Archive for 'Sports & Outdoor Play'

impressed
I ordered this sled for my granddaughter for Christmas. My daughter and husband were so impressed with the craftmanship and beauty of it! It's also large enough that everyone in the family will enjoy it. I'm sure it will provide many hours of family fun!I'm sure it will last for years as opposed to most of the "disposable" type other products that are now being offered.

re-discovered sledding with this "real" sled
I've had one for these past 2 winters and just ordered another for my nephews. I think if I had one of these as a kid, I might never have gotten hooked on skiing. I'm finally able to maneuver around obstacles and go fast at the same time!

We visited Silverton, Colorado and tried one out at the little ski area there. We were actually able to run a slalom course (while laughing our heads off).

I was worried about the heaviness of this thing, but the black bottom slides so smoothly, I haven't had any trouble tugging it up the hills. We picked this one because it is long enough for adults too.

Mountain Boy Sledworks Ultimate Flyer 52-Inch Sled

Mountain Boy sled
I ordered the Mountain Boy sled for an adult son who, last winter when it snowed, wished he had a sled. He's difficult to buy gifts for, and this was a huge success. He says it's a "work of art," and can hardly wait for one of Western Washington's infrequent snows to try it out.

Fastest sled I have ever owned, Beautiful fit and finish
This is the Fastest sled made. I have tried several different runner, tube, plastic and toboggan style sleds and this sled is the fastest sled I have ever rode. The unique plastic bottom with runners I believe is responsible for this speed advantage. The sled has the speed advantage on both powder and hard pack. Pivoting steering mechanism also works very well and really gives you good control. The longer 52 in model can hold more adults/kids and I think is the right size without being too big. The wood finish is spectacular and really shows the handmade craftsmanship. This sled is very well built and Mountain Boy has a good reputation of standing behind their sleds. Overall, I think you get what you pay for and with this sled it really seems that they really thought about how to build a better sled from many different aspects. I did not see any short-cuts in their design or build.

This is the best sled EVER!
We received this sled for Christmas and just took it out for its maiden voyage today. WOW, is it fast! We had to drag our feet at times to slow down. It took a few runs to get used to and was mostly ridden by an adult and child together. Keep in mind, you need to make sure you have some weight in front to steer -- but it is very easy to steer if you keep this in mind. I am back on Amazon tonight to order the pad now. We were slipping off too easily and I think this will help. We highly recommend this beautiful, functional, fast sled to every family! I should also mention that my husband liked all the attention we got for having the coolest sled on the hill!

THEY LOOOOOOOOOOVE IT!
MADE VERY WELL!! STURDY! MY 5 AND 6 YEAR OLD CAN JUMP TOGETHER ON IT! THEY LOVE IT!

GREAT FOR THE LITTLE GYMNAST
THis toy is great for our 3 year old. We got it for her b-day and we can't keep her off it. And since she is in gymnastics it really helps her learn her stunts at home and practice. I would recommend this for anyone with young children it is low enough to the ground that our little girl can get on and off with no assistance or ladder. It has enough bounce that it is fun for all even our 16 year old was jumping on it. Also it works for adults too it is very sturdy and safe. It is also very easy to put together it took my husband about 30 mins to do and we never cracked the instruction manuel so good luck we just love ours and we recommend it to all!

SAFE, LOADS OF FUN, LOVE IT!
We bought this trampoline and enclosure for our 3 year old and she LOVES it. With the enclosure, I feel safe about letting her jump on it. The mesh is fine enough that she can't grab or get her fingers through it and get caught (our friends have one where the safety netting is made such that kids can stick their hands/arms through). It's small enough to fit in our tiny backyard, but is the perfect size for her and a friend (or two). GREAT exercise for her, as well. My husband and a friend put this together in less than an hour. I am very, very happy with the quality and with the overall purchase.

Samantha loves it
We bought this trampoline for our 4 year old who has been begging for one. With shipping, it does cost about the same as one of a larger size I saw elsewhere which made me think of getting the bigger one. But it is the perfect size for our daughter now and when she gets older. Also at the size she is now, one of her little friends can join her. It's not difficult to move to mow the yard either. The instructions explain you need "three able bodied adults for assembly" but my husband put it together by himself when I wasn't even home. We are very pleased with our choice.

At least we received a refund.
Only worked intermittently. Did not work if the transmitter was any more than 2-3 feet from the tank. Suspect a defective product and hope not a defective design. On the other hand, Amazon very quickly and efficiently processed our refund once we sent it back at their expense. In other words, very happy with Amazon and very unhappy with the product.

Fun spygear for kids
This is a real spy video off roading vehicle. It is remote controlled and even has an audio feed that transmits wirelessly to a headset. The video camera turns 360 degrees so you won't miss anything and all of it is viewed from a remote LCD screen. This is the perfect gift for the ultra curious tot who loves adventure. I kind of want one for myself to spy on my neighbors with! But of course, never say that to your tots =)

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Second One's a Charm
My son saved up some gift money to buy this toy. He was very excited about it. Somehow we managed to buy two and, of course, you can't cancel an order on Amazon. If you can, someone tell me how. The first one arrived quickly. We opened it and it would not work. We bought new batteries and it still did not work. So we sent it back. The second one works and still works. It's a lot of fun for my son and his friends. This thing takes a lot of batteries, but seems to be fairly efficient so far.

A Child's Dream
My 10 year old son loves this item. He isn't just having fun, but is improving his motorskills by learning to navigate the device. The danger in the toy is that when it stops, the person navigating can hear everything you are staying, so beware of it's location! :)

Spy Gear
I had reservations about purchasing this when my son intially brought it up...how often have you seen these type toys fail to deliver on how they are advertised to perform? Not the case here! The camera actually works, the remote control function performs at an acceptable distance, and around walls and corners. My son loves it!