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What is a stunt scooter?
A stunt scooter is a scooter or scooter with PU tyres that has been specially developed for tricks and jumps and is used both on the street and in skate parks and half-pipes. In contrast to normal City scooters with rubber tyresthe stability and resilience of the scooter is paramount. This is because stunt scooters are exposed to extreme loads during jumps, landings and slides. Unlike conventional city scooters, stunt scooters are therefore not foldable and the handlebar height cannot be adjusted. This means that the Stiffness of the frame and avoids weak points that could not withstand the stresses of daily use.
What components does a stunt scooter consist of?
A stunt scooter consists of various components:
| Deck | The footboard of the trick scooter is narrow and short. A high-quality adhesive coating (griptape) on the deck ensures a non-slip surface and good grip. |
| Wheel | The wheels are made of PU, comparable to the wheels on inline skates. The respective Customs number provides information about the diameter of the wheel. For stunt scooters, the Diameter as a rule: 89 - 110 mm. |
| Ball bearing | The ball bearing is removed after the Annular Bearing Engineering Committee (ABEC) determined. The higher the ABEC number, the better the bearing. The standard ball bearing rating for stunt scooters is ABEC 7. Bearings with a high ABEC rating have a very low manufacturing tolerance and are therefore manufactured with extreme precision. Very good scooters have ABEC 9 bearings. |
| Brake | As with city scooters, the stunt scooter also has a flex fender brake. The scooter brakes by pressing the mudguard against the wheel with your foot. |
| Compression system | The compression system fixes the fork, deck and handlebars. If the handlebars wobble, this is usually due to the compression system. In this case, tightening the clamp (which many amateurs do) will not help.
The following common compression systems are currently available on the market:
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| Clamp | The clamp "clamps" the bar and the fork of the stunt scooter (and thus the respective compression) together. Regular clamps have a diameter of 31.8mm. There are also oversize clamps with a diameter of 34.9mm. The clamp must always be purchased to match the compression system.
The height of the clamp depends on the length of the fork. There are clamps with 1-4 screws. The more screws, the stronger the hold of the clamp. |
| Headset / headset | The headset is important for a smooth and supple torsion fork. There are both integrated (direct mounting on head tube without additional cups) and non-integrated headsets. |
| Fork / Fork | The fork, also known as the fork, is available in different versions:
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| Bar | The handlebar, also known as the bar, ideally consists of a welded element: the one-piece. This gives the scooter extra stability. This is because welded seams are always weak points in the load-bearing capacity. |
| Handle | The handles, also known as grips, are usually made of durable plastic. |
What is the difference between a professional stunt scooter and a model for beginners?
When building the scooters, we work on making the one-piece and the frame stronger while keeping the weight as low as possible. Due to the massive individual parts welded together, the stunt scooter weighs considerably more than a classic scooter. Kick scooter on the scales.
What should you look out for when buying?
A professional scooter is characterised by the following components:
- OnePiece deck
- Integrated headset
- ABEC-9 ball bearing
- Compression systems HIC, IHC, SCS or ICS
- OnePiece fork
- 4130 CrMo Bar
Which stunt scooter for which age?
When is it recommended for children to start riding stunt scooters?
In principle, riding is recommended from around 6 years of age, but there is no fixed age limit. Above all, it is important that the child has a good sense of balance and is already able to ride safely with another child. Kids scooter can move around. However, your child should always wear a Protective equipment wear.
Which stunt scooter size for which age and height?
| Age | Size | Handlebar height of the stunt scooter |
| 5-6 | approx. 110-125cm | 60-75cc |
| 7-9 | approx. 125-140cm | 65-79 |
| 10-12 | approx. 140cm-150cm | 75-80 |
| 12-14 | approx. 150cm-170cm | 78-85 |
| 15+ | from 170cm | 79-90 |
The table above shows which handlebar height is recommended for which age and size category. It is important that the stunt scooter is purchased in the correct size, as the handlebar height on stunt scooters is not height-adjustable due to the extreme strength requirements.
