How to choose a stunt scooter for beginners?

It can be difficult to find a stunt scooter for beginner riders precisely because the criteria to be guided by are not clear. Questions arise, which is more important: good glide or stability, comfortable steering wheel or good balance; how important is the popularity of the manufacturer and the price if it will not come to complex tricks on a scooter soon. Of course, you can simply study the ranking of the best models for teens and adults, decide on a budget and acquire the right equipment. But no one will guarantee that it will be easy and convenient to ride such a spontaneously acquired kick scooter.

In order to choose the right stunt scooter for a beginner, first of all, it is worth understanding where the riding will take place: street and park models differ significantly technologically, if there is no equipped area nearby - it is worth considering. In addition, there are a number of other points that future stunt skating fans should keep in mind. It is them that should be considered more closely.

Choosing a stunt scooter for beginners, you will notice that these models - they are also called kick scooters, differ significantly from the classic ones. And first of all, this concerns the presence of detachable connections and the weight of the device. Among the important features are:

• the weight of the entire structure is within 4 kg;
• steering wheel with special swivel clamps;
• one-piece frame made of aluminum, steel, composite materials;
• steering rack with a fixed height;
• small wheel diameter, beginners should choose options up to 110 mm;
• high-quality bearings that can withstand the most intense loads;
• lack of detachable connections, folding frame.

To choose the right stunt scooter, you should pay attention to the fact that his steering wheel for any discipline should reach the waistline... But that's not all, some tricks are easier to perform. with lowered support. In this case, since the height is rigidly fixed and not adjustable, you should immediately take into account your capabilities and prospects.

A short steering column is easier to control. High - provides opportunities to reduce the load on the muscles of the back and spine, which is important for an adult rider. In addition, it is simply more comfortable, although it is inferior to the short one in maneuverability and controllability. The massiveness of the steering wheel also matters - steel ones facilitate the rotation necessary for a tailwipe, but barspin on such a device is more difficult to do.... Moreover, the overall handling will also decrease.

As for the height, everything is pretty simple here. For a person's height of 180 cm, you need a steering wheel 60 cm from the deck, for 170 cm, an option of 55 cm is suitable. If the proportions of the body are non-standard, it is better to try on the stunt scooter individually.

One of the most important parameters. In total, there are 3 options for the shape of the steering wheel for stunt scooters.

1. T-shaped. Similar to the options used in conventional city models. The lightest and simplest, good for beginners.
2. Y-shaped. Rather a professional option for an experienced rider. It will be difficult for a beginner to cope with such a form. In addition, mastering barspin with such a steering wheel is simply inconvenient.
3. Bat-wing... A versatile shape suitable for beginners. It is taken from BMX stunt bike gear by manufacturers and is geared towards serious park riding. Thanks to the upwardly shifted center of gravity, many tricks are much easier with such a steering wheel.

Choosing a stunt scooter for beginners, it is important to pay attention to the correct size of the rider's foot and the deck... There is a simple rule of thumb here: both feet should fit when positioned diagonally, at an angle of 45 degrees, while the toe and heel should not protrude more than 5 cm beyond the platform. If the shoe size is large, then the deck should be wide and long, otherwise it will be simply inconvenient to master the tricks.

If it's a street it is better to give preference to a model with a wide deck, which provides better stability when sliding along the railing. For park riding, narrower models are chosen to provide better maneuverability.

For teenagers mastering stunt scooters, wheels in the range of 100-110 mm, the most stable in their class... For adult riders, the 110-125 mm option is suitable. The same diameter is optimal for street-style riding. For the park, it's best to choose the smallest size.

In the case of discs, it all depends on the preference of the rider. Spokes are lighter, but visually simpler. Solid ones look much more impressive. Honeycomb discs with honeycomb holes are considered compromises. When choosing a material, it is better to give preference to aluminum, which gives strength and rigidity when rolling.

Considering the best kick scooters for beginner riders, it is worth considering their adaptability to the not too confident possession of two-wheeled vehicles. The rating of noteworthy models looks like this.

1. Razor Grom Sport. Compact and lightweight scooter with an all-alloy aluminum frame, reliable bearings, non-slip support platform. The model is considered an adult, has a hard chrome-molybdenum bar with a T-shaped handle. The model has a low ground clearance, which is ideal for maneuvering.
2. Tech Team TT Duke 101... Tricky teenage scooter with Bat-wing handlebars and rail-enhanced deck.The structure of the frame is steel, the most durable and reliable, grooved grips exclude slipping of the palms. The polyurethane wheels have a stiffness of 88A and are quite fast. The set includes a foot brake with high quality rear wheel clamping.
3. Fox Pro Turbo 2. A scooter for beginners with ambitions, from a budget Chinese brand, but in good technical performance. There is a non-slip deck, an ergonomic handlebar, good balance on the railing thanks to a specially shaped rail.

In order to correctly evaluate the models that hit the top or remain outside it, a teenager and an adult rider will not be superfluous to take into account their own preferences and level of riding. For example, cheap options, although considered intended for children, can still be useful at the stage of learning the first tricks. The main thing is that the deck can withstand the load and match the length of the foot.

City or park stunt scooter to choose - it's up to you... In fact, for a rider looking for his own style, both are suitable. City scooters or streets are focused on sliding, jumping from spans, and on park scooters, flips and other complex tricks that require special equipment are performed. If you want to master the street riding style, you should choose models with pegs, reinforced with diagonal steering wheels.

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