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Gladiator Ski Trainer

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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 laminated wood. For skiers up to 100 lbs.

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Gladiator Ski Trainer
 
4.0

(based on 18 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (11)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (3)

82%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (9)
  • Smooth ride (9)
  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Flat water (9)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Advanced user (5), Beginner (5), Recreational rider (3)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Even my four year old could get up!

    This was so easy to use. Our 8 year old, 6 year old, and 4 year old all had success using it at the lake. Perfect for first-time skiers. I think the older...Read complete review

    This was so easy to use. Our 8 year old, 6 year old, and 4 year old all had success using it at the lake. Perfect for first-time skiers. I think the older one is ready for the next level in trainer skis after one day of using this.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Good For A Few Trips To The Lake

    This ski was fun and a great way for my 6 and 4 year olds to learn to "ski" After 2 trips to the lake the veneer on the ski started to...Read complete review

    This ski was fun and a great way for my 6 and 4 year olds to learn to "ski" After 2 trips to the lake the veneer on the ski started to warp, the white color discolored in the sun, the paint chipped easily around where the ropes go in and out of the ski and part of the rope came loose where it is just spliced into the other rope. Very disappointed with the quality; however, I have to say seeing how excited and proud my boys were with skiing made the [$] almost worth it. The ski just isn't like the old Dick Pope's that lasted year after year if you took care of them. There is a trick to the handle rope length and with how you start out being pulled up with deep water starts.

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    1/1/2009
     
    2.0

    Good For A Few Trips To The Lake

    By H2O Dog

    from Mountain Island Lake

    About Me Advanced User

    Pros

    • Fun

    Cons

    • Not Durable
    • Poor Quality

    Best Uses

      Comments about Gladiator Ski Trainer:

      This ski was fun and a great way for my 6 and 4 year olds to learn to "ski" After 2 trips to the lake the veneer on the ski started to warp, the white color discolored in the sun, the paint chipped easily around where the ropes go in and out of the ski and part of the rope came loose where it is just spliced into the other rope. Very disappointed with the quality; however, I have to say seeing how excited and proud my boys were with skiing made the [$] almost worth it. The ski just isn't like the old Dick Pope's that lasted year after year if you took care of them. There is a trick to the handle rope length and with how you start out being pulled up with deep water starts.

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      12/9/2008
       
      5.0

      Much better than the one we had before

      By Nana Linda

      from Shawnee, OK

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Much easier for the kids

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • The younger kids can use

        Comments about Gladiator Ski Trainer:

        It is great because the younger kids feel safe on it. It is easy to use and takes the stress away for the parents.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        11/19/2008
         
        5.0

        Excellent for young children!

        By Grandma N.

        from Minnesota

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Good Value
        • High Quality

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Gladiator Ski Trainer:

            We live at the lake and our grandchildren, ages 3 & 4 loved "skiing" - the 4 year begged to ski whenever we were in the water. It is a must buy for grandparents who live on or near the water!

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            9/9/2008
             
            5.0

            EXCELLENT CONFIDENCE BUILDER & SKI

            By H20 BEAR

            from SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

            About Me Advanced User

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Durable
            • EASY TO HANDLE 4 CHILD
            • Lightweight
            • Smooth Ride

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Flat Water

              Comments about Gladiator Ski Trainer:

              MY 6 YR. OLD GRANDDAUGHTER WAS ABLE TO GET UP THE FIRST TIME AND SKI FOR 20 MINUTES. IT BUILT HER CONFIDENCE AND ALLOWED HER TO ENJOY THE THRILL OF SKIING, AS THE REST OF OUR FAMILY DOES.

              AS THE BOAT STARTED TO PULL HER UP: SHE DID NOT NOT EXPERIENCE THE STRONG PULL ON THE SKI HANDLE, WHICH NORMALLY FRIGHTENS AND DISCOURAGES MOST CHILDREN.
              THE GLADITOR SKI TRAINER DID NOT PUT ANY TYPE OF STRAIN ON HER ARMS WHILE SKIING. I WOULD HIGHLY ENCOURAGE THE USE OF THIS SKI FOR CHILDREN.

              I WOULD DEFINITLY RECOMMEND AND THE GLADIATOR TO MY FRIENDS AND FELLOW WATER SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              9/8/2008
               
              5.0

              Perfect!

              By Carlos

              from La Paz, Baja, Mexico

              About Me Recreational User

              Pros

              • Lightweight
              • Smooth Ride

              Cons

              • Too Stable

              Best Uses

              • Flat Water

              Comments about Gladiator Ski Trainer:

              It was very exciting to see my 3 year old son ski yesterday. We had some trouble with my 5 years daughter but this was due to the lack of instructions. If you start in the sand and have the correct length of the handle according to the kids size, it is a no brainer to have them skiing in the first try. An instruction sheet should come with the skis. Other than that, if you love sking do not miss the chance to see your little kids on the water.

              Last, I would not describe this as a trainer for real skiing. Is a totallly different ride with different skills needed. However, t is lots of fun and looks like the real thing when in the water. Everyone will stare at your kids finding it hard to believe their eyes...

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              9/2/2008
               
              4.0

              She's skiing!!

              By Grammy

              from Jackson, GA

              About Me Intermediate

              Pros

              • Durable

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Flat Water

                Comments about Gladiator Ski Trainer:

                It took a few false starts, but the smile on her face when she skiied down the lake was worth it.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                8/25/2008
                 
                1.0

                can't recommend it

                By cari

                from oxford, al

                About Me Recreational Rider

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Durable

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Gladiator Ski Trainer:

                    I purchased this for kids ages 4 and 7. The catelog is misleading showing the picture of a two year old doing this. I didn't find it any easier than using junior skiis that are connected by a center rope.

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

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                    8/17/2008
                     
                    5.0

                    BEST TRAINER EVER

                    By SNOOPY 07

                    from LINCOLNTON GA

                    About Me Beginner

                    Pros

                    • Smooth Ride

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Flat Water

                      Comments about Gladiator Ski Trainer:

                      3,4,6,7, YEAR OLD GOT UP FIRST DAY

                      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                        Is there an instruction sheet for this product? We bought this product from Overton's last summer and our kids still can't get up.
                        Asked on 7/25/2009 by Tanja from Naperville

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                          Hi Tanja,
                          You can call Overton's 800 number and ask for missing parts and they will send you the OBrien dvd that has the instructions for this item.

                          Answered on 8/3/2009 by bn from Overtons
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