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Guide to Purchasing Scooters
Finding it hard to decide on the perfect scooter? You’re in the right place! Here at SkatePro, we offer a wide range of scooters, ensuring there's definitely something that will fit your preferences. This guide aims to help you narrow down your choices by highlighting the scooter type that best fits your needs.
Whether you want to perform tricks and stunts, need a durable scooter with large wheels for commuting, or are after an entertaining scooter for your young child, we have what you need. This guide will help you find the scooter that best caters to your requirements.
Overview
Pro Scooters for Performing Tricks and Jumps
In the realm of pro scootering, imagination and daring tricks are essential. Trick scooters or stunt scooters, as they are sometimes known, are crafted to withstand intense tricks and performances. While they can serve a transportation purpose, their primary function is for performing stunts and jumps.
Pro scootering offers vast opportunities for creating new tricks or exploring new skate venues. Given that the sport is focused on stunts, pro scooters are designed to be both robust and nimble.
Important aspects to consider when selecting a complete pro scooter:
- Bars: Choose a solid, one-piece bar. Adjustable bars lack the strength required for stunts.
- Wheels: A strong metal core is crucial for executing tricks. Plastic cores won't withstand the impact of jumps, making them suitable only for complete beginners.
- Skill Level: At SkatePro, we identify a skill level – ranging from beginner to advanced. Beginners will find beginner scooters easier, while advanced ones might necessitate more refined skills.
- Scooter Size: The recommended strategy for pro scooters is selecting one where the bar height is between your hip and navel. Ensure the bar height specified aligns with this distance from the ground.
As you hone your skills as a scooter enthusiast, the need for superior components becomes more significant. Whether you're seasoned and seeking precision or new and eager to build your ideal ride, our custom scooter builder is both enjoyable and functional:
Pro scootering is for everyone! No matter your age or expertise, we have a range of premium complete pro scooters to meet your needs. Start exploring today:
Children's Scooters – From Toddlers to Young Teens
Scootering provides countless hours of outdoor enjoyment for children of all ages. Whether traversing the neighbourhood, rolling up and down the driveway, visiting friends, or accompanying parents – children's scooters add excitement to any outing!
Early encounters with a scooter can spark a lifelong passion for scootering and cultivate enduring friendships. The freedom of wheeling around is truly a shared joy.
Three-Wheeled Scooters for Young Children
The perfect starting point for toddlers, three-wheeled scooters offer extra stability, making the learning process easier. They help young children become accustomed to wheels underfoot. Simply put, 3-wheel scooters are ideal for little ones beginning to learn steering and movement.
Available in a variety of beautiful hues, you’re likely to find one in your child’s preferred tone. Fasten their helmet securely, and watch them embark on a journey full of smiles and laughter!
Considerations when selecting a scooter for your child:
- Size: Many children's scooters are adjustable in height. Ensure you choose a model where the handlebars aren't higher than the child's chest level, and avoid those where the bars fall below their hips. The most comfortable height for kids is around their navel.
- Durability: Abide by the manufacturer's maximum rider weight recommendation for extended scooter lifespan.
- Wheel Size: Larger wheels provide better stability and maintain speed efficiently, whereas smaller wheels are easier to speed up and keep feet closer to the ground.
- Safety: Ensure there’s a safe area for riding, ideally flat and traffic-free. Young children should always be supervised by an adult and should wear protective gear such as a helmet and protection pads.
- For Toddlers: Opt for a three-wheel scooter that aids in developing motor skills.
If you’re searching for a scooter for a little one or a young teen, our selection offers options for all:
Big Wheel Scooters for Commuting
Scooters are not solely for tricks or entertainment – they are a practical transport solution for adults too! Big wheel scooters excel in shorter commutes or navigating urban environments swiftly. With larger wheels than children's or trick scooters, they glide seamlessly over various terrains and keep speed better than those with smaller wheels.
Foldable models are especially useful for commuters, as they can be easily folded for public transport or stored under a desk at work. Owning a reliable set of wheels for quick mobility that can be conveniently put away is highly practical.
Besides their convenience, big wheel scooters transform everyday commutes into enjoyable experiences.
If your children love scootering, why not join them? Engaging in outdoor activities together can be a great way to bond.
Points to consider when buying a big wheel scooter:
- Wheels: Excellent for commuting, big wheels maintain speed and provide stability, a beneficial feature in traffic.
- Foldable: Offering flexibility and convenience, foldable scooters fit easily into small spaces, whether under desks, in cars, or on trains.
- Handlebar Height: With adjustable handlebars, find the right height to suit your comfort, ideally reaching your waist.
- Safety: Never forget to wear a helmet while riding!
Fancy a scooter with a kickstand or pneumatic tyres, perhaps one that's foldable?
Trampoline Scooters – Practise Tricks on Trampolines
A trampoline scooter combines the thrill of scootering with the enjoyment of trampoline bouncing. It allows for extended airtime to practice tricks or flips. Once confident with new tricks on the trampoline, you can start transferring those talents to a “real” pro scooter.
Trampoline scooters also offer the advantage of practising tricks on flat surfaces. If you're not confident on a wheeled scooter yet, trampoline scooters can help build your technique before moving to wheeled versions.
Designed with soft foam decks, trampoline scooters are gentle on trampolines, allowing for rainy day practice. Perfect for indoors, they let you work on tail whips, bri flips, or simple bunny hops.
Trampoline scooters are not only entertaining but also excellent for improving coordination, balance, and motor skills.
We provide a top selection of trampoline scooters with the added benefit of replaceable parts like the headset or bars to keep your trampoline scooter in peak condition.
