Just
received my
King
Crab Sled from Gilman Gear. I've wanted one for about three years, when I
first saw it in American Football Monthly. My initial reaction is it is
going to be great. It is very compact and light. My 8 year old and
11 year old brought in the box and once assembled carried it outside. It
breaks down for easy storage.
I will be using the sled for youth offensive and defensive lineman drills in pee wee football. It looks perfect!
This is from Gilman....The King Crab Sled develops power at the height of a player coming out of a stance. The special elevated handlebar allows a player to drive the sled in a posture that simulates game conditions. An athlete can generate force more efficiently when operating from a power position. Develop strength and power in the three most important joints: knees, ankles and hips. Use it to increase work capacity and pillar strength. Excellent for general physical preparation. The narrow width of the vertical bars allows an athlete to get a "thumbs up" grip. The handlebars are removable. Once removed, the sled can be driven from a lower tandem bar. Start out at a bear crawl level and work a progression to a higher level of 2-point stance and take-offs. Overall height of handlebar is 39." Overall width is 13." Dual pull hooks allow harness attachment. All welded chassis. Made entirely of aluminum. Will never rust!
See my first pictures of the King Crab Sled below.
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As you can see, the box is pretty small.
The King Crab Sled is 2 pieces; base and vertical arms. There are also two pins to attach the arms to the base. As you can see its smaller than a 60 inch TV.
That's my 11 year old son putting it together in our living room.
As you can see it is very compact. That's my 8 year old son and 11 year old son carrying the King Crab Sled out the backdoor.
Both boys, 3rd and 6th grade say its too light without the weight. We will by some weights tonight. I am thinking close to 150 lbs should start us off right.