[peteeod]

I had the pleasure of getting to test drive both the Helix and Carbide at my local tracktor supply tonight. I am buying one for my 9 year old son for Christmas friday morning. I was equally impressed with both buggies and as I have read on here, true to form the helix was faster. For some reason I am drawn more to the Carbide, at 6'3"/240 lbs I felt comfortable in both and power was not an issue for either one. Obviously the smaller tires and a little less weight contributes to the Helix being faster. I left smiling curious if these machines can carry me how fast will they carry my 78 lbs 9 year old. So all that being said what do ya'll recommend??? We will spend most of our riding time at a local sand pit with little mounds and trails, mostly open sand. Thanks in advance for your input and my appologies for such a long post being my first.