Mountain Boy Sledworks Ultimate Flyer 52-Inch Sled

Mountain Boy Sledworks Ultimate Flyer 52-Inch Sled Review

Mountain Boy Sledworks Ultimate Flyer 52-Inch Sled Feature

• Handmade wooden sled with pivot-front design for slalom turns, 180-degree turns, and hockey stops
• Birch deck and willow handrails have 3 coats of marine-grade finish
• Custom-molded plastic skids on the bottom give flotation in soft snow and precise tracking on hardpack
• Sled measures 52 x 24 x 4 inches (LxWxH); 300-pound weight limit
• One year warranty; adult assembly required

At 52 inches long, this sled is 5 inches longer and 4 pounds heavier than Mountain Boy Sledworks' Original Ultimate Flyer but otherwise identical. It's built to last for generations and features a pivoting front section that allows slalom turns, 180-degree turns, and hockey stops.

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The heirloom-style hand-crafted sled is made of thick birch planks. Hand rails are hand-carved willow, with copper ferrules between body and rails adding to the rustic look while contributing strength. Three coats of marine-grade finish protect the wood against elements.

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 52 inches long x 24 inches wide x 4 inches high and weighs 16 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.

Specifications:

• Body: birch
• Rails: hard-carved willow
• Finish: marine-grade; 3 coats
• Screws: stainless steel
• Bottom: high-quality slippery plastic
• Dimensions: 52" L x 24" W x 4" H
• Weight: 16 pounds
• Maximum load: 300 pounds
• Meets USC and ASTM child-safety standards
• Warranty: 1-year

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 52" Sled measures 52"L x 23"W x 4" H, 14 lbs. Holds up to 300 pounds.