Pelican International Baby Sled Deluxe Review
Pelican International Baby Sled Deluxe Feature
- Injection molded
- Weather shield with zippered opening
- Ergonomic seat
- High backrest and safety harness
- Ages 0 to 24 months
Pelican International Baby Sled Deluxe Review
Mountain Boy Sledworks Ultimate Flyer Original Sled Review
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The sled's custom-molded bottom of high-quality slippery black plastic glides along with ease, while its wide stance keeps it stable. The sturdy bottom has a wide, flat center to float on soft snow and raised rails on the edges to track precisely on hardpack. Screws are stainless steel for durability. Suitable for a child aged 3 years and up and sturdy enough to support 300 pounds, the sled measures 47 inches long x 24 inches wide x 4 inches high and weighs 12 pounds. It meets all USC and ASTM child-safety standards and carries a 1-year warranty against defects. Assembly (instructions included) is easy.
A 1-inch-thick pad with water-resistant nylon cover that fits the sled is sold separately.
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Outside magazine called it a "steerable snow rocket." The New York Times dubbed it "an instant heirloom." Designed by a Colorado sledmaker, crafted entirely by hand, the Ultimate Flyer is an incredible sled. The whole front section pivots, so it turns far more sharply than a conventional flexible flyer. The bottom is molded plastic, not metal runners, so it floats through powder and bites through hard-packed snow or ice. The body and handle are kiln-dried birch, the handrails are willow, and the finish is marine-grade. Meets all USC and ASTM child-safety requirements. The Ultimate Flyer Original Sled is 47"L x 23"W x 4"H, 12 lbs.
Mountain Boy Sledworks Bambino Grande Pull Sled Review
Made to last for generations, the Bambino Grande features thick birch planks, hand-carved willow hand rails, and a marine-grade finish. |
Suitable for a child from 6 months to 6 years, large enough to accommodate two toddlers, and sturdy enough to support 150 pounds, the sled measures 34 inches long x 14 inches wide x 13 inches high and weighs 10 pounds. It meets all USC and ASTM child-safety standards and the finish is lead-free. It carries a 1-year warranty against defects. Assembly (instructions included) is easy.
A 3/4-inch-thick pad with water-resistant nylon cover that fits the Bambino Grande is sold separately.
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Manufacturer's Warranty
One-year warranty
About the Production of Mountain Boy Sleds
In his small, family-run workshop Huangyan, China, Yu Guanglin and his crew make by hand, paying attention to the beauty of the wood, selecting the best materials, and getting all the details right. He buys sustainably harvested birch logs, and has planks cut from them to just the right thickness. All the little pieces are used to make ornaments, and the sawdust is used to fire the wood-drying kiln, so there’s very little waste. In his shop, Mr. Yu carefully prepares all the materials: each plank is planed by hand, and each willow branch is peeled and sanded by his crew. When he assembles the sleds, he makes sure that all the parts match and have no flaws.
Mountain Boy sledmaker Brice Hoskin is fluent in Mandarin, and travels to China to inspect sleds several times a year. In Mountain Boy's long relationship working with Mr. Yu, Brice has been able to closely monitor not just the quality of the product, but also working conditions and the way the workshop is run. The 8 to 10 skilled craftsmen who work in Mr. Yu's shop have chosen his company because of its commitment to safe working conditions and dependable year-round employment. Mr. Yu provides housing for all of his workers and their families to ensure that both the work and living environments are as hospitable as possible.
The elegantly-crafted Bambino pull sled is a child's perfect introduction to winter. This cozy sled, designed by a Colorado sled maker and crafted entirely by hand, is designed to excel in powder and on bumpy snow due to its unique design. With a custom-molded bottom of high-quality slippery plastic, the Bambino glides along with ease while its wide stance keeps it stable. Built from kiln-dried birch and hand-carved willow, screwed together for durability with stainless steel hardware. Meets all USC and ASTM child safety requirements; marine-grade finish. The Bambino measures 33"L x 12"W x 11"H, 8 lbs. Holds up to 100 pounds.
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About Paricon
Paricon, makers of the original Flexible Flyer sled, began making sleds in 1861 with the founding of a family business, Paris Manufacturing, in South Paris Maine, by the great grandfather of current CEO Hank Morton. When Henry Morton started making sleds at home, Henry constructed them by hand and his wife decorated them. Hand-decorated sleds today are much sought after by collectors, but the originals simply ensured each sled would be a child's prized possession.
