Navigator scooters: overview of types and tips for use

Today, scooter manufacturers offer a wide range not only for adults, but even for the smallest customers. These can be children's two-wheeled or even three-wheeled scooters with lights or sound. In this article, we will tell you in detail about all the existing classifications of scooters. And also about what rules should be followed when choosing a means of transportation for your child and much more.

There are 5 main categories of scooters. Before deciding to buy, you should familiarize yourself with each in more detail in order to make sure which model you need.

• Urban. It is considered the most popular category. Includes versatile models for regular city walks. These scooters are characterized by small dimensions, the presence of a folding mechanism, and large-diameter wheels.
• Sports. This category is designed for fans of extreme sports (extreme skiing and stunts). Models in this category are designed for riding on a flat surface. The features include: precisely calculated weight, reliability due to the solid steel alloy slave, small diameter wheels for better acceleration and stunts.
• Off-road. This category means models on which you can easily overcome various obstacles in the form of a bumpy road. Off-road scooters are characterized by the following points: massive dimensions, large diameter wheels, inflatable tires, two brakes (hand and rear).
• Electric scooters. Vehicles in this category are more like scooters in terms of their technical characteristics. Electric scooters are characterized by the presence of a drive from the motor, the impressive weight of the vehicle, the ability to develop high speed.
• Baby. The category can also branch out into urban, sporting and off-road. Separately, three-wheeled options can be distinguished for the smallest children aged 3 years and older.

This manufacturer offers a large selection of children's scooters, which differ in their functionality and equipment. For example, it can be scooters with luminous wheels, built-in speaker or with headlights. Below are the TOP-3 scooters from Navigator.

1. Age: from 3 years old.
2. Soundboard: with non-slip coating. Width - 9.5 cm.
3. Bearings: ABEC 5.
4. Steering wheel: there is a level of adjustment (maximum height - 62 cm), rubberized handles.
5. Backlight: absent.
6. Number of wheels: 2 (width - 120 mm).
7. Wheels: PVC.
8. Frame: aluminum.
9. Dimensions: 62 x 9.5 x 83 cm, 2.5 kg.
10. Maximum load: 50 kg.
11. Average cost: 1,000 rubles.

1. Age: from 3 to 8 years old.
2. Soundboard: with non-slip coating. Width - 13.5 cm.
3. Bearings: ABEC 5.
4. Steering wheel: 3 levels of adjustment (maximum height 62 cm).
5. Backlight: is on wheels.
6. Number of wheels: 3 (front - 120 mm, back - 80 mm).
7. Wheels: polyurethane.
8. Frame: aluminum, plastic.
9. Dimensions (edit): 56 x 13.5 x 8 cm, 2.4 kg.
10. Maximum load: 30 kg.
11. Average cost: 1,000 rubles.

1. Age: from 3 to 8 years old.
2. Soundboard: with non-slip coating. Width - 15 cm.
3. Bearings: ABEC 5.
4. Steering wheel: 3 levels of fixation (maximum height - 63 cm).
5. Backlight: available on the steering column, headlights, LEDs in the steering column, as well as illuminated lights on the bottom of the platform.
6. Number of wheels: 3 (front - 120 mm, back - 90 mm).
7. Wheels: polyurethane.
8. Frame: nylon, plastic.
9. Dimensions: 59 x 15 x 84 cm, 4.4 kg.
10. Maximum load: 50 kg.
11. Add. information: the presence of a sound column.
12. Average cost: 2 500 rubles.

When the moment of choosing a scooter comes, this is a very crucial moment for both the child and the adult who makes a purchase. It is very important not only to be able to please the needs of the baby, but also to purchase a model that will be comfortable, reliable and not too expensive. To move around the city, it is better to choose a model that will not be too heavy and cumbersome, so that it can be folded and carried in your hands. It is also important to consider the weight of the vehicle.

However, scooters for the smallest riders are usually made of plastic and nylon to make it easy for them to move around. If we are talking about buying for a teenager who wants to learn tricks, then sports models from well-known manufacturers should not be neglected... Although this purchase will cost a little more, the scooter's lifespan will be much longer.

If there is a need to move on bumpy roads, then buy an SUV with inflatable wheels and reinforced suspension. Another important detail is the non-slip coating and the ability to adjust the height of the handlebar. Since we are talking about buying a scooter for a child or teenager whose growth has not yet stopped, you should pay attention to this aspect.

For an overview of the Navigator scooter, see the video.