At the moment, 1./2010, we offer two Kickspark models, the "good old" Kickspark Esla made of steel and the new Kickspark Max of alloy.
Kickspark video, no music
Instructions video for assembling the Kickspark from the box.
Instructions for assembling the Kickspark from the box.
Kickspark is a new design of Kicksled as well for allround use as for sport and fitness.
Kickspark is lighter than a traditional kicksled yet he major target was to improve stability and manouverability. The stiffness of the frame is an essential feature contributing to this objective. Such a sled is easy to control even at high speeds. 
Kickspark Esla with standard allround steel runners
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Kickspark Max with ice runners
Kickspark Max with snow runners and basket
Kickspark Max with allround runners
Kickspark Max folded
The Kicksparks have a wide range of height adjustment (handlebar height 70-90 cm). The handlebar comes with comfortable and warm grips. You can fold the frame by loosening two bolts with a 10 mm wrench that is in the box. This way transportation and storage becomes easy.
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Kickspark runners (Max and Esla)
Kickspark comes with allround runners, that can be used in almost all kicksledding conditions: ice, roads, paths and trails with a relatively hard snow surface. The standard runners are made of 4.7 mm wide and 28 mm high special spring steel. Their length is 150 cm.
Snow runner is a plastic ski that supports the kicksledder even on ski-doo or cross-country ski trails. Furthermore, snow runners add safety, as they glide better when meeting sand or bare ground.
Ice runner is designed exclusively for kicksledding on snow-free ice, in same conditions as skate touring. It is a high-end product made of a narrow stainless spring steel strip supported by heat treated very hard custom made alloy profile housing. Ice runners feature lightness, frictionless and quiet glide as well as the stability, stiffness and sidewise grip. Kicking at high speeds on snow-free ice with ice runners has scarcely any resemblance with the traditional image of kicksledding. Or what do you think about the 100 km record 3.38.50 ?
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Grip for the kick
Even the fastest sled needs grip under the kicking feet to propel it forward. On snowy surfaces in temperatures well below freezing normal winter boots suffice, but on an icy road or lake you need extra grip under your soles. As glide increases, grip decreases. Crampons are studded kicking soles that can be attached to virtually every shoe. There are a variety of crampons on the market. Kickbike Worldwide has selected for you the ones that have performed best in practical kicking tests. Spike shoes originally designed for track, cross-country or orienteering equipped with 9-12 mm spikes are the best alternative. Ice is a hard surface, therefore the stability of the shoe is important.
Kickspark history
The kicksled has been a traditional means of transportation on the snowy and icy winter roads of Scandinavia. The good old wooden kicksled, with iron runners added around year 1900, retained its basic design throughout the 20th century. First steps towards the new kicksled were taken in the mid-1980"s, when the founder of Kickbike Worldwide, Hannu Vierikko, started his kicksled racing career. In order to make the vehicle faster, he spent innumerous sleepless nights tinkering, testing and reconstructing his sleds. There were no books about building kicksleds. Kickspark had to be designed on a completely new foundation, which proved to be lucky for us all.
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To place an order just email us info@kickbike.com.
Retail prices in Finland eur incl. VAT tax:
Kickspark 169 EUR/ Kickspark Max 195 EUR
Accessories: Ice runners 119 e , snow runners 5,5cm wide 29 e, snow runners 3,5cm wide 19 eur , crampons 29 e
