Depending on where you live, winter weather is in full force, with snow blanketing much of the northern U.S. If you find yourself in one of the aforementioned states, you owe it to yourself to have one kick-ass sled on hand to take advantage of all mother nature has to throw at you. And while there’s certainly no shortage of sleds on the market, I’ve yet to find one that can compete with the sheer awesomeness that is the Hammerhead Pro XLD.
In looking for a sled, you’re really only looking for two key attributes: speed and handling ability. Some sleds are fast, but there’s no way to control them, whereas some sleds are maneuverable, but they’re slow. The Hammerhead Pro XL offers the best of both worlds, boasting incredible speed and impressive handling ability.
Making the magic happen, the Hammerhead Pro XLD is built on a super lightweight powder coated 6063 aluminum frame paired with stainless steel leaf spring steering. Mated to the frame, the rear features a set of Pro Carving wide rear skis, while up front a second pair of polycarbonate front skis help keep the Hammerhead pointed in the right direction. Other features include ski clips, soft rubber hand grips and a carry strap. Total weight of the Hammerhead Pro XLD is a mere 10.2 pounds, and it’s capable of carrying up to 200 pounds down the snow-covered descent of your choosing.
On the slopes, the Hammerhead Pro XLD is a beast, accelerating to speeds so fast you feel like you’re competing in an Olympic skeleton event. Honestly, the speeds are so fast you need a helmet should you get a little overzealous in your sledding endeavors. Steering on the Hammerhead is both responsive and easy to do, thanks to the 60-degree arc offered by the stainless-steel leaf system up front, and bumps are absorbed exceptionally well by virtue of the pivoting, active hinge design of the skis. Helping keep you planted firmly on the sled during your high-speed runs, the Hammerhead Pro XLD features a fantastic AirTastic seat – an extremely durable material commonly used in sports car seats that’s also great at helping dampen shock. All of this adds up to a blisteringly fast sled that handles superbly and manages bumps incredibly well.
Is the Hammerhead Pro XLD sledding perfection? You better believe it. Priced at $350, the Hammerhead is the most fun you’re going to have on a sled this winter, hands down. You can check out the full details of the Hammerhead Pro XLD sled at the official Hammerhead website or buy now from Amazon.com
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