Paricon Flexible Flyer Sled - 42in., Model# 1042
by Northern Tool and Equipment
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Manufacturer: Northern Tool and EquipmentBrand: Northern Tool & Equipment
Edition: Misc.
Publisher: Northern Tool and Equipment
Studio: Northern Tool and Equipment
Music Label: Northern Tool and Equipment
Product features:
- 42in.
- Wooden sled constructed from birch
- Flexible steering head
- Grooved steel runners
- Powder-coated steel frame
Description of Paricon Flexible Flyer Sled - 42in., Model# 1042
Original style wooden sled has grooved steel runners for better tracking in the snow. Classic sled is as fun as ever!Tools and Hardware Reviews of Paricon Flexible Flyer Sled - 42in., Model# 1042
Customer Review: Good for 1 kid on hard packed snow
Summary: 4 Stars
I've got an older version of this sled and recently a new 60" sled and the 42" was the life of the last snowstorm in my neighborhood. (At the time it was the only sled I had.) At 42" it's just barely big enough for an adult. There were two neighborhood kids, 6 & 10 who did rode together with one sitting in front of the other and they did fine. I also took the dogs down with me, so the total weight was 250lbs+. The sled held up fine but it's really too short for an adult. However that didn't stop us from using it.
These steel runner sleds are best on packed snow. If you are sledding on a road, you need about 4+ inches of snow that's then packed to make it go. Otherwise the runners hit the pave underneath. If you use a toboggan type sled a few times, either plastic or wood, it will pack the slope down so that the sleds then will work great.
Best part about these sleds is that they steer so well. You can ride it either on your stomach steering with your hands, or sitting down and steer with your feet. Brakes are put your feet down! In this day and age, I guess I'd recommend a helmet for sledding. Especially for city street hills. Hitting even a parked car or tree can be fatal. (It's the speed not the sled)
The reason to pick this smaller sled is that it's lighter than the longer ones...duh, and it stores easier in the garage or attic. I've since picked up another sled (60") and I like it as an adult but then my hill isn't all that long so I don't mind the extra weight. The longer sled also seems to do better in less packed snow because the longer runners distribute the weight over a greater surface area, so they float better.
These sleds are made in China now (what isn't?) but seem as well built as the older one I own.
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