Lifespan of the Arctic Cat Kitty Cat Snowmobile

The Kitty Cat Lifespan The original Arctic Cat Kitty Cat was manufactured from 1972 to 1981 before production halted due to the company's financial problems. A strikingly similar model was brought back a few years later and was produced until 2000, when it was retired in favor of larger models. It ended up being quite an impressive lifespan. The Kitty Cat and Child Safety There is no specific, publicly available statistic for the number of children injured on Kitty Cat snowmobiles, but the American Academy of Pediatrics notes that snowmobiling can be dangerous for children. Safety experts recommend that children under 16 should not operate snowmobiles because it requires strength, skill, and maturity. Head injuries have always been a leading cause of snowmobile fatalities and serious injuries, often resulting from collisions, falls, or rollovers. Thanks to a speed governor, the low overall speed of the Kitty Cat most likely limited severe injury. Did the Kitty Cat Help Actually Help with Sled Safety? The Arctic Cat Kitty Cat snowmobile did indeed help improve safety by providing a machine specifically designed for young, first-time riders with built-in safety features and by serving as a platform for teaching fundamental snowmobile safety, handling, and control skills from a young age. The Kitty Cat was specifically aimed at a very young demographic, from 5 to 10 year olds, and was designed from the ground up to be safe for a child, unlike modified adult sleds.It had a very low top speed, typically between 8 and 12 mph, which was controlled by an engine governor. This limited the potential for higher speed accidents. And the low power and simple controls allowed children to learn throttle control, steering, and braking in a controlled, off-trail environment like your backyard or field. This provided invaluable initial training before they moved on to larger, faster snowmachines. The Kitty in a Nutshell In a nutshell, the success and popularity of the Kitty Cat likely influenced later safety standards and the development of a dedicated youth snowmobile category across the industry, all of which emphasize safety features like tether switches and low speeds. I believe we saw enhanced safety for the entire snowmobile industry because of these little snowmachines, not to mention, they were fun too. Learn more at Kitty Cat Snowmobiles

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