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Outside magazine called them "steerable snow rockets". The New York Times dubbed them "an instant heirloom." Designed by Colorado sledmaker Brice Hoskin and crafted entirely by hand, Mountain Boy flyer sleds are high performance on the snow and look great on the porch too. Patented turning allows Mountain Boy flyers to turn far more sharply than conventional flexible flyers.
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Flyer Style Sleds
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Ultimate Flyer - 47"
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The Ultimate Flyer is an elegant, hand-made beauty that glides and turns like no other sled you’ve ever tried. The entire front section of the sled pivots, letting you make much sharper turns than on a conventional flexible flyer. And, it looks great standing on the porch in between sled runs. The Flyer is made to last for generations: thick birch planks, hand-carved willow hand rails and stainless-steel hardware make it tough, and we can hand-paint a child’s name right onto the sled.
When we build an Ultimate Flyer, we start with planks of beautiful, golden birch. We plane down the planks, sand them, burn in the Mountain Boy brand, and give every piece several coats of marine-grade finish. We attach hand rails of hand-carved willow, giving each sled a unique look and feel. Copper ferrules between the body of the sled and the rails add to the rustic look, while adding substantial strength. Just how strong? Well, some of our crazier fans take them off 6' jumps and see how much airtime they can get.
On the bottom of the sled (see photo), we attach a pair of proprietary, custom-molded plastic skids. We like to think of them as greased lightning -- they are very fast, but their shape allows for smooth, decisive turning. Contoured runners bite into the snow or ice so you can carve down hard-packed slopes, while a solid bottom of custom-molded slippery plastic lets the sled float through soft snow.
Our crew is made up of people who are both sledding fanatics and woodworkers – as you can imagine, they are always trying to design each sled to be as beautiful, functional and sturdy as possible.
- The Ultimate Flyer meets all ASTM and USC child safety criteria. Please contact us if you'd like a copy of the independent test results.
- Ultimate Flyer Original Sled measures 47”L x 24” W x 4” H, 12 lbs. Patent-pending; imported. Weight limit: 300 lbs. Age range: 3 years& up
- Hand Engraving: We can now engrave a child's name (or an adult's!) onto your Ultimate Flyer. Lettering is 2" tall and runs lengthwise up the center of the sled.
This item can only ship via UPS Ground. Please select UPS Ground service as your shipping option. Expedited delivery may be possible on some items, please contact Outdoor Fun Store with any questions at 877-FUN-1700
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Ultimate Flyer - 52"
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The Ultimate Flyer is an elegant, hand-made beauty that glides and turns like no other sled you’ve ever tried. The entire front section of the sled pivots, letting you make much sharper turns than on a conventional flexible flyer. And, it looks great standing on the porch in between sled runs. The Flyer is made to last for generations: thick birch planks, hand-carved willow hand rails and stainless-steel hardware make it tough, and we can hand-paint a child’s name right onto the sled.
When we build an Ultimate Flyer, we start with planks of beautiful, golden birch. We plane down the planks, sand them, burn in the Mountain Boy brand, and give every piece several coats of marine-grade finish. We attach hand rails of hand-carved willow, giving each sled a unique look and feel. Copper ferrules between the body of the sled and the rails add to the rustic look, while adding substantial strength. Just how strong? Well, some of our crazier fans take them off 6' jumps and see how much airtime they can get.
On the bottom of the sled (see photo), we attach a pair of proprietary, custom-molded plastic skids. We like to think of them as greased lightning -- they are very fast, but their shape allows for smooth, decisive turning. Contoured runners bite into the snow or ice so you can carve down hard-packed slopes, while a solid bottom of custom-molded slippery plastic lets the sled float through soft snow.
Our crew is made up of people who are both sledding fanatics and woodworkers – as you can imagine, they are always trying to design each sled to be as beautiful, functional and sturdy as possible.
- The Ultimate Flyer meets all ASTM and USC child safety criteria. Please contact us if you'd like a copy of the independent test results.
- Ultimate Flyer 52" Sled measures 52”L x 24” W x 4” H, 14 lbs. Patent-pending; imported. Weight limit: 300 lbs. Age range: 3 years& up.
- Hand Engraving: We can now engrave a child's name (or an adult's!) onto your Ultimate Flyer. Lettering is 2" tall and runs lengthwise up the center of the sled.
