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Get Outdoors The Trickstartr Scooter Skater Fun & Tricks Giveaway

May 12, 2014 by Momstart 61 Comments

Get outdoors, get your kids outdoors and have fun doing it. It looks like the weather is going to be nice this summer, maybe even borderline crazy hot. We’ve already had more sunshine than I feel I’ve seen in the 10 years that I’ve lived here. I mean that’s hard to say for sure because I have kids now and am outdoors with them, when in the past I was working or watching TV. Well, either way, we’re going to take advantage of the beautiful weather and hit the parks and trails and while the kids ride their bikes I’m going to make them share the Trickstartr Scooter because it can hold my weight and it looks like a lot of fun.

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We got the Trickstartr from Yvolution, an active lifestyle company dedicated to making fun, innovative, high-quality and safe wheeled products for the entire family that has started a “Yvolution” in scooting with its innovative designs.

 

This year, Yvolution is introducing the EXY Trickstartr, an entry-level stunt scooter with an innovative wheelie system (more detailed information below). It’s part of their new EXY line of Extreme Yvolution products – an aspirational brand for kids who are bound for the skate park. I love it so much because it’s encouraging smiles and fun outdoors.

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The Trickstartr scooter was extremely easy to put together.

Here are a few simple steps to get you rolling.

· Push off and place one foot on the Tilt Bar and the other on the Deck.

· Lean back until the Tilt Bar catches you, to practice finding your balance point. The first few times you’ll be a bit sketchy, rocking back and forth but keep at it. WP_20140501_08_03_12_Pro

· Once you’ve found your balance point, balance yourself with both feet on the Tilt Bar.

There are 4 riding styles with Trickstartr. The first one you’ve already mastered! (One foot on Tilt Bar, one foot on Deck) Ready to step it up?

· Second Riding Style – Place both feet on the Tilt Bar. Lean back and find that balance point.

· Third Riding Style – This one gets harder. Place only one foot on the Tilt bar, while holding your other foot slightly to the side.

· Are you ready to be a Pro? For the Fourth and most difficult style, ride with one foot on the edge of the Tilt Bar, while holding the other leg out. Once that is mastered, practice jumping from the edge of the Tilt Bar to the Deck, when you need to give yourself a push.

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EXY Trickstartr is a stunt scooter for beginner riders who want to learn how to master basic tricks. It features a slick matte black/vibrant color design and comes with a special patent-pending device that allows riders to do a manual (wheelie). Trickstartr offers kids four ways to ride: 1) The Easy Way, 2) The Hard Way, 3) The Expert Way, and 4) The Pro Way. Once the stunt is mastered, the detachable device can be removed to improve speed and agility. Ages 5+ (max weight 220 lbs). Available in green or purple.  MSRP: $79.99.  Available exclusively at Toys“R”Us stores nationwide and online at www.Toysrus.com/Yvolution.

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Filed Under: giveaway, review Tagged With: giveaway, outdoor, scooter, skateboard review, skater fun, tricks

The Indoor Toy Made For Outdoor Snow Toy Line: Shredz

February 10, 2014 by Momstart Leave a Comment

When I first saw the Shredz I thought they were real life size items that you can play with outside. Boy was I wrong about that, these toys are not people ride on toys, these toys are toy ride on toys. It’s actually pretty awesome. They are the first snow-ready action figures for kids,Shredz™! They are perfect for my son Miles because he’s at that age where he combines play into everything he does. If he’s talking up the stairs of course he has a toy in his hand doing the action with him. It’s just perfect for boys with really active imaginations like him.

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This line of collectible, pose-able, snowboarding figures from Swimways’ COOP brand actually hit the slopes and perform awesome tricks in snowy terrain! Using Shredz track building tools, kids can create their own tracks and stunt parks so their figures can carve down hand-made mountains and rip through customized courses for the ultimate snow day activity. It’s the ultimate snow toy!

Now I’m kicking myself because it snowed yesterday and I completely forgot I had these toys for Miles to try out. We ended up just sledding down the hill but we could have had these toys going down with us. Check out this video of the toys in action.

The pieces:

COOP Shredz

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Shred the mountain with TEAM SHREDZ™! Our complete line of poseable snowboarding action figures that actually RIDE the mountain, ripping through any XTREME terrain carved out of snow.

  • Each of the seven characters has his own detachable helmet, snowboard, and ID card.
  • Collect them all! Mix-and-match the helmets and customized snowboards for different looks.

Conquer the mountain with Team SHREDZ – Brett, Brody, Chase, Justin, Luke, Mason, and Shane!

Build It – Carve It- Shred It.

COOP Shredz Track Maker

Carves, scoops, and smooths trails for the most radical ride so Team Shredz™ can actually ride the mountain.

Make your mountain – Use the Shredz Track Maker™ to carve and smooth out the trail – Create a challenging course with the Shredz Xtreme Terrain Park Trick Set™ – Take Shredz™ to the top and let them RIP!

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COOP Shredz Big Air Jump

Set it up in the snow and watch Shredz™ characters soar to radical heights with the Shredz Big Air Jump™!

  • Our jump has a textured finish to give your snowboarding action figure even more air when he’s riding the mountain.
  • Use alone or expand your Shredz Xtreme Terrain Park Trick Set with an extra jump for side-by-side cross races with your Shredz characters!

Filed Under: 2015 Gift Guide, review Tagged With: outdoor, shredz, snow toy, toy, toy line

Photography: Indiana Jones Adventurer

April 25, 2012 by Momstart 16 Comments

 

Indiana Jones Bridge

 

This photo was taken at Animal Kingdom thanks to Disneynature, when I visited for the World Premier of Chimpanzee. Portion of the proceeds of Chimpanzee opening week will be donated to the Jane Goodall foundation. Go see it now!

Filed Under: travel Tagged With: adventure, Chimpanzee, Disneynature, outdoor, photography

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