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Evo · 12-17-2007, 03:14 PM

ur just being a child, because he bought you a brand new f6 so do what he says kid.

RoadkillSTX · 12-17-2007, 03:33 PM

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Anyways, he's just being protective. It's a fatherly thing to do, just be glad he cares about you!
I understand where both you're father and you are coming from.

It might take him awhile to come around but just let him know that you think you're responsible enough and don't intend on doing anything stupid. Make sure you or you're friends have a cell phone. Again, the only thing you can really do is talk to him about it. Don't whine, just argue you're case and listen to his, if he says no respect it... and then ask again a few days later *

* haha.

Honestly though, if you go enough with you're father than that's ok too. It's better than going with you're friends who decide they should start skipping water or something. Again it's not how mature you are, but how mature you're friends, and their friends are.

To sum it all up. I don't think your father is being overprotective and I don't think you're being childish. You're just both at a crossroads so to speak.

My girlfriend wasn't allowed to go without her father until she was 18 so don't feel too bad!

jagermiester · 12-17-2007, 07:52 PM

My kids only ride with me. Just as roadkill said, I trust my kids and I would trust them to ride together. I don't trust their friends, I know most of them. All it takes is one stupid move and here comes hospital visits or worse. Group rides are fun but everyone has to be on the same page so to speak. If you are like my kids, they enjoy going out and riding with "the old man". As busy as the world is today, sometimes that's the only time we get together and ALL look forward to it.

catkidforlife · 12-18-2007, 05:17 AM

Ya, I think maybe next time we go maybe I'll see if my friend can come with us. That'll be a start anyways.

cvanmarter · 12-18-2007, 06:14 AM

Hey Catkid I know exactly what your talking about. I went throught the same thing when I was young. I could never understand why my parents wouldn't let me go out on my own.. Well now I'm on the other side of it. Granted my boys are too young for me to really worry about those things yet but I understand the logic of it now. Believe me its most likely not that your Dad doesn't trust or think your a resposible rider. If that was the case I don't think he would have bought you such a nice sled. But your Dad doesn't trust everybody else out there. And probably feels when he is with you that he can protect you. I'm sure your a very resposible kid and a great rider but try to understand your dad is just doing what any good father does (protect his family) try not to take it him. He just loves you.. Have good holiday, be safe

**RJ Gleason** · 12-18-2007, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by catkidforlife

Ya, I think maybe next time we go maybe I'll see if my friend can come with us. That'll be a start anyways.

That's a good start. Have them show him that they are as responsible as you seem to be and he might start to relax a bit and allow you more time with just them on the sleds.

Keep in mind that he likes to ride too and may feel that the time that you spend together is precious and limited. All too soon,(from his prospective) you will be going off to college or a job or the military and then you will begin to miss the time that you had together. Enjoy it while you can and be thankful that he feels it is important to have the time together.

Too many parents these days to not take the time to interact with their kids this way. Besides, this sport of ours is best enjoyed when shared with others.

(steps down from soapbox)

cvanmarter · 12-18-2007, 06:46 AM

alright this is gettin too sappy.

clodev · 12-18-2007, 09:14 AM

we all have had the same feeling as young adults its ok. the issue as a parent is that normally that is when things go wrong is when young adults are left to there own devices. Its hard because my daughter is starting this part of her life and for the parent its trying to not let go to quick and protect your child. tough balance on both sides maybe its something that you need to talk out a little with him at the right time not right after your friend calls and you want to go. i wish you the best and remember his motivation is he loves you and does not want to see you get hurt or the sled get wrecked due someone elses lack of attention.

Snowy · 12-18-2007, 05:26 PM

wait till you get older before you ride with buddys because trust me, you will do something stupid.

Plus a 600 is alittle to much power for a 14 year old.

I dont really care for cats like I did before, truth be told I think Polaris and Ski-doo are pulling ahead in 2 strokes.

catkidforlife · 12-19-2007, 02:57 PM

Thanks for all the responses guys. It's really made me feel better about the whole situation.

I asked my dad the other day that if we go for a ride this weekend if I could ask one of my friends to come and he said yes. So I'll let you know how that works out if it happens.

tamacat · 12-19-2007, 03:14 PM

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Thanks for the reply's guys.

So, what does everyone think about the new F-series as far as looks wise. I didn't like them at first but it's starting to grow on me. What's your opinion?

I agree with you. They're starting to grow on me too. I think if they would just make the headlights a little more attractive. It could be a mean lookin sled.

tamacat · 12-19-2007, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by catkidforlife

Thanks for all the responses guys. It's really made me feel better about the whole situation.

I asked my dad the other day that if we go for a ride this weekend if I could ask one of my friends to come and he said yes. So I'll let you know how that works out if it happens.

Good luck.And I agree with some of RJs thoughts. If you earn his trust to be the responsible one, which it sounds like you already are. Its just a matter of time that he'll let you go.And you'll have the best time ever.
I'll bet one reason he doesn't want you to go is some riders do stupid stuff.And make painful mistakes. I have friends like that too. Climb this, jump that, Race me. Those are the things that your dad worries about. He just wants you to make the right choices.Thats all

catkidforlife · 12-19-2007, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tamacat

I agree with you. They're starting to grow on me too. I think if they would just make the headlights a little more attractive. It could be a mean lookin sled.

I don't know a lot about the mechanics of a snowmobile, but one of my friends told me the new F series doesn't have as much power to the track because it doesn't have "direct drive". Is this true or is he just feeding me a bunch of bull. The new one seems pretty much the same are far as power as my dad's 2004 F6 but the corning and overall ride I think is a lot better on the new ones.