This item can only ship via UPS Ground. Please select UPS Ground service as your shipping option. Expedited delivery may be possible on some items, please contact Outdoor Fun Store with any questions at 877-FUN-1700
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Classic Flyer
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Remember those strong old Flexible Flyers, the ones that refused to break? Our Classic Flyer is what a runner sled should be: tough, with thick kiln-dried planks of beautiful northern birch and extra-thick powder-coated steel runners. We paid particular attention to the "knees," the bent steel parts that connect the runners to the top. On mass-market runner sleds, these are the weakest point and collapse easily. On the Classic, the knees are made of extra-thick steel designed to handle lots of abuse.
We use only stainless-steel bolts, and the solid birch top makes the Classic the most sturdy Flyer you've ever seen. This year, we added willow handrails for better grip. This heirloom-quality sled is designed to last for more than one lifetime.
- The Classic Flyer meets all ASTM and USC child safety criteria. Please contact us if you'd like a copy of the independent test results.
- Measures 52”L x 24” W x 5” H, 16 lbs. Patent-pending; imported. Weight limit: 300 lbs. Age range: 3 years & up.
- Hand Engraving: We can now engrave a child's name (or an adult's!) onto your Ultimate Flyer. Lettering is 2" tall and runs lengthwise up the center of the sled.
This item can only ship via UPS Ground. Please select UPS Ground service as your shipping option. Expedited delivery may be possible on some items, please contact Outdoor Fun Store with any questions at 877-FUN-1700
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Elegant Flyer
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Sometimes the perfect gift is something extraordinary -- beautiful, unique, playful. The Elegant Flyer is just that, a sled built like a piece of fine furniture that trumps everything else on the sledding hill. Each is made of fine figured woods right here in our Silverton workshop, and each sled is signed and numbered by the sledmaker. The design follows that of the Ultimate Flyer, with patent-pending steering and durable black plastic skids on the bottom.
Most Elegant Flyers are made from curly maple and flame birch (shown at right and below). We also make a few special sleds of cherry, walnut, and exotic woods.
- The Elegant Flyer meets all ASTM and USC child safety criteria. Please contact us if you'd like a copy of the independent test results.
- Measures 48”L x 24” W x 4” H, 12 to 15 lbs. Patent-pending; made in Silverton, CO. Weight limit: 300 lbs. Age range: 3 years & up.
- Hand Engraving: We can now engrave a child's name (or an adult's!) onto your Ultimate Flyer. Lettering is 2" tall and runs lengthwise up the center of the sled.
This item can only ship via UPS Ground. Please select UPS Ground service as your shipping option. Expedited delivery may be possible on some items, please contact Outdoor Fun Store with any questions at 877-FUN-1700
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Royal Flyer
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For many people, this is the perfect sled -- the same design as our Classic Flyer, but built with some of the most beautiful wood imaginable. We use highly figured maple, sanded smooth and hand-rubbed with a marine-grade finish. The sled is perfect on a wall, and even better on a good steep hill.
Stainless steel hardware is used throughout, and the powder-coated metal runners have extra-strong "knees" (the bent-metal parts that connect the runners to the sled). The patent-pending double-pivot design gives fabulous turning power, even on slick ice.
The Royal Flyer is hand-made in our Silverton workshop in limited quantities; each is signed and numbered by the sledmaker.
- Measures 52”L x 24” W x 5” H, 16 lbs. Weight limit: 300 lbs. Age range: 3 years & up.
- Hand Engraving: We can now engrave a child's name (or an adult's!) onto your Ultimate Flyer. Lettering is 2" tall and runs lengthwise up the center of the sled.
This item can only ship via UPS Ground. Please select UPS Ground service as your shipping option. Expedited delivery may be possible on some items, please contact Outdoor Fun Store with any questions at 877-FUN-1700
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Bambino Pull Sleds
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"This classic-looking sled sports wood construction with a sleek, durable plastic bottom, making it easy to pull little ones through any winter wonderland."
- Better Homes & Gardens, December 2005 Editors' Toy Buying Guide.
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This has become such a popular sled that we now offer four models of the Bambino.
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Bambino Pull Sled
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The elegantly crafted Bambino pull sled is a child’s perfect introduction to winter. The cozy pull sled is designed to excel in powder and on bumpy snow as well as hard-packed snow. With a custom-molded bottom of high-quality slippery plastic, it glides along with ease while its wide stance keeps it stable.
The Bambino is made to last for generations, with thick birch planks, hand-carved willow hand rails, stainless-steel hardware and copper accents. And, Mountain Boy Sledworks can hand-paint a child’s name right onto the sled.
