| Not all ATV's are made equal, especially nowadays | | | | although unpacked sand is going to be a problem for |
| when there are as many different types of ATV's as | | | | most 4 wheelers, unless you are an experienced |
| there are ATV trails. You have 4 wheel drive utility | | | | rider. In looser types of sand a sport bike will be the |
| type ATV's to rigid suspension racing 4 wheelers. | | | | prevailing choice, with the lighter weight and the |
| Four wheel drive utility quads are the perfect match | | | | advantage of speed. Utility type quads and there |
| for muddy terrains, but it is highly recommended that | | | | heavier weight will usually sink in loose sand. Whether |
| you have skid plates installed. The heavier weight of | | | | you have a utility or sport style ATV speed will be |
| these types of ATV's with locking differentials will let | | | | your savior when crossing sand. |
| you sling mud and basically grab onto just about | | | | Discussions and debates among your riding friends will |
| anything. | | | | be varied as to what makes a riding trail great. Some |
| Another type of ATV that fits some personalities are | | | | people will enjoy mostly level trails with a few hills |
| sport racing style ATV's. Now don't be mistaken | | | | and ditches thrown in. Others will enjoy slinging mud, |
| sport style ATV's can hold their own in mud, but are | | | | jumping through the air or crawling up bluffs. |
| not the first choice for deep mud holes. Speed will | | | | It really doesn't matter what type of trails that you |
| help crossing over some mud holes which fit the | | | | think is the best, what matters is that you are |
| sport bikes to a T, although stopping in the middle will | | | | prepared to match your type of ATV to the type of |
| find yourself pulling out with a wench. | | | | trails that you will be riding on to maximize your fun. |
| Another type of terrain that is typically encountered | | | | Matching the trail type to your ATV will showcase |
| is sandy trails, especially the sand found in and around | | | | your quads strengths instead of bringing out it's |
| creek beds. Usually traction is good in sand dunes | | | | weaknesses. |