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Have any one you had the sheer delight of riding one of these contraptions? I can best describe them as a beetle with wheels, you wiggle the steering wheel to move forward.

Racing down a hill with my partners 2 children atop of one of these is the most fun I’ve had in years.
I've had such a crappy year, it’s the everyday things like this that really gets you through.


 
Posted : 24/04/2021 8:57 am
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It even accommodates weights up to 100kg, depending on the surface type

For that reason, ahm oot 😳

+1 the small things.


 
Posted : 24/04/2021 9:37 am
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I can vouch they will take more... Maybe not for prolonged use but the hill i went down on my sons was utterly terrifying yet exhilarating all the while!


 
Posted : 24/04/2021 12:15 pm
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Pictures? My mind is boggling


 
Posted : 25/04/2021 12:30 am
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I'm 100% guilty of riding the plasma cars at the toddler playgroup at the local sport center when the supervisors aren't looking.
Back when I was a kid, we had friends with a mini theme park and there had a different kind of propelled go-cart. Foot wiggles Iirc.
Both will go much faster than you expect. Awesome fun!


 
Posted : 25/04/2021 4:03 am
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Would you think less of me if I confessed that my first thought was, "that would be fun after a few pints?"


 
Posted : 25/04/2021 5:32 am
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Thanks @thols2. All is clear now...


 
Posted : 25/04/2021 8:56 am
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Would you think less of me if I confessed that my first thought was, “that would be fun after a few pints?”

Not at all.

I’m not saying it’s a good look, but the sheer childlike joy of it all is worth it.

Planning the first wiggle gp at the moment.


 
Posted : 25/04/2021 9:54 am
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YES! We have two of the stupendous things. Need a really smooth surface to work properly (not so good on block paving) but they’re great fun.


 
Posted : 25/04/2021 11:00 am
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Reminds me of pallet truck time trials round the factory I used to work in!


 
Posted : 25/04/2021 11:43 am
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“that would be fun after a few pints?”

Usually followed the next morning by some variety or combination of

'ow, that hurts'

'Ooh, email from ebay.........how much!!!!?'

''where did that bruise come from?'

and 'how can i stop the wife from finding out?'


 
Posted : 25/04/2021 1:10 pm
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They are mental fun and you can get a good turn of speed up on them.

Almost indestructible too.


 
Posted : 25/04/2021 10:34 pm

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