PlasmaCar Pink

Reviews of PlasmaCar Pink

1.) Fun Without Batteries!
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Fun for ALL ages! My daughter got this for her 5th birthday and it is a HUGE hit. I also have a seven year old son who doesn't even care that he's riding on a pink car.

I know it has gotten a couple bum reviews, but let me tell you about our experience with it. This car basically runs on kinetic energy. You have to wiggle the steering wheel back and forth and the motion gets it going. We've had it on a variety of hard surfaces including pavement (most difficult place to get it to go), pergo, tile, and cement and it's been fun. My kids have no problems zooming around from surface to surface except for asphalt. Like I said, asphalt is difficult to ride it on, but not impossible. It's VERY important to get the screw for the steering wheel in correctly and tightly for optimum car performance.

I will also admit to riding on the thing and really having a great time. It's part ride on kiddie car and part Disneyland, in my opinion. Once you get it going, zooming around while going back and forth reminds me of being on some of the track rides at the theme park (obviously in a scaled down version). That fun wooshy feeling is there (albeit, a slower woosh than theme park rides, unless you are going down a hill, which is not recommended by the manufacturer, probably due to our overtly litigious society). It's also a really good work out for your arms. I think I am starting to loose some of that jiggle that sets in after thirty. Ha ha!

If you are looking for something that is going to do all the work for you, this probably isn't the toy for you. But if you have a reasonable expanse of hard flooring, driveway, and/or sidewalks and you want your kids to actually have to do something other than press a button to go, I recommend PlasmaCar. Now I just have to order one in a "boy" color so the kids will stop fighting over it. Okay, and I MIGHT get one for me. :)

2.) Great fun!
Reviewed by: V. Cranfill USA
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My 6 year old grandson got one for this past Christmas. His 8 year old brother really liked it and used some of his Christmas money to purchase one. Then his 4 year old sister wanted one for her birthday. So now there are 3 of them and the kids are having great fun with them. They ride them on their tile floor in their home and outside on the sidewalk. There is even a 2 1/2 year old who has no problem making them go. I don't know if the car has been improved since the August 2007 review, but my grandkids have had no problems getting the cars to go fast. It amazes me how they can turn them on a dime and totally miss the walls in the house. Sometimes the boys will give the girls rides and even with the extra body on it, the thing really goes.


3.) FUN
Reviewed by: B. Goldstein Florida
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I ordered this car for my 2yr old's birthday present. I was hesitant b/c the youngest suggested age is 3yrs, and I didn't want it to sit unused for a year. But happily she is able to use the car just fine. Within a few moments she got into a rhythm and did great. She isn't super fast on it, but that doesn't bother me since she is still little. She was cracking up and having a ball. And I enjoyed it very much myself. We got on it together (and sadly we were VERY near the 220lb weight limit) and it still worked like a charm. No complaints. I was surprised that the car came in a plain brown box. I don't know if that is EVERY plasma car, or if I just got a returned product. Still everything was in the box, and it all appeared to be new. I also ordered a generic brand "coaster car" for my nephew so that they could play on them together. The "coaster car" works just as well. It is made of slightly less strong plastic, and I did have to retighten the center bolt after a few hours of use. But it was definitely a good buy at $22 cheaper than this. I am happy with both purchases and would make both of them again.

4.) Best Christmas gift ever
Reviewed by: Judy Bowers Richmond, KY
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These cars are awesome. This one happened to be the 7th one I purchased for a Christmas gift. All the children receiving these are having a blast with them. Their parents had to try them out, too. I can't wait for spring to come so they can get outside with them more. Whoever created the plasma cars is a genious.

5.) love the plasma car
Reviewed by: Miryam Wuerch
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My girls love ridding on these cars and they were so excited. You have to have at least two because even an adult can ride on them.

Lots of Fun.

6.) It's about time!
Reviewed by: Lisa A. Salazar Phoenix, AZ
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My daughter has been asking for a plasma car for a couple of years. We finally decided to break down and get one when we found out that it can hold up to [...]! So now even the adults that come over are amazed by this little car and how fun it is. We'll be using it for years to come.

7.) Plasma car is great!
Reviewed by: JW GA, USA
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Saw this toy at a local market showcase and my daughter fell in love with it. Decided to get one as a Christmas present since it held her attention so well. Looked online & was able to find the car on amazon. Even adults & older kids got a kick out of this toy.

