Side By Side’s these days can reach speeds in excess of 70 mph, right off the showroom floor. These are not GoKarts or toys, but highly advanced off road machines. The most important part of having a great experience is being safe. We created this video for new off-roaders, or those who are interested in joining this lifestyle, and strongly encourage you to make sure you consider all of these items before you go riding. Coming from a motorcycle background, we always try and respect the terrain and surroundings, but are also prepared if something goes wrong. This is especially true if you have no prior off road experience.
First on the list is 4/5 point harnesses. Although they take more time to get in and out of, we do NOT drive & ride in these machines without them. We recommend 3” size harnesses for the front, and 2” for the rear (if you have a 4 seat SxS) for smaller riders. Here are some links of harnesses we’ve used and recommend:
PRP Harnesses: [ Ссылка ]
Dragonfire Harness Pass Through: [ Ссылка ]
Second is a helmet and eye protection. Yes, these vehicles have a roll cage, but you only have one head, and we HIGHLY recommend wearing one. The best setup is a car driving/ sport bike helmet style with a shield, these do a great job of keeping dust out of your eyes, comfortable for sunglasses, and some work with fresh air systems. Motocross helmets and goggles work great as well. Here are some links of helmets and “closed cell foam” goggles we recommend:
PCI HJC CS-R3: [ Ссылка ]
Impact OS20: [ Ссылка ]
Fox V1: [ Ссылка ]
Oakley Sand Goggles: [ Ссылка ]
Communicating with your group can make a ride safer, easier, and far more enjoyable. This is really the only way to go on big group rides, to direct the group, look out and keep tabs on each other, and warn others of issues if they arise. Check the links below for the radios we use and love:
Rugged RH-5R [ Ссылка ]
PCI Ultimate 2 [ Ссылка ]
Knowing where you are going, where you’ve been and where you need to be can prevent lots of issues and potential safety concerns. In this day in age, it’s easy to have a basic setup that will prevent you from getting lost, running out of fuel or food, and assist in recovery if needed. Not to mention, it never hurts to have more than one group member paying attention to where you are headed, especially if it’s a new trail or riding area. SxS’s are designed for exploring, checkout these options below, that we use and love:
Ride Command Smartphone App: [ Ссылка ]
LeadNav Tablet App: [ Ссылка ]
Lowrance Elite 5 GPS: [ Ссылка ]
It’s important to know your surroundings, especially when backing up, or riding in an open area like the desert or sand dunes. Some SxS’s (particularly the Can Am X3) are difficult to see out of, especially if you are adding on accessories that block your field of view. Check out our mirror options here:
Chupacabra Offroad: www.chupacabraoffroad.com
Finally, don’t head out on an all-day ride or weekend trip without some additional light. That ride that should end aby 4pm, might go a little longer (especially if you are having fun). Stock lighting is barely passable, and having at least one additional light makes a massive difference. Also, if you are in large groups, in dusty conditions, amber chase lights drastically increase safety for everyone, as they are the only type of lights that can penetrate thick dust. Here are some options we’ve tried and approve of:
MicTuning 30” LED Lightbar: [ Ссылка ]
Baja Designs XL 80: [ Ссылка ]
Baja Designs S2 Amber Dust: [ Ссылка ]
Hopefully these tips help you have many safe, trouble free riding experiences!
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