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Ambassadors - our junior testers put three Wilton Bradley products through their paces
AMBASSADORS SPECIALAl fresco adventures Our junior testers have been busy reviewing a trio of outdoor play products in Wilton Bradley’s portfolio Two-wheeling fun
Suitable for kids from the age of eight to adult, with a maximum user weight of 100kg, the Osprey Neo Elite Stunt Scooter is packed with an array of high-spec features to help riders take on more complex manoeuvres. So it’s ideal for those who want to progress from a beginner to an advanced rider
The full aluminium deck (500 x 108mm) offers stability and strength for long-lasting use, while maintaining lightness for performing tricks.
Featuring PU HR Wheels (110 x 24mm) with high-quality ABEC 7 bearings, the Neo Elite benefits from a silky-smooth ride that's great for maintaining speed between tricks.
For when you need to slow down, the steel safety brake provides plenty of stopping power. At the base of the T-shaped steel handlebar is a sealed, threaded headset that ensures it remains protected from the elements during wet weather rides.
The stunning neo chrome finish, coupled with Osprey branding across the bars, wheels and grip tape, make this one of the most eye-catching scooters that Wilton Bradley has ever produced. Tag, aged 13, took this scooter for a test ride. He says: “I rode to our local skate park to try it out on the ramps, and it was really easy to manoeuvre. The wheels are smooth, and the scooter is well-built and strong, so it’s perfect for doing tricks on! The colours are amazing too. They’re really cool and it's great how they change in the light.” Mum Amber adds: “I love this scooter myself! It's pretty with the neo chrome finish and so smooth and comfortable to ride that even I had a go! This will last for years, and it looks great. There's nothing not to like about this cool product!”
Go with the flow
Waterwall is the name of Wilton Bradley’s new product in its Playhouse brand. It’s no secret that when it comes to outdoor play, kids need no help in creating their own imaginary worlds. Waterwall is a must-have for households with imaginative toddlers
Teaching children about gravity, angles, and water flow, Waterwall offers limitless combinations for them to enjoy a different creation every time they move the pieces. With a range of interchangeable modular accessories included, which are fitted to the wall to create a water run from top to bottom, kids can have fun designing their own water flows and seeing their problem-solving skills come to life as they pour water from the top.
Made from quality sustainably sourced wood, Waterwall also blends perfectly into the garden. This weather-resistant product can be used outdoors (or even indoors) thanks to the included bucket, which catches the water when it reaches the bottom.
The design and concept are currently under Design Registration and is
Skating in style
The Xootz Sketch Ya Deck Skateboard is the ideal choice for beginner or amateur skaters who want the opportunity to practise their stunts and tricks
With a supportive and durable 9-ply maple deck, 5in aluminium trucks and base, 6mm risers and 54 x 35mm PVC wheels, this 31in board provides a reliable and sturdy platform for skaters who are looking for a smooth ride.
Kids will love the design on the bottom of the board too - and will have fun colouring it in with the four supplied marker pens to customise their own deck. All Xootz boards come fully assembled, so you don't have to worry about putting it together when it Tamba says: arrives. Kids can just unwrap, hop on, “Skateboarding is and start pulling crazy tricks! fun!” Our two testers - sisters Tamba (aged five) and True (aged seven) - both enjoyed taking turns putting the Xootz Sketch Ya Deck through its paces. Both are novice skaters, as Mum Amber explains: “My daughters hadn't used a skateboard before, but after practising in the kitchen, they’re now really good at balancing on it and
we’ve visited our local skate park several times. This is an excellent choice for beginners - and it will last for years as it’s not something they ever grow out of, so they will always play on it. Plus, the Sketch Ya Deck is a great concept, because they can personalise the board with the marker pens, which come in lovely, bright colours. My kids like arts and crafts so they really enjoyed getting creative.”
But the last word goes to Tamba: “Skateboarding is fun!” she says. “The wheels are really smooth and your feet stick to the top, so it's easy. You can wear pads so you don't hurt yourself if you fall off - and you can colour in anything you want on the bottom with the pens!”
Patent Pending ref. GB 2105957.1 Mum Amber says: “This product is simple to assemble. The instructions are easy to follow and my daughters Tamba (aged five) and True (aged seven) enjoyed helping me put it together using the bolts. They loved creating their own water run and playing with the accessories such as the tap handle, water wheel, water mill, corkscrew, and waterfall.
“It’s a really innovative design. It not only looks colourful and inviting, but it’s obviously well-crafted and built to last. It’s very sturdy so it won’t fall over, but light enough to move around with no problem.
“This is a high-quality durable product to keep in the garden, which can be used any time of the year - summer or winter. My kids play with it whenever they go outside. It’s definitely a great interactive outdoor toy for any age!''
True says: “I like watching the water moving down and seeing where it goes”
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