Flexible Flyer Steel Saucer Sled – Classic Red Round Metal Kids Snow Sled with Nylon Rope Handles, Heavy Duty Snow Disc for Children and Adults Ages 5 and Up

I looked for good sleds to bring on our only trip to the snow this year; I wanted to be able to take advantage of "wild snow" along the way in case we saw a good sledding spot, and make sure that our kids + friend could sled at the same time. My search was limited by size (it needed to fit into the hatchback of our smallish car, which meant it had to be less than 40"). We ended up road-testing three different kinds: --Snow Sled Kids Winter Plastic Saucer --Flexible Flyer Steel Saucer --Downhill Sprinter Toboggan Snow Sled By Slippery Racer The winner? The last one: The toboggan-style sled offered the most control, and while small at 35" long, was still big enough to fit two small 10-year-olds. The plastic held up well to lots of use on rugged terrain. However, a close second-best was the Flexible Flyer metal saucer, which was very sturdy and had a curved bottom (similar to other plastic saucers). And HUGE PLUS for not being plastic....we saw so many broken plastic sleds littering the slopes. Surprisingly, in terms of cost, it was just about the same as the two other plastic options we bought. It's heavier than the plastic versions but that should only be a consideration if you're hiking a considerable distance. The Snow Sled Kids Winter Plastic Saucer was our least favorite. It has a flat bottom, so if you're sledding on a gentle slope, it doesn't move and you have to push yourself to the bottom with your feet. We saw other people using more typical curved plastic saucers that handled the same gentle slope well. However, the flat-bottomed saucer did provide welcome friction when going down a steep, icy slope. But the kids preferred the toboggan anyway since they could ride at the same time.

I bought this snow disc for my grandkids, 4 and 7, after paying $10 each for 2 plastic disks that broke within a couple weeks of purchase. The price was right for an all metal disk and this will last for many, many years I am sure. I was surprised at the thickness of the metal certainly much thicker than those aluminum saucers in my day. The kids get more speed and distance now when sliding. Naturally it's not as lightweight as a plastic disk but that doesn't seem to take away from the fun they are having. (I tied a longer rope to the handles so they could pull it behind them easily.) Also, it will glide easily if you like to pull your grandkids around when the snow is not too deep. Very happy with this purchase.

Danger - This sled will make you kids snots fly out of their head! Great product - great value - don't waste your money on those cheap plastic throwaways - this thing is stamped out of heavy guage Bethleham Steel. Could be used as a shiled in the event of a meteor shower or bazooka attack. I placed my sweet 6 year old daughter on this sled, remembering how much fun I had as a kid on a similar toy. I gave her a gentle spin and sent her down the local hill. I also coated the base with Herzoggs Death Wax 2000. She made three revolutions in about 3 feet and that is when I realized I didn't need to add any rotation to the ride. She continued down the hill with increasing speed and maxed out at about 200 rpms by the time she hit the flats. Thats when the speed wax kicked in and she took off across the snow pack like a Jamacian Bobsleeder with his dreds on fire. She finally made it back around suppertime and proclaimed that was the best ride of her little life. Tommorro we are going to attach her with a tow line behind the snowmobile and see how she does.

These are definitely unbreakable, but a small child using it will end up denting the bottom of it. You can take a rubber mallet to it later to knock the dents back out but it isn't a smooth surface. It still works fine on hard pack snow but I was disappointed at how easily/quickly the bottom dented after just a few trips down a hill by a child. I can't imagine how big of a dent an adult would put in this thing, even if it is strong enough to hold an adult. Take that into consideration.

Just like the Flyer saucer we had as a kid. Loved it. Bought for my active 7 year old granddaughter.

Held 300 pound 6 ft man. No dings or dents. Wish rope was longer only con.. scared my hand was gonna get hurt. Goes down fast and twirls which makes it funner. 5 yr to 45 yr old all had fun on it yesterday 2024 in Snow Valley.

This thing is legit. For those reviewers complaining about it not being sturdy, I have no idea what they must expect out of a saucer. I had a beat-up metal one when I was a kid that was much more lightweight than this, and that's where my baseline is for expectations. This thing must weigh 5 lbs. It's very thick and heavy. It definitely feels like it would bend or warp if I rode it too much (I'm 170+ lbs), but if I sit in the middle, it's no problem. Not sure if it would bend under the weight of a lesser man. But I can't imagine a more sturdy sled. In fact, that's my problem with it. It's so heavy that I can't let my kids use it without close supervision. This thing will knock teeth out if it collides with you. For that reason alone, I have to deduct 2 stars. It really is only good for solo sledding or for supervised sledding. Woe be the parent that lets their kid take this out with a friend or on a slope with other kids.... The weight also makes it not viable for my 6 year old to carry up the hill without complaining. Her complaints are legit, since the rope handles wedge your fingers in, since the saucer is so heavy. I wouldn't carry it up the hill without thick gloves on, as it would be painful even for an adult, since the rim digs into your fingers. Maybe instead of this, look for a cheap aluminum sled and get a new one every year?? That said, it sleds nice - with a lightweight payload at least. Spins well. I'll keep it since shipping it back must cost a fortune.

Wear a helmet. These are super duper fast. Now we never have to buy another sled. 100% worth the money !!!!

Not sure what to say. Got dented on its first light use. Should have bought a plastic one instead

Promptly sent, perfect condition and the quality was fantastic!

Saucer didn’t slide well and dented after a couple uses. We bought 2 and both were unusable after a few runs. 😔✨

Works good but dents way to easy