Loving The Shred Sled

If you haven’t seen one yet; the Shred Sled is one to take note of (there’s a video at the end of this post)!!! I’m just glad they didn’t have this when I was a kid because I would have definitely broken an arm or leg trying to use it. I’m not the most coordinated person in the world. I can’t even keep balance while standing on my own two feet most days. Now CJ, that’s another story. CJ can do so well at anything he tries his hand at. He’s not a very active boy, but he does enjoy skateboarding and riding bikes. It’s one of his favorite past times.

The first time he saw the shred sled his eyes lit up and he turned to me and laughed.  At first I thought he was laughing, at me, for even thinking he’d want to try it. That wasn’t the case. No, it was because he knew he was going to fall on his butt a few times before getting it right. He did fall (a lot) and we did laugh. But…it wasn’t because he kept falling. It was because he was falling so swiftly. Occasionally he’d stomp around (angrily) because he wasn’t getting it. But after an hour or two; he kept asking, “did you see me? Did you see what I did?” It was really pretty comical. He was thrilled when he finally got the hang of it and continued to ride it long after we stopped watching.By the time the sun went down; his shred sled had seen better days. It’s a good thing though. It means he liked it and that it’s going to continue to get used.

After he used the Shred Sled for a couple of days; I finally asked him if he preferred the shred sled over a regular skateboard…and his answer, “Heck ya!”.

 The Shred Sled®: is a next generation caster board that combines the movements of snowboarding, surfing and skateboarding into one unique sport.

About: Based in Saddle River, NJ, The Shred Sled® is the next generation, first 4-wheel inline, dual-deck board. Riding The Shred Sled® combines the experience of snowboarding, skateboarding and surfing into a new sport based on two decks, connected by a flexible middle component, that revolve around horizontal and vertical axes. All components of The Shred Sled® have been greatly improved from older 2-wheel models including 4 x 80mm polyurethane wheels, aluminum casters, ABEC-5 bearings and concave decks for better foot control. For more information about The Shred Sled®, please visit www.TheShredSled.com.

Where to Buy: The Shred Sled is sold at stores like Target, Toys-R-Us, Amazon or by going to the official website.

ARP: $79.99

Also available: is the Shox Scooter (ARP: 59.99) for those that aren’t too fond of caster boards but love riding scooters.  My girls are actually asking for that because they’re afraid of getting on the latter. and Shred Sled Helmet (ARP: $24.99 w/free shipping right now).

My Thoughts: I love the Shred Sled. I think that it’s great for kids of all ages. If you have a child that partakes in skateboarding, surfing and/or snowboarding; I definitely recommend the because it’s a great way to practice balancing. It’s definitely a workout for the lower torso (as I have learned; vaguely). As for the price; if it gets kids outside and playing…79.99 is a price worth paying. Especially if it will be used for a long time after.

Disclosure: Product was provided, for free, via Shred Sled – through Childs Play PR for the purpose of my candid review. Thoughts and/or opinions expressed in this post are my own. I was not given any monetary compensation for my services nor did receiving product influence my overall experience. Thank you.