8.) enjoyed by all the neighbor kids!
Reviewed by: Sarah Pearland Tx
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We got this toy for our kids for Christmas... They enjoyed it indoors on the hardwood floors til the weather was nice enough to take outside... The neighbor kids all loved it too!! My husband and I love getting on it too! Great toy!!!

9.) Fun, fun, fun!
Reviewed by: Mom of four Murray, UT, USA
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We have two plasma cars, and we will be buying two more. I thought my four children could share, but no one wants to get off! I've taken a spin on the car, and they are fun to drive. You do have to tighten the steering wheel down tight to get the car to function properly. I can even zoom around with my two year old sitting with me. He also likes to just push it around with his feet. Fun for the whole family!

10.) Plasma Car
Reviewed by: V. Weidenhammer
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I bought this for my grand-daughter for her 4th birthday and she adores it. It was a great price and worth every bit.

11.) A what?
Reviewed by: S. Thompson Advance, NC
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I saw this product and thought it would be great for my three year old's third birthday. She cannot ride a tricycle so as an alternative, I picked the plasma car. My children love this thing. My 7 year old lets the three year old ride on the back and they play imaginary games like they they are driving somewhere, etc. So it has sparked some imagination in my kids which I think is great. My three year old rides on it by pushing it with her feet and she is now getting to the point where she understands to pull the wheel from side to side. I've ridden on it and so has my husband. It is very well made, easy to assemble and durable. It has suffered much abuse from my kids and still rolls like its brand new.

12.) Highly recommend, fun for all
Reviewed by: M. Rapp
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Each of my kids received one of these for Christmas. They both have had a wonderful time on them. Even the adults in our household have taken a spin. The assembly was easy to do and only took a couple of minutes. Works on flat surfaces or inclines.

13.) palsma fun
Reviewed by: C. Shipp Memphis, TN
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Although ws dreaded putting this together, it was a breeze (once we figured out the tool provided for t ghtening was too large in one of the two cars we bought. I have never given a more successful gift for sister(6) and brother (3) team.

14.) Plasma car
Reviewed by: Comparison Shopper Bridgeport, IL USA
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These are awesome toys! We bought two, one for an 11 year old and one for a 7 year old. Everyone argues over who rides them next! The 2 year old can go as fast as the 25 year old. Thrilled with this purchase!! Would highly recommend to everyone!

15.) My kids love it!
Reviewed by: Mother of 3 and loving it! Cape Coral, FL
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Santa gave my 5 year old daughter this for christmas and she hasn't stopped playing with it. Her brother who is 11 years old rides on it too, and it's pink! His friends came over for a sleepover and they all loved it! They are fighting about who can ride it all the time! I think it is time to buy a second one!

16.) We love the plasma car!
Reviewed by: Thompson Andrews, NC
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This is a wonderful product. My three year old loves her plasma car. And so does all the adults.

17.) Great toy for all ages!
Reviewed by: Granny Garcia Illinois
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If you have tile floors in you house, this is a perfect inside toy- carpets really don't work good. I'm 60 and grandchildren from ages 2-10 and we all love it! I bought 2 so they could play together. They spent over an hour doing nothing but riding the PlasmaCar. The two oldest said they were playing house by "driving" to the store and back. I tell all my grandmother friends about this toy, I can't recommend it enough. The only problem I have with one is the shaft can't be tightened enough and the wheels and steering wheel get out of "sync" but this only happened when the men drove it- 180 pounds.

18.) Twin #1 loves it
Reviewed by: Aunt Donna Lynnwood, WA, USA
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My sister-in-law said my nieces love their plasma cars. One in pink, one in purple, just like she dresssed them when they were infants.

19.) Love the PlasmaCar!
Reviewed by: Alisa M. Hamilton
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My nephews brought their plasma cars over one day, and my then-2 year old rode it around for 2 hrs! So we got one for her 3rd bday, and we've made it our "inside" car (we have a lot of tile flooring). It maneuvers really well inside, and our 5 year old loves it just as much. They often ride together. My husband and our friends have even tried it out--it's been fun! :) It's really the first "toy car" my daughters have used that actually steers. Those other toy cars that just move in one straight line are great for 1 year olds that are merely sitting on it, but ridiculous for kids who want to GO! I highly recommend PlasmaCars--they are definitely worth the money!

