Razor Crazy Cart Review

I'm not an adrenaline junkie by nature. But apparently, my 10-year-old Jake is, and that's why the Razor Crazy Cart is the kind of toy he immediately wanted to try the minute he saw it. At $399.99, it's definitely not for the budget-minded, but its speed and amazing spins translate into hours of heart-stopping (me) fun (him).

Aimed at the 9-year-old-and-older set, the Crazy Cart is essentially a go-cart with an electric motor. It measures 37 by 19 by 24 inches (HWD), and weighs a hefty 52 pounds. It comes almost fully assembled; all you need to do is pop on the steering wheel. The On/Off switch can be found just below the steering wheel on the vehicle, and right below that is the charger port. You can plug it in to any regular wall outlet with the bundled AC adapter. Initial charge of the 24V (two 12V) sealed lead acid rechargeable batteries takes about 12 hours, so make sure you charge it long before you plan to use it. According to Razor, a full charge will allow the Crazy Cart to run continuously for 40 minutes.

The steering wheel has an arrow that points in the direction the Crazy Cart is going. When Jake turned the steering wheel fully in one direction and then the other, the vehicle actually went backwards. It's a neat trick, but one that takes a while to fully master. The seat is curved and fashioned out of a sturdy plastic. Jake found it fairly comfortable, but note that you can't adjust it to accommodate different driver heights or leg lengths.

The accelerator pedal, located on the right-hand side, controls the speed, depending on how far down you press it with your foot. The vehicle goes up to 12 miles per hour, which doesn't seem that fast, but in reality, it looks that way when it's careening down your driveway with your 10-year-old at the wheel.

There is no brake. I should have stated that sooner, but now a good a time as any. Instead, there's a drift bar on the right side, next to the seat. While the Crazy Cart is moving, you pull up the drift bar. Doing so sends the Cart into a 360-degree spin. Repeatedly. My driveway had just enough room for Jake to accelerate enough to actually start spinning when he pulled up the drift bar. I strongly suggest you either find a lot of space to use the Crazy Cart, or keep a very close eye on your kid.

It's important to state that at this point in our testing, Jake was whooping it up, completely amazed at how "fast" he was going, and how many times he could spin the Crazy Cart. I, on the other hand, was just grateful that he was wearing a helmet and pads (something Razor recommends you do in its user manual).

The Razor Crazy Cart is the kind of dream toy for a kid with a need for speed. It's fast, but its weight seems to keep it stable, and the spins are the biggest draw. Its high price may be a drawback for many, but if you're willing to make the investment, it's definitely a fun ride. Just make sure you have enough space to use it.

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