The following rule of thumb will also help you to choose the right scooter: The handlebars of the stunt scooter should be at about hip height, but not above the navel. If you are in doubt between two different heights, you should choose the larger size.
Do you have to learn to ride a stunt scooter?
As with any scooter, normal scooting is not difficult. However, learning tricks and jumps requires some practice. It is important to approach the tricks slowly in order to avoid injury.
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Stunt scooter tricks for beginners and advanced riders
Here you get an overview of the most popular tricks.
Bunny Hop
The bunny hop is probably one of the simplest tricks. The rider hops the scooter into the air so that both wheels are in the air at the same time. The front wheel is lifted into the air first. The bunny hop forms the basis for many other tricks. It is therefore important to master the bunny hop before attempting other tricks.
X-Ride
With the X-Ride, you turn the handlebars 180 degrees while riding and then continue riding with your arms crossed (hence the name X-Ride). The easiest way to do this is to lift the handlebars slightly during the turn. However, it is also possible to perform the turn without lifting.
No-Foot
A cool trick for beginners is the no-foot. You jump into the bunny hop and then lift your feet off the deck for a brief moment. Then land your feet on the deck again - "catch".
Grind
In a grind, you slide over an object such as a railing with the scooter deck. You first jump onto the object with a bunny hop and then slide over it with the deck. Start with low rails, ledges, curbs and edges first. This will help you develop a feel for grinding and reduce the risk of injury. Caution: The edges in skate parks are often waxed. You should therefore take particular care here.
Three-Sixty or 360
In a 360° bunny hop, you jump into the bunny hop and then turn the scooter 360° around its own axis while it is in the air. Here it is important that you reach enough height with the bunny hop to be able to turn the scooter completely.
Tailwhip
The tailwhip is one of the best-known and most popular tricks in the scene. Performed correctly, it is a real eye-catcher. Once again, you start with a bunny hop. You then spin the scooter 360° under your feet before landing back on the deck. It takes some practice to be able to perform this trick smoothly.
Push the deck away with the tips of your toes to accelerate the turning movement.
180° to fakie
For the 180° to fakie, you jump into a bunny hop while riding and then turn 180° with the scooter. If you turn in the direction of your toes, the stunt scooter trick is called a backside 180°. If you turn in the direction of your heels, it is called frontside 180°. The stunt usually ends in a so-called half-cab.
Half-Cab
A half-cab is performed while reversing. For example, after a 180° to fakie or when you are riding backwards down a ramp. So you ride backwards and bring yourself into the forwards position with a jump and a 180° turn.
Barspin
The bar spin is also a real eye-catcher. You will also need to practise a lot for this trick. Get the scooter into the air with a bunny hop and then turn the handlebars 360°. You can practise the spin while standing. This will give you a good feel for how it behaves in motion. Use one hand to actively turn the handlebars and the second hand to catch the handlebars so that they don't over-rotate.
Stunt Scooter Backflip
The backflip is the supreme discipline of stunt scooter tricks. As a beginner, you should definitely stay away from this trick. Here you perform a complete backflip with the scooter. This is usually performed on a ramp. Do not perform your first attempts at this stunt on a hard surface, but in a scavenger pit - i.e. in a ramp built on a pit with foam cubes.
Skateparks in Germany
You've probably already realised that for the advanced tricks it's good if you can practise them in an indoor or outdoor skate park: https://www.skatemap.de/
sk8park.de shows you the best skateparks in Germany. A skatepark can be either an indoor skatepark / indoor skatepark Skate hall as well as a Outdoor skate park act. As a rule, they are accessible for all roller sports.
What protective equipment do you need for stunt scooters?
As with inline skates, it is essential to wear suitable protective equipment, consisting of a skate helmet and protectors, when practising and performing tricks and stunts. Do you want to try out your new scooter properly? Use our tips for your first steps with the stunt scooter.
- Safety helmet
- Elbow pads
- Hand protectors
- Knee pads
- Any protector clothing
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