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Gladiator Ski Trainer

Item # 14135
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Key Features

  • Teaches basic skiing fundamentals

  • A cross between a sled and trainer skis

  • Sure-grip handle

  • Made of wood

  • For skiers up to 85 lbs.


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Product Description
gladiator Your kids will enjoy their first trip across the water with the Ski Trainer. Unique design is a cross between a sled and trainer skis, so shore starts are simple. Just grab the sure-grip handle and your child is ready for a gentle, yet exciting ride, even at idle speeds. Made of wood. 45"L x 21"W. For skiers up to 85 lbs.

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Gladiator Ski Trainer
 
4.1

(based on 37 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (21)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (5)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Smooth ride (18)
  • Durable (15)
  • Lightweight (15)
  • Easy to use (8)
  • Compact (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Flat water (11)
    • Youth (7)
    • Waterskiing (6)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Advanced (10), Beginner (9), Novice user (4), Casual/ recreational (3), Intermediate (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (9), Yes (6)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    LOVE THIS PRODUCT!

    We tried a few times in the last 2 years to get my son who is now 6 up on MY OLD training skis...did not work very well, and he ended up scared...Read complete review

    We tried a few times in the last 2 years to get my son who is now 6 up on MY OLD training skis...did not work very well, and he ended up scared and lost interest in skiing. But once we ordered these, he was SO EXCITED AGAIN! Ran with him (and his 4 year old brother)in the shallow water and both did great!

    My 6 year old could not wait to get behind the boat! Pulled him from the beach, and we were able to go under 10 miles per hour and he stayed up just fine. Even started going side to side a little!

    He has gone 5 times now and wants the next level of ski...says he wants to be able to drop one before mommy can!!!

    Next up, the 4 year old behind the boat!

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    The Devil's in the Details

    Five gandsons from New Zealand visiting for water sports (ages 5-12). The trainer board appeared to start delaminating at all seams after a minimum amout of exposure to water. Green wood? Adhesive...Read complete review

    Five gandsons from New Zealand visiting for water sports (ages 5-12). The trainer board appeared to start delaminating at all seams after a minimum amout of exposure to water. Green wood? Adhesive NOT waterproof? I am a retired engineer (Boeing) and professional fabricator and I DO NOT believe the adhesive used in the lamination is a reputable, marine grade adhesive. PLEASE FIX THIS PRODUCT OR REMOVE IT FROM YOUR INVENTORY!!! All the grandkids were very disappointed in 'Papa's choice for "ski training".

    Reviewed by 37 customers

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    12/20/2012
     
    4.0

    Gift for Grandkids

    By Jess

    from Concord, NC

    About Me Beginner

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Durable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Flat Water

      Comments about Gladiator Ski Trainer:

      Haven't used yet, seems like it should work well.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      9/11/2012
       
      4.0

      Great trainer

      By Nannie

      from Atlanta

      About Me Intermediate

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy to use
      • Intuitive
      • Simple Design

      Cons

      • Tow Line Not Included

      Best Uses

      • Teaching kids to ski

      Comments about Gladiator Ski Trainer:

      I bought the Gladiator after my 5 yr old grand daughter mastered and became bored with the EZ inflatable ski trainer. It has been a great second step. She got up the first time, with no help in the water. I like the way she was able to put her feet in the toe plates (not a full binding)by herself. Since the boat is pulling the sled & not the rope handle, she was able to get up very easily. Within moments of getting up she was experimenting with shifing her weight to guide the ski. Really builds confidence. Great as a precursor to trainers with stablilizer bar.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      8/30/2012
       
      5.0

      great trainer!

      By Aj the great

      from Gill, Massachusetts

      About Me Advanced

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Lightweight
      • Smooth Ride

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Young Ages

        Comments about Gladiator Ski Trainer:

        i have a 3 1/2 yr old who has been seeing his older sisters slolom and wants to ski too.
        This was the best and easiest way for him to join the fun. the best way to start is straight from the beach or shoreline and have person in boat holding the towline- gives more control that way.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        8/6/2012
         
        2.0

        specific directions missing!

        By The Ski Master

        from Durango, CO

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Durable

        Cons

        • No directions

        Best Uses

        • Flat Water

        Comments about Gladiator Ski Trainer:

        The directions that are included with this product are for other specific skis but not for the Gladiator Ski Trainer so we were not sure if starting on shore was best or in the water. Our grandkids never could get up on it.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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        7/27/2012
         
        5.0

        Good Trainer

        By ntm

        from n.y.

