| Dune buggies are fun. Thousands of driving | | | | who are a bit more conservative. Others are bigger, |
| enthusiasts will testify to how much fun they are. | | | | badder and more powerful for the fearless among us. |
| Whether you call the vehicle a dune buggy or an off | | | | Sand rails can be the vehicle of choice for those who |
| road go cart, the premise is the same. It's an open | | | | like to live on the edge of sanity and have ready |
| chassis powered by an engine designed to power | | | | access to sand dunes. |
| through rough terrain, especially the ups and downs | | | | With the number of ways you can ride -- dune |
| of hills, sandy or otherwise. Some folks prefer the | | | | buggies, go karts, ATVs -- and the number of kinds |
| sleek ride of an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle). Honda, | | | | of power behind each model -- kid-sized, adults, super |
| Polaris, Yamaha and others make creditable ATVs | | | | karts -- riding can be a family activity that can be |
| that can be as mild mannered (250 cc) or as | | | | enjoyed almost year round, depending on the climate |
| muscled-up (650 cc and more) as you like. They all | | | | where you live. It is a great way to teach kids |
| tend to have seats that the driver sits on much like a | | | | responsible driving techniques and common sense |
| motorcycle whereas dune buggies are more like open | | | | actions that all drivers would know. It is a fun way to |
| chassis mini cars with the driver generally sitting in the | | | | spend time together for families with kids of all ages. |
| middle of the seat, very close to the ground, unless | | | | And if the kids aren't interested on any particular |
| it is a two-seater. Dune buggies can be made from | | | | weekend, it is still a fun way for moms and dads to |
| kits, dune buggie plans modified from small cars | | | | have some recreational time for themselves. |
| (especially Volkswagen Beetles), and bought outright. | | | | Dune buggies and their many counterparts can be |
| There has been some confusion about dune buggies. | | | | enjoyed over a wide variety of terrain. As with any |
| What are they? They go by several names. Go | | | | activity, common sense, safety equipment, and |
| karts, racing go karts, kids go karts, sand rails, and | | | | attention to detail will help make certain every outing |
| again, ATVs. There are some differences between | | | | is fun for everyone. Once you have paid the initial |
| them all but there are more similarities. First of all, | | | | costs for your ride (and don't forget that dune |
| they are all fun. Second, they are all recreational | | | | buggie kits and plans can reduce those costs), riding |
| unless you get involved with racing as an amateur or | | | | can be an affordable activity for you and your family. |
| a professional. Some are safer for kids and those | | | | |