What’s the scooter like in day-to-day use?
The definition of ‘day-to-day use’ for a stunt scooter is a little different than for a general-use scooter. We’re not assessing its suitability for trips to and from school, but its durability, weight and momentum in a skate park.
As a metal-framed two-wheeler, the TS360 does take more skill and stability to kick off and go, but since the intended audience is older, this shouldn’t be a problem. Our tester’s nine-year-old – not particularly adept at stunt scooting when he began – could control it well and gather speed quickly.
Because of the metal frame and small, hard wheels, there’s some rattle when in motion. But, in general, the frame feels very solid. The extra-soft, grippy rubber of the handlebars is comfortable to hold tightly over time, which helps with stability – and of course would also help with stunts and tricks.
How heavy is the TS360 Shadow Stunt Scooter?
Altogether, the scooter weighs 3.8kg, which isn't much heavier than the younger RGS-1 and -2. The lightweight frame means the TS360 is easy to learn small tricks on as a beginner, but it also has enough extra weight to give it momentum when it’s moving. Our tester’s nine-year-old came into the testing period as a complete novice, and within a week had learned two small tricks.
Can the TS360 be folded?
Stunt scooters like the TS360 don’t fold, and it also doesn’t have a kickstand, which would get in the way when performing grinds or tricks. This might be ideal for the skate park, but is a little inconvenient everywhere else.
During testing, the TS360 was frequently dropped and left on its side. However, storing it isn’t a problem. Even though the handlebars are wide, it’s easy enough to twist them to the side so that the standing footprint is only 67cm x 11cm – not difficult to slot into a small space.
Is the TS360 Shadow Stunt Scooter easy to clean?
The colour scheme means that dirt isn’t obvious, though the non-slip covering on the baseboard does get scuffed quickly in a way that would be hard to remove without scrubbing. There aren’t many places for mud to get trapped, so a quick spray-down makes the TS360 look almost new again after use.
Over time, the end pieces covering the handlebars discoloured slightly from their original purple. Whether this was from sunlight or hitting the floor we’re not sure, but the deterioration was only cosmetic.
What is the TS360 Shadow Stunt Scooter like to look at?
This model gives an immediate impression of careful, durable engineering, with high-end finishings and an attention to detail. There’s only one colourway available – black and purple – which does feel like a choice that wouldn’t appeal to everyone. Our tester’s nine-year-old enjoyed using it, but wasn’t particularly in love with the design.
Is the TS360 Shadow Stunt Scooter good value for money?
At £69.99, the TS360 isn’t a casual purchase, and it’s new enough that there aren’t any available secondhand. But the huge maximum weight (100kg) and solid design means your older child could use it all throughout their teen years and beyond, if they wanted – and it would likely be safe and usable for all of that decade.
While we hope that 3StyleScooters will expand their parts and maintenance section to include this scooter, even without that safety net we think the TS360 would go the distance. And £69.99 is a price point where a teenager could feasibly save up for it themselves, which suits the intended audience to the ground.