        About Me Beginner

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Lightweight
        • Quick Turns
        • Smooth Ride

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Training

          Comments about Gladiator Ski Trainer:

          Stable -good to train little kids

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          9 Questions | 10 Answers
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          • Q:

            For Gladiator Ski trainer is it recommended for the rope to be attached to the boat or held by the spotter?
            Asked on 7/11/2012 by tski from Lake Carey, PA

            0 answers

          • Q:

            My grandson is 5 & has very small feet. Are the feet openings adjustable?
            Asked on 7/27/2010 by Stan from Rogers, AR

            1 answer

            • A:

              no they are not. my son gregory is 4 and had no problem....the backs of the feet opening are open so his feet will just slide right in.

              Answered on 8/11/2011 by Gregory the water skiier from San Francisco

          • Q:

            In the second question you specify that an extra rope needs to be used to tow the skier. What type of rope should be purchased? Should it be a tubing rope?
            Asked on 7/29/2009 by Anonymous

            2 answers

            • A:

              I use a regular water skiing rope. The handle is held by the spotter in the boat and the other end secured to the trainer.
              I feel that it is important that the spotter hold the rope because the ski trainer is what is towed not the skier and that way if anything goes wrong your spotter lets go of the handle and the tow is stopped. A water skiing rope works best because you can make it really short so that your little one is close to the boat. I uses about 20 feet of rope.

              Answered on 8/6/2009 by :) from Montreal, Canada

            • A:

              we used the same rope we use for the tube. The handle/rope is attached so you just need a rope to pull it.

              Answered on 8/9/2010 by loves lake life from Brady, NE

          • Q:

            What is the recommended rope lenth for this product.
            Asked on 7/22/2009 by Cee from Florida

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              A:

              thirty or forty feet should suffice

              Answered on 12/7/2009 by Overton's from Technician

          • Q:

            Are there special instructions for this ski? My kids could not get up. The board was drowning them. One of my sons knows how to ski and wakeboard and still could not get out of the water on this. Any tips?
            Asked on 7/6/2009 by Anonymous from Waverly, KY

            2 answers

            • A:

              We found that for the younger kids (3-4 yrs old) it was beneficial to start from shallow water and have 1-2 people help hold the ski on top of the water with the child already fully standing so the instant the boat took off they where skiing.

              Problem is when the water comes rushing at skier they seem to forget/struggle to stand up but since that is part of skiing at any age/level we did not see it as a con but just something that needed to be worked around in the beginning until they had more confidence and knew that once they stood up the water would stop.

              Might also try shortening the handle length some so they are not putting as much pressure on the back of the ski and have less of a distance to be fully standing. Dont give up and good luck.

              Answered on 7/13/2009 by Dad from Fort Worth, TX

            • CUSTOMER CARE

              A:

              Please call 800-334-6541 and ask for a tech.

              Answered on 7/14/2009 by Ike from Overtons

          • Q:

            Does this product come with a rope? Does the rope attach to the boat or does another person in the boat hold the other end of the rope?
            Asked on 6/17/2009 by Anonymous

            1 answer

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              A:

              No, you have to buy a separate rope to go to the boat.

              Answered on 6/18/2009 by Ike from Overtons

          • Q:

            I have a grandaughter that is 11 years old weighs about 120 lbs. would this be a good product for her for first time skiing
            Asked on 6/6/2009 by Anonymous from Sacramento, Ca

            1 answer

            • CUSTOMER CARE

              A:

              This product is rated for up to 85 lbs. We would suggest a pair of the Junior combos skis such as item 14134 or 12623, which are rated for ~ 125 lbs. These have the cross bars which really help out with first time skiers.

              Answered on 6/8/2009 by Michael from Overtons

          • Q:

            Are there small fins at the end of the skis for control?
            Asked on 6/1/2009 by Anonymous

            1 answer

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              A:

              Yes, two small fins.

              Answered on 6/2/2009 by Ike from Overtons

          • Q:

            how long and wide is the ski?
            Asked on 5/27/2009 by Anonymous

            1 answer

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              A:

              45" Long and 21" wide

              Answered on 5/28/2009 by Ike from Overtons
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