Tag: water

Sink or swim? Sink and swim. When it comes to off-roading, sometimes it’s not about where we can go but rather where we can not. These guys wanted to test their quad’s deep water capabilities but we think rather than waders, they should have worn their bathing suits.

It doesn’t take as much as you think. Dear ATVC: During a recent trail ride I managed to splash through a small pool of standing water, a puddle really, and almost instantly lost power. I think my belt started slipping but is that possible in so little water? Believe it or not, it isn’t only […] More »

Muddy waters. The world of ATVs, a snorkel usually refers to a tubular extension to the quad’s intact system positioned well above the water’s surface so as to allow the machine access to all the air it needs even while a majority of its body is underwater. In the case of this guy- he needed […] More »

Never discount the will of an off-roader. Imagine it- you and your buddy are in the mood to do a little water skiing. Only problem is neither of you has a boat. That didn’t stop these guys! One Honda 350, a wake-board and a sunny day and these guys proved a pricey, high-maintenance boat is […] More »

Don’t worry bro, I’ve got you. We like to think the worst is over by the time we’re hooked up to our buddy’s winch. In this case it’s just the start of this water logged rider’s troubles.

Should have worn my bathing suit. Hydroplaning is defined as a momentary lack of contact with a surface due to the presence of displacing water. In the ATV world, it can be a deliberate move whereby with enough speed, a quad can literally skim across the surface of a body of water like a speedboat. […] More »

Damage control. Dear ATVC: My 5-year old daughter was giving my Foreman “a shower” without my permission and then later confessed that she sprayed water into the muffler. She was unable to tell me how much exactly but the machine has since been started and is running fine. Do I need fear long term affects? […] More »