20.) fun for kids, learn to balance
Reviewed by: loves my grandkids TX
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I bought this for my grand daughter whPink PlasmaCarich is three. She just love riding on her plasma car.

21.) The Plasma Car ROCKS!
Reviewed by: A. J. Lazur Huntington Beach, CA
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Our kids (4 and 7) love it. They even ride together with no problem. It is very popular with visiting kids and we've bought one so far as a birthday present. The older sister of the lucky birthday girl was hugely jealous.

The surface needs to be smooth to work best. They use it on the sidewalk but it works extremeley well on our tile floor (smooth with small grout lines). We had a saltillo tile floor and the grout lines were too large to allow for smooth riding. I'm sure hardwood and linoleum work well too. They use it in the normal wiggle mode to move but also push with their feet. It is great for playing "shopping", "taxi" and other car-centric games.

22.) Solid Product
Reviewed by: Biron Mills Alabama
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Solid construction. Rolls easily and rolls well. My 2 year old, 5 year old, & 8 year old all love it. Very easy to get moving and keep moving.

23.) great toy for all ages
Reviewed by: mom loves kids Carthge, MS USA
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these are great for all age groups. I have a 3,6,9,and a 14 yr old and they all enjoy these. I only bought 2 but needed to buy 2 more. we used them for a fundraiser for our school and all the kids wanted to race on these. only thing you have to have smooth,hard surface to ride on (pavement,concrete,or wood). i was worried about the durability because my kids are very rough with their toys. We have had them about 2 mths with no problems. they have had many many hours ridden on them.

24.) Fun for Everyone!
Reviewed by: M. Silver Calhoun TN
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The Plasma car is totally fun for my 1 year old as it can be used as a foot propelled car but unlike other baby bikes it can STEER! I chose it so I could ride around with my kids as it holds even double my weight. And I can ride it WITH my children, or put 2 of them on it together. We like to tie a rope around the handle and tow it so even when they get tired wiggling on it it's an easy pull and a fun ride.

25.) Winner of Best Toy Awards for Good Reason!
Reviewed by: 2sweetgirlsMommy Dallas, TX
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My kids love this plasmacar, and all the neighbor kids get on it as soon as they walk in. Works on wood floors without scratching, so perfect for indoor fun in the winter. It's a keeper!

26.) Fun for all of the family
Reviewed by: CATHERINE Texas
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I bought this in blue as a Christmas present for my 3 yr old grandson.
He absolutely loves it!
His older brother can ride it also.
His mother has even gotten on it to try it out :)
Everyone that sees it ends up wanting to get one for their kids.
I am very glad that I purchased this for him!

27.) Plasma car is a great toy!
Reviewed by: jjsmommy Sacramento, CA
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I bought this for my daughter who is 4, and she loves it. It was easy to put together, and seems to be very good quality. She loves it because it was so easy to ride. I wish I had bought two (so my son could have one too). They fight over it!

28.) Love it!
Reviewed by: Sheila Texas
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We purchased a pink plasma car and a purple one for our granddaughters (2 and 4 years old). On Christmas Eve, my 6'5" son (175 lb. wet) was helping my husband assemble the cars. Before we knew it, my son was riding it around the house! It was great fun to watch him with his knees practically at his ears, but he was able to ride it and loved it. On Christmas morning, my granddaughters were thrilled and immediately were able to tilt the handle back and forth to circle round and round the dining table since it was too cold outside. Now they ride them outside, of course. They love them!

29.) LOVE IT! Reccomend it!
Reviewed by: boston mama Boston, MA
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My kids are still playing with this item religiously in our kitchen .. 2 months after Christmas! It is great because it helps build upper body strength, too. It hink this is really important for 2.5-7 years old. Defintitely have reccomended to friends..

30.) Granddaughter loved it!
Reviewed by: Gloria Walters
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I bought two of these for Christmas this year, one for my 7 year old granddaughter and another one for the 15 month old figuring she would grow into it and that way there would be no fights. The baby is too small yet but the 7 year old just loves it. She can't wait to use it outside this summer and is going to "lend" the baby's to her friend to use. Meanwhile, there go the hardwood floors, seriously, has not really damaged. Would definitely recommend!

