That's if I was talking about an ATV. All the big companies make 250 dirt bikes though.

True, but a dirt bike will not do the mudding that the Chi took part in with her quad.

This. I have 3-2 wheeled machines in the garage, for the dirt, Im loving the quad and dont really see myself getting a dirtbike, tho I'd love to check one out sometime. I just like the sturdiness and the capability of the quad in the woods, dirt and mud.

Well it looks like she was hitting trails if she was doing creek crossings, bikes are more fun. I went mudhole hopping at royal blue on a quad, it was boring in comparison to riding a 2 wheel machine up there.

Chaparral used to have "starter kits", not sure if they still do: extra value meals that had everything you needed bundled for a discount. Kneeguards, a pressure suit or roost guard / elbow pads, boots, helmet, goggles are all a must.