Kick Scooters

Buying the Best Kick Scooters for Yourself and/or Your Child

In this era of rapidly growing technology is it is true there are many benefits for our kids. However all agree movement and exercising are not considered benefits of the technology boom.

This is where kick scooters come in. Kick scooters are easy to maneuver and will promote proper development of your kid`s motor functions. They offer just the right amount of low impact physical exercise, it allows the rider to move around freely while breathing fresh air and what’s more - ask your kids about kick scooters and they will tell you – they’re loads of fun!

You will also find kick scooters to be useful for adults too. Instead of taking out the car and waiting in traffic to go to the local store a few blocks over, why not use an eco-friendly kick scooter?  It’s fun, healthy, more fuel efficient and often times you’ll even get their quicker! These are just some of the reasons why buying an adult kick scooter would be a good idea.

 Tips for Smooth Ride

It`s no secret that these scooters will perform best on flat, smooth surfaces, so to ensure a smooth ride it would be ideal to plan out the root you intend to take.

Of course, you might encounter some challenges such as:

• Speed bumps
• Cracks in the pavement
• Lifted pavement
• And various other obstacles

So rather than trying to force your way through, just go around them. Adding a few yards to your journey is always better than risking damaging your kick scooter.

Taking a Stance

When driving these types of vehicles, taking the correct stance is probably the most important thing you need to pay attention to if you want to stay safe.

There are basically two main stances you can assume:

• Leaning forward – Keep your resting foot close to the back of the wheel, grab the handlebars and lean forward as you push yourself off the ground. This stance ensures straight posture and gives and the most stability and control.
• Leaning backward – Most people make the mistake of keeping their resting foot close to the front wheel, and leaning back. This stance is pretty unstable and it also forces poor posture, not to mention there is the possibility of tumbling over.

So, when choosing the correct stance for driving your kick scooter, keep these two stances in mind and try to find a balance between stability, maneuverability and speed.

Buying A Kick Scooter For Your Kids

These scooters may very well be the best present you can buy for your child; they are fun, easy to use, cheap and will get their heart rate up.

Since they are meant for younger kids, they feature wider deck with non-slip tread to keep your kid stable and safe. Of course, getting a helmet along with knee and shoulder pads is certainly a good idea.

Models we offer are built from sturdy plastic, wear resistant so that they can serve your kids well in the years to come!