What's the difference between a stunt scooter and a regular scooter ?

[notgivingin789]

Hey,

So DS, nearly 7, has outgrown his Maxi Micro Scooter. So was thinking of getting him a two-wheeler scooter. I know he would be good with a two- wheeler as he has driven on his friend's one many times. Though, I have recently come across stunt-scooters, which looks like something DS would like having.

What's the difference between a stunt scooter and a regular two- wheeler ?

Thanks chatty I think the reason why I loved DS Maxi Micro because it was sturdy, which could be due to the fact that it's not foldable. However, researching online, it seems that foldable scooters aren't as sturdy as non foldable ones.

I think I may get DS a stunt scooter instead. I would prefer a Micro stunt scooter because of brand loyalty. But if anyone can suggest a good stunt scooter I can look at it, I would be very grateful.

But if anyone can suggest a good stunt scooter I can look at it, I would be very grateful.

Slamm Scooters

www.skatehut.co.uk/m/brands/slamm/+complete_scooters

Thanks fate do the majority of kids have the Slaam Scooters ? Reading online, I see that the JD bugs scooters are uncool and that the MGP scooters are really good and popular.

MPG are good. DSs best friend has a MPG VX6. The only reason we didn't go for this is because they are very popular - everyone has them.

Is it the micro mx trixx scooter you were thinking of? Looks ok, but there are better in that price range. I also can't find many parts. It's expected that certain parts will need replacing long before the scooter itself does. Primarily wheels because heavy brake use will 'square' the back wheel. If you can't find wheels then you may end up needlessly having to replace the whole scooter.

JD bug and Razor are considered uncool around here. Likewise anything you can find in Argos.

anything you can find in Argos .

I may go for the Slaam scooter as it is cheaper than the MPG and I like the colour scheme of one of the scooters. Obviously if your going to a skate part on a stunt scooter, I need a helmet and knee pads. DS doesn't wear his helmet on his Maxi Micro. Can I get away with not wearing a helmet on the Slaam scooter for the school run ?

Hmm tricky one. Depends on your view of safety. I struggle to get ds to wear his nowadays, but I'd like him to. He did used to when younger though.

ds has never worn knee or elbow pads though. He doesn't like the feel. It just meant he had to toughen up when he scraped his knees.

I'll get safety gear for DS just incase, especially as his going from a three-wheeler to a two-wheeler. Thanks so much for your immense scooter knowledge! I will get DS the stunt scooter and make our first trip to the skater park, GULP, after christmas !

Slaam is a good brand. No helmets worn by scooting kids (and adults!) on the school run here. Pavements are smooth (not cobbles) and hills are minimal.
I agree that you should avoid Argos, Razr,JD Bug,

Not even to the skater park ?!!! eyebrowsonfleek ?

Stunt scooters do the 360 twizzle and bang you on the ankle. They seem heavier and made of metal and are not fun to scoot along to school on- the tyres are hard and you feel every bump and every rough surface.
They are designed for jumps and tricks in a playground or skatepark not for zipping along pavements for any distance.

Thanks tante if needs be, DS will still use his Maxi Scooter for the school run.

On the whole, skaters and boarders are very supportive of each other. The older children help out the younger ones and teach each other things.

My D's is a small 7 year old. I bought him a stunt scooter aimed at a younger age so that it's not too high for him.

notgivin - Sorry, people at the skate park are wearing helmets etc. People going to school dont.

Thanks christina and eyebrows. You know the MGP scooters, or the Slaam scooters. Would they be too tall for my nearing 7 year old DS? I don't want him to look silly or have trouble navigating it, as it's tall for him. But then again, I don't want to get a stunt scooter for his age group and then having to get him a new one a few years later.

This is the one I bought my 7 year old. He's 119cm tall and a small build, which is small for his age.

www.skatehut.co.ukbrands/slamm/slamm_tantrum_iv_stunt_scooter_green_purple.htm

The next size up is for 8+ which would be huge for him. Like bikes, it's easier and better for their confidence if they're not too big. The handle bars aren't adjustable, so my thinking was to get him one that's the right size now and, if he continues being interested, sell that and buy another one in a couple of years. Things like bikes and scooters aren't really worth buying to 'grow into' as they really need to be the right size from day one or they just won't go on them.

Thanks for the tip christina. I'l get that version of the Slaam scooter... do they have other colour schemes of the tantrum scooter ?

I've tried several times to reply to your pm op, but it's not sending so I'll write it here.

Hiya

Stunt scooters are usually not as tall as standard scooters because lower bars to gain stability and better control.

The handles should ideally be about hip height but he'll be perfectly able to manoeuvre it if the handle bars are waist or sternum level - this is the height of most standard (non stunt) scooters.

The handle bars are usually about 56-60cm in height, so measure how high that will come on him. I have a just-turned-7 year old DS too. He's not as into skating as his brother but is tall enough to use DS11s old slamm scooter.

Good luck with your search. I hope that helps!