31.) Pink Plasma Car
Reviewed by: Fran C Altoona, PA
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My granddaughter LOVES the Pink Plasma Car we got her for her 2nd birthday last year. I would recommend it to anyone who wants their child to have a great time and use up some energy.

32.) My daughter loves it, she is always on it.
Reviewed by: J. Curry Opelika, AL
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It was very easy to assemble. It took maybe 5 minutes. My daughter rides it all the time and there have been no problems with it. I think it is a great toy for kids.

33.) Plasma car is a blast!
Reviewed by: Cynamyn Idaho
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Bought for an upcoming family reunion. 41 yr old daughter along with granddaughter tested/rode it for 1/2 hr and had a blast! Seems just what we need for 'wiggle car' races for all ages.

34.) Carrito rosa (pink little car)
Reviewed by: Barbara The Woodlands, TX
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My daughter used her savings to buy it. It's worth it and even the older kids or me can use it.
She likes very much. Thank you!

35.) All the kids in the neighborhood want this toy!
Reviewed by: E. Murray California
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My child LOVES this plasma car! All the kids in the neighborhood love to ride it. Its durable, easy to use, and tons of fun. It never gets old.

36.) A Great Ride
Reviewed by: ModernSoul Northwest USA
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It's amazing how this little car manages to move without pedals. Just turning the wheels gives it momentum. My grandchildren love it.

37.) PlasmaCar is an Excellent Choice
Reviewed by: D. Joy SoCal
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The PlasmaCar is destined to become a classic toy. No motors or electronics (what a concept!), but tons of fun. It runs on kid's energy and imagination. We particularly like that the little ones can push themselves using their feet or use the car's unique design to propel themselves by turning the steering wheel back and forth. Double the opportunity for fun exercise. It's built very well and even looks strangely cool. It can be a bit noisy, though, especially on rougher surfaces, but that's usually masked by the kids' gleeful squealing. With luck, the designers will move from the harder wheels to softer urethane wheels on future versions to ease the noise. Overall, this is a great toy. Much more worth the expense than video games.

38.) plasma car
Reviewed by: Shari Oakdale, California
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The kids love this car. its is so easy to use and even the big kids have fun riding it down the road. lots of our friends have had these cars recently and we all love them.

39.) A cool ride!
Reviewed by: M. Hughes Spring, TX
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I bought this for my Granddaughter's 3rd Birthday. She just loves it & it was easy to put together!

40.) Wish I would have bought the original brand
Reviewed by: KJ San Diego , Ca
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After giving this to my daughter I noticed the small difference between this brand and the original skitter toy that we had for my son. I tried to save 15 bucks by using this one, and it works alright, however, the wheels are slightly smaller and it makes it more difficult to steer and maneuver. I would say I understand why it was less money. I wish we had just bought the original "Skitter" brand for the price difference. Hope this helps you in your search! Go with the Skitter brand and you will not be sorry!

41.) Car loved by granddaughter AND grownups too!
Reviewed by: grandmother Webster, NY
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I purchased this plasma car for a Christmas gift for 3 year-old granddaughter. It was easy to put together. I tried it out myself, as well, and thought it was fun to drive on our kitchen floor. It would be more fun if we had a larger space indoor during the winter snow season, but this is still easy to learn how to move the vehicle. The 3 year old had ridden it at the YMCA and loved having one of her own. It will be fun to see how it drives on black top as the weather improves. I recommend this as a fun alternative to other children's riding toys.

42.) grandaughters plasma car
Reviewed by: M. J. Minnaugh
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easy to put together and the 4 yr old was very enthused by the car also the 5 yr old sister couldnt get enough of the ride excelllent toy

mjminnaugh

43.) Happy shopper
Reviewed by: smart shopper
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Bought this for a birthday gift for my niece. I felt it was durable and was very easy to put together. It holds over 200 lbs so she will be able to use it for a long time.

44.) Gift for niece
Reviewed by: Steven O'Hearn Aliso Viejo, CA, US
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This is a very nice product. We bought it for our niece but we were able to play with it a bit ourselves first. It's very durable and our son loved it. We'll probably buy him one when he actually gets big enough to ride it himself.