- The patented Bambino comes in two sizes:
- -Bambino measures 32”L x 12” W x 11” H, 8 lbs. Imported. Age range: 4 months - 2 years. Weight limit: 100 lbs.
- -Bambino Grande measures 34"L x 14" W x 13"H, 10 lbs. Imported. Age range: 6 months - 4 years. Weight limit: 150 lbs. This sled can easily hold two toddlers or a single older child.
- Our Bambino sleds meet all ASTM and USC child safety standards. Please contact us if you'd like a copy of the independent test results.
- Hand Engraving: We can now engrave a child's name (or an adult's!) onto your Ultimate Flyer. Lettering is 2" tall and runs lengthwise up the center of the sled.
This item can only ship via UPS Ground. Please select UPS Ground service as your shipping option. Expedited delivery may be possible on some items, please contact Outdoor Fun Store with any questions at 877-FUN-1700
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Bambino Grande Pull Sled
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The elegantly crafted Bambino pull sled is a child’s perfect introduction to winter. The cozy pull sled is designed to excel in powder and on bumpy snow as well as hard-packed snow. With a custom-molded bottom of high-quality slippery plastic, it glides along with ease while its wide stance keeps it stable.
The Bambino is made to last for generations, with thick birch planks, hand-carved willow hand rails, stainless-steel hardware and copper accents. And, Mountain Boy Sledworks can hand-paint a child’s name right onto the sled.
- The patented Bambino comes in two sizes:
- -Bambino measures 32”L x 12” W x 11” H, 8 lbs. Imported. Age range: 4 months - 2 years. Weight limit: 100 lbs.
- -Bambino Grande measures 34"L x 14" W x 13"H, 10 lbs. Imported. Age range: 6 months - 4 years. Weight limit: 150 lbs. This sled can easily hold two toddlers or a single older child.
- Our Bambino sleds meet all ASTM and USC child safety standards. Please contact us if you'd like a copy of the independent test results.
- Hand Engraving: We can now engrave a child's name (or an adult's!) onto your Ultimate Flyer. Lettering is 2" tall and runs lengthwise up the center of the sled.
This item can only ship via UPS Ground. Please select UPS Ground service as your shipping option. Expedited delivery may be possible on some items, please contact Outdoor Fun Store with any questions at 877-FUN-1700
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Bambino Deluxe Pull Sled
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For that perfect someone, the our specialty Bambino pull sleds are truly exceptional. We make them here in Silverton, Colorado of beautiful woods -- tiger maple, with black-stained willow rails and hand-worked copper accents. We make these in very limited numbers, and each is signed and numbered by the sledmaker.
- Now available in two sizes:
- -The Bambino Deluxe measures 32”L x 12” W x 11” H, 8 lbs. Made in Silverton, Colorado. Age range: 4 months - 2 years. Weight limit: 100 lbs. Patented.
- -The Bambino Superior measures 34"L x 14" W x 13"H, 10 lbs. Made in Silverton, Colorado. Age range: 6 months - 4 years. This sled can easily hold two toddlers or a single older child. Patented.
- Meets all ASTM and USC child safety criteria. Please contact us if you'd like a copy of the independent test results.
- Hand Engraving: We can now engrave a child's name (or an adult's!) onto your Ultimate Flyer. Lettering is 2" tall and runs lengthwise up the center of the sled.
This item can only ship via UPS Ground. Please select UPS Ground service as your shipping option. Expedited delivery may be possible on some items, please contact Outdoor Fun Store with any questions at 877-FUN-1700
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Bambino Superior Pull Sled
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For that perfect someone, the our specialty Bambino pull sleds are truly exceptional. We make them here in Silverton, Colorado of beautiful woods -- tiger maple, with black-stained willow rails and hand-worked copper accents. We make these in very limited numbers, and each is signed and numbered by the sledmaker.
- Now available in two sizes:
- -The Bambino Deluxe measures 32”L x 12” W x 11” H, 8 lbs. Made in Silverton, Colorado. Age range: 4 months - 2 years. Weight limit: 100 lbs. Patented.
- -The Bambino Superior measures 34"L x 14" W x 13"H, 10 lbs. Made in Silverton, Colorado. Age range: 6 months - 4 years. This sled can easily hold two toddlers or a single older child. Patented.
- Meets all ASTM and USC child safety criteria. Please contact us if you'd like a copy of the independent test results.
