We are the manufacturers of this quality, American-made "sit-skate" that zips along any hard, smooth surface by swinging the handlebars from side to side. Recommended for kids ages 3-12, it is available exclusively through our fine independent toy retailers and catalogue distributors. To contact one, visit our list of click here: Independent toy stores that carry the Flying Turtle®.

Voted best toy!

Suggested retail price: $79.95
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See the Flying Turtle® in action!
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Catalogs and Websites that feature the Original Flying Turtle®
 
  Back to Basics (800) 356-5360 Item # 4722
Good Toy Group (508) 979-5550 Item # 398176
Un4Gettable Toys (877) 278-8173 n/a
Kazoo Toys (800) 257-0008 n/a


A unique product of American ingenuity--this timeless toy delights another generation!

HOW’S IT GO??

1.     Sit on the middle of the seat.

2.     Place feet on the handlebars.

3.     Grip the handlebars.

4.     Swing the handlebars from side to side (don’t just turn them—swing!!)

 

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. The Flying Turtle® is a safe toy for children following these guidelines.
  2. Do not use on or near inclines, roadways, or stairs.
  3. Always ride seated, with feet on the handlebars.
  4. Wear shoes.
  5. Allow only one rider at a time.

Homegrown history…Originally designed by a retired Boeing engineer in the 1970’s.  He used a tractor seat on his prototype model and made it for his grandson.  The Flying Turtle® seat of today still resembles the tractor seat of yesterday.

In Brentwood, TN…American workers produce this very high quality product.  The Flying Turtle® is one toy you can pass down to your grandchildren.  Many adults remember riding one as a child.

We’re still trying to figure out, “How’s It Go?”
Its unique method of propulsion has made it the subject of studies in Experimental Nonlinear Physics:

“The front wheels of the machine are connected to the handlebars by a lever, in such a way that they are located behind the axis of rotation of the steering column. This means that a torque applied to the handlebars will cause a lateral friction force by the wheels on the ground, a force parallel to the axle and perpendicular to the direction the wheels are rolling. If a component of this force points to the back of the car, the reaction force of the ground on the car (by Newton's "action/reaction" law) points partly forward and accelerates the car. This is the force that drives the car forward and it ultimately comes from the force you exert on the handlebars (magnified by the lever advantage, which is 2 or 3 for the Flying Turtle®.)”.

Got that?

Any hard, smooth surface…The Flying Turtle® can be ridden indoors on linoleum or hardwood floors as the polyurethane wheels will not mar your floors.  It can be taken outdoors for riding on the sidewalk or driveway, concrete or asphalt. 

Kids create their own ride at only 2 inches off the ground…The more Flying Turtles® you have, the more fun you make, as riders interact with each other, flying through obstacle courses, playing bumper cars, and having races.