Looking for the perfect scooter for your student going back to school? Look no further than this list of five great choices of scooters that will help children get from place to place in a quick and fun fashion.
Razor A2 Kick Scooter
Price: $35.64 on Amazon
Weight: 6 pounds
Features: Sturdy aluminum construction; rear fender brake; patented folding mechanism
The classic and original kick scooter, Razor offered the world one of the most popular versions of the scooter ever created. With a simple design, foldable construction for easy, on-the-go carrying, and a simple rear brake and shock system, the Razor scooter is a sturdy ride for all uses and occasions. Great for students wanting to get from home to school in a quicker and more entertaining fashion, this scooter’s compact size is and sleek pattern is safe for children of all ages.
Kent Super Scooter
Price: $66.73 on Amazon
Weight: 18 pounds
Features: Big inflatable tires; brakes to stop the front and back wheels; great on rough roads
A different style of scooter compared to the original A2 by Razor, the Kent Super Scooter is a larger, sturdier version of most portable scooters. With a look and features more similar to a bicycle, the Super Scooter has bicycle sidepull brakes and a wide standing surface fitting one or two feet comfortably. Parents with safety in mind will feel more at ease when their child rides this rugged contraption.
Razor E100 Electric Scooter
Price: $104.54 on Amazon
Weight: 25 pounds
Features: Motor reaches speed of up to 10 mph; batter lasts up to 40 minutes per charge; hand-operated front brake
With a high-torque, chain-driven motor, this Razor scooter is a great step up from scooters only moving with rider-generated power. With a large, pneumatic tire for coverage on all terrains, the E100 is quick enough for fun without being too dangerous for kids. A little bit of a nervous ride if given to a young child, this electric scooter is best suited for kids eight and older and for those experienced in riding manual scooters and bikes.
Razor Jr. Folding Kiddie Kick Scooter
Price: $32.25 on Amazon
Weight: 6.5 pounds
Features: Three-wheeled design; plastic polypropylene deck; soft foam handgrips
An option for kids ages three to six, this three-wheeled design is perfect for helping aspiring scooter riders build balance and coordination. With an impact-resistant plastic body and foldable compact design, this junior Razor scooter is safe and fun for children looking for an exciting outdoor activity.
Street Surfing Whiplash Wave Scooter
Price: $51.25 on Amazon
Weight: 2.5 pounds
Features: Part casterboard and part scooter; extra wide skate flexing base; made of nearly indestructible ABS plastic
A new “wave” of scooters, the Whiplash by Street Surfing simulates the feel of surfing and skateboarding onto a scooter. With a front and rear panel for each foot, riders get to glide back and forth across the ground. A relatively novel phenomenon, this type of scooter is the next greatest thing and biggest fad in scooters for all adolescents.
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