Stunt Scooters - Questions and Answers

For new riders stunt scooters will often seem difficult and you will probably have hundreds of questions about the extreme sport such as how to do tricks, where to ride and how to improve your current stunts. Here is a list of some of the most common questions relating to stunt scooters which you may find helpful if you are looking to improve at the sport:

Question: What is better a reinforced threaded fork or a threadless fork with a compression system?

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Answer: In threaded forks the threads cut in the fork making it thinner in the crevice of the threads, therefore being less strong. Also threadless forks have more contact area when you clamp creating more friction holding your bars to the forks increasing durability. Generally threadless forks with compression systems are better for these reasons.

Stunt Scooters - Questions and Answers

Question: What does the word allyoop mean?

Answer: an Allyoop is when you get air on your scooter out of a quarterpipe in one direction but spin the opposite way.

Question: How long does it take to become skilled at the sport?

Answer: Stunt scooters are generally easy to pick up compared with similar hobbies like skateboarding or BMXing, and after a few months of daily practising you should be able to do quite a few good tricks.

Question: Where is the best place to learn to ride?

Answer: Being around friends or more experienced riders will always make you improve at stunt scooters, so head down to a local skatepark or Google to see when your nearest event is and head down to get some tips.

Question: What is a tranny?

Answer: A tranny refers to a transition, such as between platforms or rails on the skate park.

Question: Can females be good at riding scooters?

Answer: Certainly, even though there are less about, girls can still make great riders. Razor originally had some female sponsored pros around 2000 namely Lamora Lyons and Lisa Grizmer, proving gender is not inhibitive.

Question: What is an easy stunt to perform?

Answer: If you are a beginner and want to learn some easy tricks, start with a basic jump and then try a tailwhip.

Question: Do I need an expensive ride to perform well?

Answer: In most cases the more you spend the better quality your ride will be, with more dear stunt scooters having reinforced features and compression systems increasing their durability and performance.

Question: Do I need metal wheels?

Answer: It is not 100% necessary to have metal core wheels on your stunt scooters although when doing hard tricks and riding regularly weaker plastic or rubber material wheels may break more often.

Question: What is the difference between a standard briflip and an inward briflip?

Answer: A normal briflip is a back up stunt scooter flip whereas an inwards briflip is where the stunt scooter goes forwards during the flip.

Hopefully these answer some common questions relating to scooters and you will be able to put what you have learnt about the sport into practise the next time you are out riding.

Stunt Scooters - Questions and Answers

Razor Scooter - All the Best Scooters

Scooters have been around for a long time. Razor is one of the companies that have taken the scooter to a whole new level. From kick scooters to electric scooters, Razor has them all. Here we are going to talk about the kick scooters. Razors inventive design and build of the kick scooter has taken the scooter to new levels. Riding ramps and doing freestyle tricks are now a common thing due to the Razor kick scooters, with all this keeping the awesome function of folding for easy transportation. Razor has the A series of scooters as well as the Pro version, the Cruiser, the Carvr and Kiddie Scooters.

The A1 is a scooter for the beginner. It is the most inexpensive of the A series and created for a beginner or a young rider. As you get older and better the next scooters are the A2 and the A3. Each of these scooters get a little more expensive then the one before it, but with that the quality and the ride gets better as well. Someone that has been riding for a while would probably be best riding the A2 or A3.

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Once you are ready to take the next step, the Pro model is waiting. This is a heavy duty professionally designed and built by the Razor team. This is the board that you can feel confident on riding the ramps and busting out some awesome freestyle tricks and trust that it is going to give you a great ride for a long time. You can check out some insane scooter riding on youtube, and these videos show that scooter riding is not just for kids that cannot skateboard well. Scooters are become an extreme sport of there own. Inventive new tricks, crazy stunts, and high speeds are the stuff you now see from scooter riders. No longer just a toy to cruise on the sidewalk, but scooter riding is an extreme sport.

Razor Scooter - All the Best Scooters

If you are into cruising and riding hills and sidewalks then razor also has a board built for that. It is called the Cruiser. The Cruiser is built for just that, cruising. It is designed with a wider deck and larger wheels for a smoother more comfortable ride. Rocks or cracks in the pavement will not matter one bit because the cruiser will roll right over then and you will hardly feel them. You do not need to worry about hitting a rock in the street when you are cruising at high speeds down the hills.

The Carvr is a scooter with two small wheels and a truck in place of the normal single back wheel. This design makes it easy to balance and ride wherever you want. It has a large wheel much like the Cruiser in the front so that the ride is nice and smooth.

The Kiddie Scooters are just that, scooters for the kids. They are built small and with safety in mind. Made out of plastic they are for very young boys and girls that want to get an early jump on scooter riding.

