Are you concerned about choosing the right length for your LED light whip? Every rider appears to have a viewpoint on every ATV UTV item.

This is a major concern especially when it comes to side-by-sides. Ask 5 different people and be ready to get 5 different answers. Mind you those opinions may all be quite persuasive.

At the end of the day, the only response that matters is the one you’re comfortable and satisfied with.

Mentioned below are the factors you need to keep in mind while choosing a whip for your side-by-side.

Mandatory Safety Requirements

A very important factor to bear in mind while riding side-by-side is keeping everybody safe. This is where the whip plays its part. As a matter of fact, the whip and flag heights are necessary for state parks and off-road recreation areas.

Before heading out, double-check for any recent updates to safety requirements. The last thing you would want to do is drive hours to your destination only to find out your whips aren’t long enough.

Before making the purchase make sure to measure your vehicle, keep all the safety requirements and mount location in mind to get your hands on the best-suited whip.

Mounting Location Considerations

You can put the whips anywhere on your vehicle. But it’s important to keep yourself updated with city regulations. Some cities might forbid the use of colored lights on the rear of the vehicle 

Most people opt to attach their whip mounts on the roll bars and install their whips on the rear of the UTVs. Doing this is pretty simple.

Moreover, it looks good and also gives you some flexibility. You can decide how high you want your whips from the ground.

For example, if you have 4’ whips and a tall machine, you might consider mounting your whips at the base of your roll bar.

The opposite is true if you have a 18” whip and a short machine. Whip mounts that can be attached anywhere you need them can assist you in choosing the right mounting location.

Where Do You Go Riding the Most?

The length of the whip also depends on where you go riding the most.

Low Hanging and Narrow Hazards

Throughout the United States, trail riding is very common. This means lots of trees and other low-hanging or narrow hazards.

Of course, you wouldn’t want your whip to hit every other branch while driving up the mountain. This is where 18” whips come in handy.

Fast and Furious or Slow and Easy

There are two primary considerations you’ll want to make when choosing either a 3-foot whip or a 4-foot whip for your UTV.

The first one is visibility, relating to safety. While the second one is durability, relating to long-term expectations for your whips.

Let’s compare the 3-foot whip and the 4-foot whip.

A 4-foot whip will give you more visibility. Even though it will be safer, it will also be naturally less durable as compared to a 3-foot whip. This means a comparatively shorter lifespan.

What UTV Whip Length Is the Best?

The answer to this totally depends on the following factors.

Your Budget and Preference

2-tipping point considerations may sway you one way or the other. These include your budget and personal preference. While the price difference isn’t as much, shorter whips cost less than longer whips.

So, if you’re already leaning that way, the budget might be the deciding factor. As far as personal preference goes, you might just like longer whips. There’s more to look at, and if you go night riding on the dunes, it might be a no-brainer.

Your Future Expectations

Do you want to buy new whips every season or do you want a pair that will last for years? Before you hit the buy button, this is the final thing you’ll want to consider when shopping for LED whips.

Why Choose us?

At New Vision factory, we’re known for making durable and dependable LED light whips. With a lifetime warranty, our spiral multi-color LED whip lights are reliable. Designed to withstand rough trains and crazy speeds, our whips are top-notch.

They are tested on UTVs with 900+ horsepower. But don’t worry they also look lovely on easy-going machines that never hit more than 30 MPH.