2009-10-14 18:00:05 |
Posts: 313
salt lake city, utah, via arizona, Utah , USA
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I ride a lot with our RZR, I also have a Yamaha Grizz 700, I ride out of Marysvale, Utah. There are some trails that the RZR has no business on. The turns are to tight and the clearence not enough. But with that said, I have been in some real hairy spots and I have found that the average rider just wants to have a thrilling ride and not beat their machine to death and get back to enjoy a cool beverage. I would take the RZR and enjoy it, but keeping in mind they have some disadvantages, buy the RZR S and stay off the 50" trails you'll enjoy life just as well. My 2 cents worth..
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jimmypsp700
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Subject: off road ability of RZR vs. ATV | 2009-10-28 23:22:57 |
Posts: 1948
Clinton Twp., Michigan , USA
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I've been on some trails my quad had no buisness on they were so tight! 
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2000 Polaris Scrambler 400 2x4 Trail ported
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The Texan
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Subject: off road ability of RZR vs. ATV | 2010-07-15 13:32:03 |
Posts: 2
Cascade, Idaho , USA
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We have ridden the most difficult trail on the Paiute Trail system and there was a Rzr with us. The only problem they had was high center one time and they thoroughly enjoyed the ride. That alone convinced us to get a Rzr and will be at Marysvale in Oct to ride the trails. The Rzr will be very safe for you and your boy and he will enjoy the ride much better, just get a 5 point seat belt for him.
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Bob & Betsy
The RV is our home,
The Rzr is our fun.
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brpbear
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Subject: off road ability of RZR vs. ATV | 2010-09-05 21:22:21 |
Posts: 183
Butte MT. 59701, Montana , USA
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I'm not a Polaris Person but they seem to work well in the rocks. The only problem I see with them is the Polaris part.
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