I am a BIG advocate of free range parenting and getting children to make the most of the outside. My boys had as much of a free range summer as I could afford them and have bikes and scooters. Their best buddies also have a Kettler GO Kart that they adored using over the summer. This Autumn we have been putting the Kettler Go Kart Nitro Extreme through its paces.
The Kettler Go Kart Nitro Extreme is a go kart aimed at children aged 7 to 12 years old and we have had children on it from aged 6 through to 12 so can attest that it is suitable for a wide age range and that they can adjust the seat themselves, so no adult intervention is needed to get it ready for the next child. (Sorry about the pictures, but it has been so dark here)
The Kettler Go Kart Nitro Extreme has an RRP of £249, which is a lot of money, however, if it lasts from ages 7 to 12, which is five years and gets use throughout that time I think that it is extremely good value for money. Plus they hold their value, just take a look on ebay and see how much they sell for second hand.
Since we got the Go Kart it has been used every day come rain or shine and has been great for encouraging them to get out and exercise. We live on an estate and there are some inclines, but the Go Kart handles them really well and once the boys got used to it no push starts were needed.
Ease of Assembly
Me and the boys managed to put this together ourselves in around 20 minutes. The box it came in was MASSIVE, but this meant that we only need to add the wheels and handle/steering wheel.
Quality of build
We are hugely impressed with the quality of this go kart. Yes it should be good for the price, but it is sturdy and goes over bumps and kerbs with ease and feels really solid and of great quality. My friends Kettler is 6 years old and still looks great, so Kettler has a good reputation.
Playability
There is something fantastically fun about being on a kart. Being closer to the ground makes you feel as though you are zooming at great speeds. The Go Kart Nitro Extreme is a big hit where we live with children queuing up to take a go on it.
We love the Go Kart Nitro Extreme and think that the boys will get a lot of play out of it. The only negative is finding space in the ever full garage to store it!
Disclosure: We were sent a Kettler Go Kart Nitro Extreme to review. As always my thoughts and views are my own and are not influenced by anyone in any way.