If we thought all you wanted was the quickest way down the hill, you'd be looking at a photograph of a cafeteria tray, or maybe a kiddie-pool-turned-family-size-flying-saucer. But the current designs recognize that there is more to life than just getting to the bottom: New models come equipped with efficient steering and stop-on-a-dime brakes, as well as easy storage and portability. To whittle down the lot, our rosy-cheeked test pilots (both large and small) traveled to the Langjökull glacier in Iceland—we don't mess around—and then ranked sleds based on safety, comfort, portability, and, yes, even speed.
You Sleigh Me
These eight winning rides will make you eager to join your kids on the downhill (just don't forget their helmets), and may even charm you into pulling them back up to the top. Fast.
By Rebecca Miller Ffrench
- Test Drive: Sleds
- Eight of the best downhill rides for kids of all ages
- Keywords:
- The Best Sleds