- Hand Engraving: We can now engrave a child's name (or an adult's!) onto your Ultimate Flyer. Lettering is 2" tall and runs lengthwise up the center of the sled.
This item can only ship via UPS Ground. Please select UPS Ground service as your shipping option. Expedited delivery may be possible on some items, please contact Outdoor Fun Store with any questions at 877-FUN-1700
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Mountain Boggan Toboggans
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Our Mountain Boggans are true classic toboggans, made by hand with only the best materials. The steam-bent planks are knot-free, flexible basswood, with hand-carved willow crosspieces. The curl at the front is big enough that an adult can tuck their feet up in there, and the rope is extra long.
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Mountain Boggan - Toboggan 48"
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Our Mountain Boggans are true classic toboggans, made by hand with only the best materials. The steam-bent planks are knot-free, flexible basswood, with hand-carved willow crosspieces. The curl at the front is big enough that an adult can tuck their feet up in there, and the rope is extra long.
We use only stainless-steel screws and genuine leather grommets, with a marine-grade finish that gracefully weathers the elements.
- Now available in two sizes:
- -The Mountain Boggan 48" Toboggan measures 48”L x 17.5” W x 16” H, 10 lbs, imported. Weight limit: 300 lbs. Age range: 3 years & up.
- -The Mountain Boggan 72" Toboggan measures 72"L x 17.5"W x 16"H, 15 lbs, imported. Weight limit: 600 lbs. Age range: 5 years & up.
- Meets all ASTM and USC child safety criteria. Please contact us if you'd like a copy of the independent test results.
- Hand Engraving: We can now engrave a child's name (or an adult's!) onto your Ultimate Flyer. Lettering is 2" tall and runs lengthwise up the center of the sled.
This item can only ship via UPS Ground. Please select UPS Ground service as your shipping option. Expedited delivery may be possible on some items, please contact Outdoor Fun Store with any questions at 877-FUN-1700
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Mountain Boggan - Toboggan 72"
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Our Mountain Boggans are true classic toboggans, made by hand with only the best materials. The steam-bent planks are knot-free, flexible basswood, with hand-carved willow crosspieces. The curl at the front is big enough that an adult can tuck their feet up in there, and the rope is extra long.
We use only stainless-steel screws and genuine leather grommets, with a marine-grade finish that gracefully weathers the elements.
- Now available in two sizes:
- -The Mountain Boggan 48" Toboggan measures 48”L x 17.5” W x 16” H, 10 lbs, imported. Weight limit: 300 lbs. Age range: 3 years & up.
- -The Mountain Boggan 72" Toboggan measures 72"L x 17.5"W x 16"H, 15 lbs, imported. Weight limit: 600 lbs. Age range: 5 years & up.
- Meets all ASTM and USC child safety criteria. Please contact us if you'd like a copy of the independent test results.
- Hand Engraving: We can now engrave a child's name (or an adult's!) onto your Ultimate Flyer. Lettering is 2" tall and runs lengthwise up the center of the sled.
This item can only ship via UPS Ground. Please select UPS Ground service as your shipping option. Expedited delivery may be possible on some items, please contact Outdoor Fun Store with any questions at 877-FUN-1700
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Kicksleds
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The kicksled is a small sled consisting of a chair mounted on a pair of flexible metal runners which extend backward to about twice the chair's length. There is a handlebar attached to the top of the chair back. "Kicksled" is a direct translation of the Finnish word "potkukelkka". Some other possible translations are "kicker" and "chair-sled".
The kicksled is driven forward by the driver standing on one runner, kicking backwards on the ground with the other foot, hence the name. The flexibity of the runners allows the driver to steer the kicksled by twisting the handlebars. One can have a passenger or luggage on the chair seat.
A kicksled can only be used on hard, slippery surfaces like ice or hardpacked snow. On very smooth, bare ice, the use of traction devices like spiked shoes or crampons improves kicking force. On level ground, one can easily reach a speed of 15 to 20 km/h, and much faster on downhill section or with a strong tail wind.
The kicksled is in common use in Norway, Sweden and Finland, especially where roads are not sanded or salted. There it serves as a winter substitute for a bicycle.
It is also an excellent means of travelling over frozen lakes to go ice fishing or just to explore the lake. Kicksledding on lake ice shares many of the same features as Tour skating.
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View some Kicksled movies: On Flat Ground - On a Hill (Windows Media Files)
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We also have more Kicksled pictures and info in our Kicksled Page.
