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Most Liked Positive Review
This product is active and thrilling!
We set this up on flat ground until they got used to it, and now, we have it on the top of the hill and they have a longer, thrilling ride. Best ages ...Read complete review
We set this up on flat ground until they got used to it, and now, we have it on the top of the hill and they have a longer, thrilling ride. Best ages are from 2-6, and, with many children, instead of purchasing a 2nd car, the children wait their turn on numbered poly-spots(circles)at the bottom of the coaster. It is organized and fair. My children are 41/2 and 16 months, love this ride and their friends do too! * It was easy to assemble. Just don't forget to put washers on both ends of the screws!!!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Incorrect Parts, Hard to Assemble
Bought this for my son's 3rd birthday; took longer to assemble than to give birth to him (and probably more painful); the parts were the wrong size (the nuts and bolts didn't match...Read complete review
Bought this for my son's 3rd birthday; took longer to assemble than to give birth to him (and probably more painful); the parts were the wrong size (the nuts and bolts didn't match up; the bolt went right through the plastic hole - needed to add washers to keep it together); needed 3 trips to the hardware store; none of the holes were pre-drilled, so that added to the time and frustration; once assembled, it's a fun toy, but the set-up wasn't worth it
This is the best outside toy we have bought our 5 yr old grandson yet. He is constantly on this with his friends. Great to slide down into the sprinkler.
Great coaster we use it in our driveway. I bought the first one when my oldest was 4 and the little one was 2. It's was a big hit with them and anyone of their friends that came over to visit. 3 years later bought a second one due to Superstorm Sandy damaging the last one. Kids really love it and I'm glad I bought it for them again.
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A shopper asked:On a completely flat surface, would about 15 feet be sufficient enough space to stop the car if an adult was standing at that point?Apr 30, 2013
Virginia H:Yes it would providing it's on a grass surface. Naturally the car would roll further than that if it's on a hard surface like a driveway or sidewalk or even packed dirt. Our set up is on a hill in the back yard and with the hill, the car rolls about 25 ft across the grass to a complete stop. 15 feet on a flat grass surface would be about the space required, possibly requiring an adult to make a slight stop at the end.Apr 30, 2013
kimberly c:Yes an adult would be able to stop them. I have brought three of these and my grand kids love them. We even put it on a hill so they can go real fast. My grandkids ages are 6,5, 3, 3, 2 and 1 1/2 and they all use it. Its great.Apr 30, 2013
Marie D R:NO. I have about twenty nine feet and it just stops in time. I really don't think shorter would be safe. Mine actually goes up hill a little too. MY KIDS LOVE IT!!! See if you can find the room they will really enjoy it.Apr 30, 2013
Pauline N:I would say yes, an adult can stop the car at 15 feet, however our car tends to coast more than 15 feet on its own, on a mostly flat yard. Our children, ages 3, 5 and 7 coast close to 20 to 25 feet in our flat grass.Apr 30, 2013
Theresa C:Yes 15 feet will work if you want to stop the car. This toy works best on grass or driveway that is slightly pitched. Obviously the greater the pitch, the faster the car will go. Lots of fun and very durable.May 10, 2013
Patrick C:It will not stop right away. We set this up in our backyard which has grass and goes very slightly downhill. The car in our situation goes about 50ft after hitting the bottom.Jun 4, 2013
Julie T:Hi Dani, The Extreme Coaster has a is taller, has a steeper incline, and has a faster ride. It may be longer as well. My three boys (now 6, 5, 3) have had the Extreme Coaster since Christmas 2011. The Extreme Coaster is still a big hit with all our boys and their friends. The steeper incline makes for a more thrilling ride and maintains the kids interest. Our now 3 year old has been riding the roller coaster ever since we purchased the coaster. Originally we had our youngest ride with one of his older brothers, but he's been capable of doing the entire ride for quite awhile now. I have complete confidence that our coaster will be ridden by our 3 month old daughter when she gets older. It is a very durable product.May 7, 2013
Jenny R:The step 2 up and down is a much smaller coaster than the extreme. the up and down is only about 1-1.5 foot off the ground at it's highest point, whilst the extreme coaster is about 3 or more feet off the ground at the top. The up and down is more suitable for younger kids (probably around 3 and under) and the extreme is better for slightly older children, from about 3 up.May 7, 2013
The up and down is more for younger kids. I had both and my son quicker grew out of the up and down by age 2. The roller coaster is really cool and at age 3 he is able to climb up it and put himself in the cart, and push the cart to go down the ramp. May 7, 2013
Thomas B:I do not know if you can buy a second car. Our grand children (ages 2 and 3 1/2) are still using the coaster every chance they get and it has not worn out. It is one of their favorite outside toys.Apr 13, 2013
Virginia H:If it's possible to purchase a second car, I would encourage it. There's always a line at ours and the biggest issue is waiting for the car to be carried back up before the next person can go.Apr 30, 2013
FRANCESCA G:I don't think so but you may want to consider moving it to a smooth surface. I currently have in my basement and have tiled floor and it may almost may be too fast.May 20, 2013