Razor Scooter - All the Best Scooters

So Many Scooters, So Little Time

When Razor Scooters first burst on to the scene in 2000, many thought they would disappear into oblivion never to be heard from again. Instead, a whole new category of kids' recreational gear was born.

The original Razor Scooter is still Razor USA's best selling item, though the company has launched a dizzying array of new products such as the "PowerWing Caster Scooter", the "RipStik", the e-Series Electric Scooters, the "Dirt Quad", "Scream Machine", "Pocket Mod" and many others. Some even speculate that Razor will one day come out with its own line of electric cars.

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In the wake of Razor's phenomenal success, many copy cats emerged to rival the original Razor Scooter such as the "Mico" Scooter, the "Xootr" and many Chinese knock-offs. RazorUSA even introduced various models based on the original push scooter concept. Despite the competition, Razor continues to dominate the push scooter market both in terms of popularity, variety and durability. Consider this review from a mom on epionions.com: "So are they still cool? Absolutely!! We're the neighborhood hangout for kids of all ages, and they all flock to the razor scooter. Only the coolest of the cool have these... (oh, I can't believe I said that!)... "

So Many Scooters, So Little Time

So far, Razor's list of push scooters includes the following:

2-Wheeled Scooters

o A Scooter
o A2 Scooter
o A3 Scooter
o Pro Model Scooter
o Cruiser Scooter
o Carvr Scooter
o A5 Lux Adult Scooter

3-Wheeled Scooters

o Kiddie Kick Scooter
o PowerWing Caster Scooter

Given all the choices, which one is best for you or your loved one?

Over the past several years, I have made a living selling Razor Scooters. Based on my experience, here are my recommendations:

By far, the most popular model we sell is the Razor "Pro Model" Scooter. The "Pro Model" is well designed, is sturdy, looks cool and can take a beating. This scooter was designed by the Razor Team riders themselves, so it's built for stunt and trick riding. This scooter is for more advanced riders aged nine on up, though the manufacturer says the scooter is fine for kids as young as five.

Beginners should start with the "A" Scooter which closely resembles the original Razor scooter from 2000. It's portable, easy to ride and comes in a variety of colors like Red, Black, Green, Blue and even Pink. It's also very inexpensive - never more than . Variations on this scooter include the "A2" and "A3". The "A2" includes a wheelie bar so riders can begin performing stunts and can add a bit more variety to their riding. The "A3" is like the "A2" except it has shocks on the front wheel and larger 125mm wheels - it's sort of the Cadillac of the A series Razor Scooters. These scooters are for kids five and up according to the manufacturer. There is also the Purple "A2" Scooter for those looking for a truly unique ride.

For toddlers, Razor makes the "Kiddie Kick" Scooter which has three wheels and is made for four to five year olds who want to familiarize themselves with the world of kick scooting. Because it has three wheels, it's easy to stand on so kids don't need to have fully developed balancing skills to ride it.

For the latest in new scooting technology, there is the Razor "PowerWing" which has suddenly become very popular as it represents another twist on the evolution in asphalt recreation that has come to dominate urban landscapes since the invention of the skateboard in the 1960's. You've probably seen the commercials for the "PowerWing" on TV, but if not, you can do a search on YouTube and find a copy there. The "PowerWing" is still so new that kids are figuring out how to turn it into a stunt riding apparatus; no doubt we'll see some interesting tricks performed on it in the coming months. The "PowerWing" is good for kids aged six and up.

The "Carvr" scooter is a very weird hybrid between a skateboard and a scooter. It's barely worth mentioning in my opinion since it's not a good seller at all and it really looks like a mutant "scootboard" that should be put out of its misery - fast. No doubt RazorUSA will discontinue this item some time in the near future.

What about teenage and adult riders?

Again, the Pro Model scooter is the most popular young adult scooter that we sell since it has become a kind of urban phenomenon that rivals both skateboarding and BMX. The stunts riders perform on this unit are really amazing and there are hundreds of YouTube videos out there to prove it - a small fraction of which are on our web site. Because of its broad appeal, the "Pro Model" Scooter is a great ride for kids young and old - even college kids use it as a commuter vehicle between classes.

If your interest is primarily transportation, then you'll want to check out Razor's line of larger scooters - the "Cruiser" Scooter and the "A5 Luxe" Scooter. The "Cruiser" Scooter is cool because its larger wooden deck gives it a classic feel and can accommodate bigger feet. It also has larger 140mm wheels giving it a bit more height.

The "A5 Luxe" Scooter with 200mm wheels is by far the closest thing Razor has to a push commuter vehicle. We just started selling this scooter and already we've seen it gain traction quickly. Even I want one! I'm sure we'll see this scooter pop up across campuses and even office parks nationwide in coming months. It's easy to carry and because it's foldable, it can be taken on the subway and even right up the elevator. Once Razor adds the cup holder, you may just want to ditch your car.

So Many Scooters, So Little Time