ATVPT

All Terrain Vehicle Product Tests ATV Technical Magazine

PowerMadd Rider Hold-Tight. All product used in this ATVPT Field Test and Review have been provided courtesy of PowerMadd



We at ATVPT believe that rider safety is at the top of the list, and we should take whatever precautions we can to have a safe ride. Especially when you take your children riding double with you, whether it be on your ATV, Motorcycle, Horse, Jet Ski, etc.. PowerMadd has come with what they call the R I D E R H O L D - T I G H T, which enables the passenger to have a secure grip while riding double with you. We have been using this in many different situations and find it to work quite effectively.

Rider Hold Tight Features:


  • Common sense design allows passenger to hold onto driver safely and securely when riding your snowmobile, ATV, motorcycle, or personal watercraft. 
  • Designed to be worn directly over your clothing, life vest, or snowmobile suit. 
  • Dual position rider handles provide quick and easy handholds. 
  • Ultra comfortable Neoprene handhold tubes remain soft in cold weather. 
  • Constructed of heavy-duty nylon webbing, 500 Denier cloth and quick release buckles .

Field Review Pictures:




My Impressions:

Pros:
I jumped at the chance to review PowerMadds Rider Hold-Tight safety harness. I carry two up all the time here on the farm, and if Michigan law allowed it I would carry two on the trails. I feel part of the excitement of riding ATV's is sharing the experience with non riders, or people that are too young to ride themselves.
Anything that I can do to make the ride safer for my kids will work for me. I find the two position grips to work great for not only young kids, but adults as well. Yes there are times when I ride my motorcycle that the person riding wants that extra confidence of a secure grip. I found that while giving some of my male buddies a ride, they highly preferred to hanging onto the PowerMadd Rider Hold-Tight Harness instead of wrapping their arms around my waist ( go figure, eh).
We see uses for this harness for every sport where you ride double, and would quite simply like that peace of mind that your passenger will be with you at the end of the ride.
I also like the fact that if you dump whatever you are riding, the passenger can just simply let go and not be stuck to you like some of the other harnesses that attach the passenger to the rider.

Cons:
I feel that it is a struggle to educate people to use this harness. Now a days it seems like people are moving so fast, it is work to slow down long enough to take a few safety steps that might protect their valued passengers.

Bottom Line:
You betcha, I most definitely endorse the use of the PowerMadd Rider Hold Tight Harness. I would like to see the State change their rules, to allow double riding if you are using the Rider Hold-Tight Harness.
After all, if we can make the riders & the trails safer through the use of products that PowerMadd offers, lets do our part.

Contact Info:

PowerMadd
1353 Larc Industrial Blvd.
Burnsville, MN 55337
 
 
Phone: 952-400-0101
Toll Free: 800-435-6881
Fax: 952-400-0102

 
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