Stunt Scooters - Buying Advice

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What is a Stunt Scooter?

An extreme scooter designed specifically to withstand a lot of punishment. You can do jumps, tricks and stunts on it and use it down a skate park. Doing this won’t invalidate the warranty. Generally the manufacturer will not replace entire scooters but will cover replacement parts. Extreme scooters generally don’t feature a folding mechanism or adjustable handlebar height as it weakens the strength of the scooter. Instead they generally have a one piece handlebar which is much stronger. They generally need to be assembled by placing the handlebars onto the stem of the fork and tightening the clamp which holds both parts together. They tend to be much heavier than a recreational scooter. Parts are generally reinforced for strength.

You can generally upgrade most of the parts, but customers should check that parts will fit before purchasing.

Extreme scooters are generally more expensive. Prices can vary from £65 - £250+

Which one is right for me?

There are a wide range of stunt scooters available, here are some important things to keep in mind when choosing yours.

• Money - You don't want to spend more than is necessary, however the quality of  a product can be discerned by the cost. The higher the cost, the better quality you are likely to get.
• Skill Level - Practically all freestyle models are suitable for beginners, but for anyone more experienced in extreme sports or park riding, you would get the most out of purchasing a higher end pro scooter.
• Weight Capacity – Scooters aren’t just for kids anymore, some have a wider deck and stronger reinforcements for teens through to small adults. Most models can support anywhere from 50Kgs – 100Kgs.
• Handlebars – Generally freestyle scooters will have a fixed one piece handlebar, which provides greater durability and strength when thrashing at the skate park. It is important to purchase the appropriate fixed height. Nearest to mid torso is ideal so that you’re not bending over too much while riding, your back should be relatively straight. For more detailed information, please see our T-Bars and Handlebars Buying Guide.
• Scooter Weight - Most of today's scooters are made from lightweight aluminium, ideal for easy manoeuvrability.

Ability and Age

Most extreme scooters are designed for any ability level and suitable for ages 7 years and above.

Warranty Information

Standard warranties are normally between 90 days and 6 months. Some brands offer a longer warranty, such as Madd Gear which generally warranties parts for 1 year.

As a general rule of thumb, a manufacturer will not replace the entire scooter unless it is a complete write-off. Instead once they’ve identified the fault, they’ll replace the part. The manufacturer doesn’t cover general wear and tear (for example, replacing worn wheels). A manufacturer will very rarely refund an item unless it’s out of stock.

For further information please see individual product pages or our FAQ section.

Does my son / daughter really need an extreme scooter?

It depends, what are they planning on doing with it? If they want to use it for tricks or down a skatepark we’d absolutely recommend getting an extreme scooter as they’re much stronger and more durable than recreational scooters.

What are the differences between cheaper and more expensive models?

Higher-end models tend to be much stronger. They’re forged with stronger metals which tend to also be lighter. Wheels tend to have a metal core, and most top-end scooters will come with a compression system to ensure a smooth ride.

I need some assistance fitting a new / replacement part.

Not a problem, I’d recommend having a look at our Youtube account -  www.youtube.com/skatescouk - we’ve got loads of instructional videos which should solve your problem.

What about weight limits?

Most scooters will have a 100kg limit however scooters designed for younger riders will have a lower limit. The product description will give exact information on the product and it’s limits, target age group etc