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Silverton Kicksled
The sled body is made of American white ash. We make the very comfortable slatted seat from many different hardwoods. Screws are stainless steel, and connecting bolts are high-grade anodized steel.
The runners are highly flexible tempered steel, with polished and waxed edges. Rings are welded to the front of each runner, making it simple to attach a bridle and tugline for dogsledding.
Multiple coats of UV-resistant finish mean the sled can be left outside for extended periods without damage.
The handle on each sled is a specially chosen native willow branch, hand-carved for a perfect fit and polished to show its natural beauty. No two handles are alike, and each has its own unique look and feel.
Because each kicksled is a one-of-a-kind work, each is signed and numbered on the bottom by the sledmaker.
You can choose from two types of kicksled: the classic Silverton Kicksled, which seats one adult or child and our unique Double Kicksled, which seats two children and has bright red hand rails.
Folding down the kicksled is easy, and reduces the height of the sled from 36" to 7" -- just right for putting it on top of your car or into the attic for summer storage.
- Seat fits one child or adult.
- Includes an elastic pocket behind the seat that fits a sweater or lunchbox.
- Welded rings on the front of the runners make it easy to harness a dog; we recommend our Mushing Package (below) for safe dogsledding.
- 16 pounds, 36"H x 24"W x 72" L. Weight limit: 300 lbs.
- Hand Engraving: We can now engrave a child's name (or an adult's!) onto your Ultimate Flyer. Lettering is 2" tall and runs lengthwise up the center of the sled.
This item can only ship via UPS Ground. Please select UPS Ground service as your shipping option. Expedited delivery may be possible on some items, please contact Outdoor Fun Store with any questions at 877-FUN-1700
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Double Kicksled
The sled body is made of American white ash. We make the very comfortable slatted seat from many different hardwoods. Screws are stainless steel, and connecting bolts are high-grade anodized steel.
The runners are highly flexible tempered steel, with polished and waxed edges. Rings are welded to the front of each runner, making it simple to attach a bridle and tugline for dogsledding.
Multiple coats of UV-resistant finish mean the sled can be left outside for extended periods without damage.
The handle on each sled is a specially chosen native willow branch, hand-carved for a perfect fit and polished to show its natural beauty. No two handles are alike, and each has its own unique look and feel.
Because each kicksled is a one-of-a-kind work, each is signed and numbered on the bottom by the sledmaker.
You can choose from two types of kicksled: the classic Silverton Kicksled, which seats one adult or child and our unique Double Kicksled, which seats two children and has bright red hand rails.
Folding down the kicksled is easy, and reduces the height of the sled from 36" to 7" -- just right for putting it on top of your car or into the attic for summer storage.
- Longer seat fits two children.
- Hand rails keep children in, and allow them to maintain a solid grip.
- Includes an elastic pocket behind the seat that fits a sweater or lunchbox.
- Welded rings on the front of the runners make it easy to harness a dog; we recommend our Mushing Package (below) for safe dogsledding.
- 17 pounds, 36"H x 24"W x 72" L. Weight limit: 300 lbs
- Hand Engraving: We can now engrave a child's name (or an adult's!) onto your Ultimate Flyer. Lettering is 2" tall and runs lengthwise up the center of the sled.
This item can only ship via UPS Ground. Please select UPS Ground service as your shipping option. Expedited delivery may be possible on some items, please contact Outdoor Fun Store with any questions at 877-FUN-1700
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Hand Engraving
- Hand Engraving: We can now engrave a child's name (or an adult's!) onto your Ultimate Flyer. Lettering is 2" tall and runs lengthwise up the center of the sled.
- Limit 10 characters.
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Snow Floats
- These 1-3/8" wide plastic runners snap onto the bottom of the single or double kicksled's steel runners. With the floats on, your kicksled will move quickly on groomed trails and in fresh snow. Snow Floats are included in the Mushing Package (below).
This item can only ship via UPS Ground. Please select UPS Ground service as your shipping option. Expedited delivery may be possible on some items, please contact Outdoor Fun Store with any questions at 877-FUN-1700
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Mushing Package
- Includes all you need to harness a dog to your kicksled.
- Package includes bridle, tugline, harness, Snow Floats, and brake. We use adjustable Nordkyn harnesses.
- The standard harness fits dogs 50 to 80 lbs.
This item can only ship via UPS Ground. Please select UPS Ground service as your shipping option. Expedited delivery may be possible on some items, please contact Outdoor Fun Store with any questions at 877-FUN-1700
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