45.) Plasma car
Reviewed by: kid dds Los Angeles, CA USA
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We had a hard time assembling the plasma car. The screw that holds the steering wheel can come loose and be hard to maneuver if not tightened ALOT. The tools provided in the kit were not sufficient. We had to use a special wrench to tighten this screw.

46.) Teasing, but falls short of expectations
Reviewed by: Ari
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For me, this toy is teasing, but falls short of expectations. Why? Because it sells for a premium, and is built at a discount. It is not durable even for a 3-Yr girl. The steering keeps alignment to front wheels for minutes; tightening as instructed does not suffice. Needed a lock washer and alignment pin. Should either be priced-up and worth it, or priced at $35 if supplied as-is. Best recommendation is don't purchase online. Instead, do at a local store where they can support the product as-needed. Sorry Amazon. Ari

47.) Good when it's good, bad otherise
Reviewed by: Noirist USA
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My 7 year old son and 3 year old daughter loved the Plasmacar in the mall, so we bought one for the house. Only to learn that it does not work well (at all) on the carpeted surfaces of our house. It needs hard smooth surfaces or very tight commercial carpeting to work at all. The other gotcha is assembly, which is difficult. Honestly I don't see how anyone could put it together without a socket wrench, a mallet, and big forearms. For those of you with carpets, I recommend Rody instead -- no assembly required (just inflate and use), and works on all surfaces.

Yes, this is a negative review, and all you Plasmacar fan boys and girls ask yourself: Was it easy to assemble with the provided tools or did you need to dip into your tool box? Did the steering wheel stay on tight the first time you put it together or did you have to retighten a few times? Do your children ride it happily on deep pile carpeting? And if your answer to all three questions is Yes, then please feel free to mark my review non-helpful. But if you struggled a bit to put it together, or if you kids don't ride it on deep pile carpeting, then please withhold your judgment here. Thank you!

48.) Forgot to say CANNOT USE ON HARDWOOD FLOORS!!
Reviewed by: teach2mom2 Ohio
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Ordered this for my daughters ninth birthday. We received it and set-up was easy. As I read through the directions, at the BOTTOM of the page, there was a warning about using the car on hardwood floors. It said the car will scratch/and or damage the floors and should not be used! This important info was not included in any description or promotional materials or advertisements about the car. She was very upset and couldn't ride it outside-it is December! We had to send it back :(

49.) ??
Reviewed by: K. Johnson Missouri
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Car was "very fun" on the glossy flat mall floor we first saw them in.
My kids really don't get it to work at all on the concrete sidewalk, street or driveway.
We don't use it.

50.) Too Slow!
Reviewed by: Mom of Two Girls Texas USA
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I wish I had known that this car only really moves on a smooth surface. We tried it out on our sidewalk (which isn't too old or too cracked), and it goes unbearably slow. After my 3.5 year old became frustrated at the snail's pace, both my husband and I tried it out - we couldn't get it to go any faster.

We tried it in our house, which is 80% tile, and even on the 12inch tiles it didn't move very fast. The only place we could get it up to a "normal" speed was in our tiny garage. Ironically, that is where this toy now sits, unused...in our garage.

If you have access to a large, *very* smooth floor, than this toy is worth the outrageous price. However, don't plan on using it outside for walks, or else you will end up with a very disappointed child.

Features of PlasmaCar Pink

Oppenheim Toy Porfolio Platinum Award 2006! Nominated-Outdoor Toy of the Year 2006! Kids' race car of the future. Hop on the Plasma Car & prepare to zip, zoom & cruise! No typical toy pedal car, this revolutionary ride on toy has even adults Plasma Car crazy! Plasma Car harnesses the natural forces of inertia, centrifugal force, gravity & friction. An inside or outside toy designed like a trike with no pedals, gears or batteries! More fun than a scooter & supports up to 220 pounds! Yep, even Grandpa can take a spin!!!

1.) No Gears , Batteries or Pedals. Just Steer and Away you Go.;
2.) Multiple Award Winner;
3.) Great Exercise Inside or outdoors.;
4.) Sleek, Innovative Design;

Package Height x Length x Width: 32 in. x 32 in. x 12.8 in.
Package Weight: 7.6 lbs.

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