The Razor Kick Scooter
Owen Jones | July 16, 2010The Razor kick scooter is the modern parallel of the type of scooter that has been available for 50 years or more. In fact, kids have probably been fixing boards to wheels ever since abandoned wheels became obtainable. As with those archetypal scooters, the Razor kick scooter is propelled forward by foot power. That is, you put one foot on the board and push forward, or in other words kick back on the ground with the other.
This way of propulsion makes the Razor kick scooter an idyllic mode of transport, training and fun for children of all ages. In fact, Razor do not advocate a Razor kick scooter for the under fives unless supervised and say in their manual:
“Children under age eight (8) should ride with adult supervision at all times. All children and preteens should ride with adult guidance at all times”.
This seems pretty strict to me and is almost certainly an instance of over-prudence because of the litigious culture we live in. Just try suggesting to a twelve-year that you have to employ guidance on all of his or her trips!
Having said that the Razor kick scooter comes in approximately seven different guises. There is the Kiddie Kick scooter for the under fives. It is constructed of tough plastic and has a third wheel for added stability.
Then there is the ‘A’ series of Razor kick scooter: the A, A2, A3 and AW. These models are roughly equivalent to a child’s growth in size, skill and experience, although the highest recommended weight for all three models of Razor kick scooter is 65 kilos or 143 lbs.
The Razor kick scooter Pro is a leap up in technology and so has more capabilities. It can be used for extreme sport and will carry a rider weighing up to 100 kilos or 220 lbs.
Last, but not least, comes the Cruiser Razor kick scooter. It will carry 79 kilos (175 lbs) of weight and has larger wheels as it is intended for gentle cruising about. The larger wheels mean that you won’t be aware of any uneven ground underneath you while you are on this Razor kick scooter.
All of these Razor kick scooters share comparable characteristics. All of these models of the Razor kick scooter are of very robust construction and all but the Razor Kiddie Kick scooter are constructed of high-grade aluminium and are built to last.
These Razor kick scooters have extendable steering rods, which means that they can be pulled up to expand with your child or can be shared by kids of diverse sizes. They also share a tough braking system which is applied on the back wheel, making them ultra-safe for operation around pedestrians.
A Razor kick scooter starts at about $40 and so is an economical method for you to ensure that that your child gets regular exercise, gets out from behind his computer, gets some fresh air and sunlight and learns about politeness while having enjoyment being mobile. Apart from all these benefits, a Razor kick scooter will give your child tender reminiscences to look back on for the rest of his or her being.
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