Today, Hank and his sons, Ted and Tom, are continuing the family tradition in the sled business with Paricon. The sled line has evolved to include a wide assortment of products for winter use�sleds, snowboards, foam sliders, inflatable tubes, wooden toboggans, and snow toys. Paricon serves customers throughout the U.S. from its distribution center, which remains in South Paris. Pad for Baby Sleigh
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The 6-foot Mountain Toboggan is large enough to carry four adults. |
The curl at the front is big enough that an adult can tuck their feet up in there. |
Care of Your Sled
Wax the bottom of the sled for best performance (though you'll find that it flies down the hill right out of the box). Ski wax is preferred, but in a pinch you can use paraffin or candle wax. After using the sled, bring it inside to dry. Use furniture oil to protect the top surfaces of the sled. The sled is warranted to be free of defects in workmanship or material for one year.
The Mountain Boy Story
Bruce Hoskin's lifelong fascination with wooden sleds became a way of life when he moved to the high mountain town of Silverton, Colorado. He was able to combine his woodworking experience with his love of sledding to create innovative, beautiful sled designs. Mountain Boy sleds give new meaning to the term "functional art"--they are known for their durability, speed and craftsmanship. Hoskin's wooden sleds hearken back to a century ago, when craftsmen made sleds by hand out of fine wood and steel. While Mountain Boy sleds complement any home, they are also made to last. Each sled is an individual work, designed to be passed from one generation to the next.
Environmental Commitment
Mountain Boy works hard to minimize the impact of all of our operations on the environment. Some key elements include:
Lead Free Finishing
All of our sleds are made with non-toxic finishes, and we have them regularly tested so we are sure that they are lead-free. We use wood dyes to bring out the color and figure of the wood, and then a clear lacquer or polyurethane on top. We put on four coats of lacquer or three coats of polyurethane to create a marine-grade finish.
Sled Manufacture
Mountain Boy make limited quantities of specialty sleds in its Silverton, Colorado workshop, including the Elegant and Royal Flyers, Bambino Superior, and Silverton and Double Kicksleds. Other Mountain Boy sleds, wagons, scooters and ornaments are designed in Colorado and made in Huangyan, China, by our good friend Yu Guanglin and his crew.
In his small, family-run workshop, he makes sleds the same way we do - by hand, paying attention to the beauty of the wood, selecting the best materials, getting all the details right. He buys sustainably harvested birch logs, and has planks cut from them to just the right thickness. All the little pieces are used to make ornaments, and the sawdust is used to fire the wood-drying kiln, so there's very little waste. In his shop, he carefully prepares all the materials: each plank is planed by hand, and each willow branch is peeled and sanded by his crew. When he assembles the sleds, he makes sure that all the parts match and have no flaws.
Mountain Boy sledmaker Brice Hoskin is fluent in Mandarin, and travels to China to inspect sleds several times a year. In our long relationship working with Mr. Yu, Brice has been able to closely monitor not just the quality of the product, but also working conditions and the way the workshop is run.
This is the toboggan your grandfather had -- beautifully made, with solid planks, willow crosspieces, and made extra-wide with a tall curl at the front big enough that an adult can tuck their feet up in there, and the rope is extra long. This sled is designed to last: all hardware is stainless steel, and the wood has a marine-grade finish. Our Mountain Boggans are true classic toboggans, made by hand with only the best materials. The steam-bent planks are knot-free, flexible basswood, with hand-carved willow crosspieces.
Lucky Bums Heirloom Collection Wooden Foldable Pull Sled Review
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This all-terrain sled is fun and handy for a plethora of snow activities and cargo transportation, and it's backed by a limited lifetime warranty against material or workmanship defect.
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The Heirloom Collection Wooden Foldable Pull Sled is a true classic with modern conveniences. Modeled after the popular European style that has been around for ages, the fully functional sled is perfect for toddler or cargo transportation. With the padded cushion, back rest, and reinforced stainless steel runners, this solid sled can tackle all kinds of terrain and activities. And when you are done, simply remove the back rest, push in a pin, slide a metal bracket, and the sled folds in half for more efficient storage or easier transportation.
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