{"product_id":"hand-guards-polaris-sportsman-450-base-trail-ho-model","title":"Polaris Sportsman 450 Base, Trail, and H.O. Model Ricochet Hand Guards","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHand Guards for 2021–2027 Polaris Sportsman 450 (Base, Trail, H.O.)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOut on the trail, your hands and controls get hammered by branches, rocks, and whatever else you hit. These hand guards bolt right onto your 2021–2027 Polaris Sportsman 450 and take the abuse so your levers and fingers don't have to. They're made from 1\/4\" thick UHMW plastic — the same tough material you'll find in serious skid plate protection — so they actually stop impacts instead of just bending or cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne pair of hand guards (1\/4\" UHMW plastic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll mounting hardware and bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward — everything bolts on with the hardware that ships in the box. You're looking at a simple job with basic tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Material Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUHMW plastic is built different. Cheap plastic cracks, aluminum bends, but this stuff absorbs hits and keeps working. It won't shatter when you smack a tree, and it won't permanently flex out of shape. You get real protection that lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe material also stands up to sun and doesn't get brittle or weak over time. It's designed to stay tough through seasons of riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFits Your Sportsman 450\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are sized for all 2021–2027 Polaris Sportsman 450 Base, Trail, and H.O. models. SKU: 914-HG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt right here in the USA and ready to ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSkipsSkidPlates is an authorized Ricochet dealer offering free shipping to the lower 48 states, same or next day shipping on in-stock orders, and a price match guarantee.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if this fits your machine?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"sms:+18006984970\" style=\"display:inline-block; background-color:#00BADB; color:#ffffff; padding:8px 18px; border-radius:4px; text-decoration:none; font-weight:bold; margin-top:6px;\"\u003e📱 Text Us at 800-698-4970\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem style=\"font-size:small;\"\u003eWe'll confirm fitment before you order — we typically respond within minutes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ricochet Off-Road","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52209449566498,"sku":"914-HG","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1108\/8088\/files\/2026_Polaris_Sportsman_570_12_7fda2832-4f7f-415a-833d-4b1b32f8f79d.jpg?v=1785283874","url":"https:\/\/www.skipsskidplates.com\/products\/hand-guards-polaris-sportsman-450-base-trail-ho-model","provider":"SkipsSkidPlates","version":"1.0","type":"link"}