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Hammerhead, extreme snow sleds

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They just don’t make sleds today like the antique wooden runner Flexible Flyer sled my family has used for generations. Wipe a year’s worth of dust off and put a little wax on the rails and it was good to go for another season of sliding. Most of today’s sleds just aren’t made like that anymore. The folks at Hammerhead Sleds have taken that old adage to heart and embraced it to create a modern sled that rockets down the slopes and offers something extra – comfort. Continue reading →

Snow Fun! Zipfy Sled

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It’s the largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere and it was held in mid-February in New York City. Most of the toys featured at The Annual American International Toy Fair 2011 were indoor toys but there’s one outdoor toy that gained a fair amount of attention – the Zipfy Freestyle Mini Luge. The Zipfy is a compact and lightweight sled that is fun for both children and adults and has developed a following of loyal sliders around the world.

Offered in a rainbow of eight different colors, the Zipfy weighs only 3.5 pounds. While not a new outdoor toy for 2011, it just might be the best new thing to hit winter sports since the snowboard. And, like snowboarding, organized Zipfy races and events are being held all over the world – there’s even a World Series. Families who went through plastic sleds like disposable napkins are finding this super-sturdy, lightweight sled the perfect choice for hours of outdoor snow fun. It even works on steeply sloped lawns and sand dunes.

As you can see, it looks a bit more like a saddle than a sled and it sometimes takes a bit of practice to learn how to maneuver them down the hill, but families all over the world proclaim this sled to offer the most winter outdoor fun they’ve had in years. The low center of gravity and tracked underside make this sled super-fast and super-fun. Continue reading →

Modern plastic sleds or old fashioned wooden sleds?

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“Is a modern plastic sled or an old fashioned wooden sled safer for snow play?”

To a child, nothing can be more fun than getting out there and enjoying a good sled ride after a winter’s snow. However, you will want to be sure that your child is as safe as possible while they are enjoying their fun in the snow. It’s very important that you choose your child’s sled carefully. There are things that you should know about the sled you choose to purchase. You may also be wondering in what ways the modern plastic sleds differ from the old fashioned wooden ones, and which one you should choose for your child.

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When you are looking at the modern sleds made from plastic, you want to make sure that they are geared for children your child’s age. You want to verify that they have all of the safety features of a good sled. Continue reading →