How to Choose a Stunt Scooter

1. How to Choose a Stunt Scooter The scooter has increased in popularity over the past few years with adults and children. There is such a wide selection from your basic kick or park scooter through to specialized stunt scooters, which are designed to take a beating and enable you to do all types of tricks, which puts tremendous pressure on the scooter. Stunt scooters are not the same as the cheap kick scooters you can purchase at most toy stores. The stunt scooter doesn’t fold and you cannot adjust the height. The reason being is that by not folding or adjusting, there are less moving parts which could break when jumping, also it ensures the strength of the scooter, without compromising the durability to enable you to try the same trick time and time again, perfecting it. As you can imagine, this means that the scooters also come in a wide range of price brackets, which you need to understand so you can purchase your first stunt scooter with confidence. Entry level stunt scooters have smaller handlebars, wheels, and a basic headset. These are low scooters, which enable you to pull up the bars when jumping. The bar width is important for stability and balance when riding the ramps. This stunt scooter is ideal for riding to school, but adds a larger front wheel for a smooth ride when riding over cracks, rocks, or ditches that may get in your way. The more money you spend in buying your stunt scooter, the longer-lasting the components will be. Everything gets bigger as you pay more. The entry level stunt scooter has small wheels, the next option will have stronger bards, larger wheels, a strong deck, and a sealed bearing headset. This makes it stronger to take higher impacts when jumping. It's wider for added comfort and the larger handlebars make it easier to balance. Then you move onto the higher range stunt scooters. They get stronger and lighter as you pay more. The high-end scooters are light and strong with large wheels, deck, and aluminium bars to aid in the lightweight of their scooter. They are ideal for the high impact you put on them as you practice tricks. The more you spend, the finer the finish. Choosing a stunt scooter may be daunting if you don't know what you are looking for, which is why you want to rely on the assistance of a specialised scooter store who can help you customize the

2. scooter based on how strong you need it based on your experience and ability. A child that uses their scooter to get to school is not going to need the strong scooter, when a smaller child that does tricks, will need a stronger scooter and a more expensive scooter that will enable them to do the tricks they want in a safe and effective manner. Focus on your height. Bear in mind things get bigger and stronger the more you pay. If you are tall, you will have to pay more for a more advanced stunt scooter that can provide you with handlebars that are easy to hold onto. It's important to have some idea on the kids and commuter scooters on the market to ensure you don’t confuse them with a good quality stung scooter. The commuter or kids scooter is designed for a smooth ride to work, school, or on family days out. These are stable scooters, adjustable in height so they can grow with the child and you don't have to keep buying new scooters as they grow. About Us: Ripped Knees is a new stunt scooter and extreme sports store based in Newcastle in the United Kingdom and catering to clients on a national scale. This company has been catering to their clients around the country for almost two years, building up an outstanding reputation for their custom-built stunt scooters, their quality parts, and they are ready to purchase scooters, along with top brands. All scooters are pre-tested prior to dispatch, ensuring that the company's high-quality standards are met. Ripped Knees is the biggest stockist of branded scooters and the only dedicated scooter store in Newcastle. To find out more, visit https://www.rippedknees.co.uk/.