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4.5
I did quite a bit of research on scooters before buying one for my son. Bottom line is that you get what you pay for...up to a point.There are a load of inexpensive scooters that are often said to be "good enough". Their limitations are smaller wheels that wear out or break faster or more easily. They have weight limits that your child may exceed by the time they're 11 or 12. The decks are smaller and the brake actuators are smaller and may be harder to use. The whole scooter may break if they do some curb hopping or other minor 'tricks' or hard usage. So you'll end up buying a second and perhaps third or fourth, making the bargain much less bargainy.This is a solid scooter you can get for about 50% more than the cheapest available. It has big heavy duty wheels that will take a long time to wear out and won't break unless your kid is doing tricks that would cause you to wet your pants if you saw them doing it. It has a large deck with plenty of foot space for better balance and fewer foot slips. Big brake pedal with raised markings which is easy to actuate and control. Solid heavy duty welds, thick aluminum and a fixed handlebar, plus >200lb weight load limit.In short, this scooter is safer than a $20 cheapie, will last longer, and you probably won't ever have to do anything with it like replace wheels. Some folks that really beat on it report they need to change the grips on the handlebars. They seem pretty tough to me.Worst problem with these is everyone knows they're a good scooter, so it may get stolen more often. My son was messing around with friends a few weeks ago and they all left their scooters on a lawn out of sight for a few minutes. My son's pro was grabbed but not the others. So make sure someone keeps an eye on this or its put away.I have an 8 year old son who started out with a fold-up Razor and then all of the sudden it became the thing to do with his little click. Growing up as a skateboarder I quickly realized he needed a better scooter (pro model) and I started doing research. Not knowing if this was another month long fad like so many things for kids his age I didn't want to spend a ton of money so when I found this at under $50 I couldn't believe the features it had compared to other scooters for twice as much. I decided to purchase and couldn't have been happier with my decision. This was one of Razor's first "Pro" models and for a beginner transitioning to intermediate it's been great. The only issue I have and why I didn't give it 5 stars is it's still an in expensive model. My son's skills advanced so quick the flaws between this and the other true "Pro" models has became apparent. I live in Southern California and my son and I now go to the local skate park all the time and he's ready for a more advanced model. If you want a decent transition scooter to see if your child is really into it then I highly recommend this one. If you know your child is in it for the long haul you can probably skip this one and pay $25-40 more for a fairly good "Pro" model by another manufacturer.I bought this to ride with my kids. I am 5'10" and my husband is 6'2". It is a great, sturdy scooter. My only complaint is the handle bar height. I wish it was a little higher. It's actually the same height as my son's A1 fully extended. The platform is a great size and you can easily put one foot on and the toe of the other without a problem. I just feel like I'm bent over so much while riding. I guess it will take some getting used to. Figured my son can use it when my daughter moves up from her Razor Jr to my son's A1. It was a good purchase in the sense that we will be using it for quite a while. The hubs and I will use it some, but not as much as the kids!This scooter wasn't quite what I expected. I'm not a user myself, so I didn't know what features to look for when buying this gift for one of my three sons. What I do know is that we've gone through...I dunno, a dozen different scooters?! And they break down a lot faster than I'd hope.This scooter is definitely stronger than the fold-up type, so in that sense it's a win.What I didn't realize is that unlike the other ones we've had the height is not adjustable. To my non-expert eye the height seems about right for my 4'11 son, but I'd been thinking this would last a few years. Maybe short is the style for doing tricks? But my kid just zips around the neighborhood and he's already needing to bend over a bit.I'll be looking to see if there's an after market replacement for the neck to see if it can grow with him. In the meantime, if you or your recipient is adult height, be sure to take a good look at the height of this model before buying.Purchased this scooter for a neighbor kid who's scooter was unfixable. Was very pleased at how strong the scooter is and i am sure it will hold up to the abuse he will inflict upon it. The finish looks great, the full length sandpaper on the deck is a plus for extra traction be it riding through puddles or jumping over obstacles in the driveway. I was happy to see that it had real rubber grips that will hold up very well. As a plus to this scooter the bearings are a definite upgrade compared to the foldable razors. I really like how this one does not fold and feels a lot more solid. The handle bars felt a bit more wide then the razor a2 and a3 that reside in my garage but this works out well for the boy that i bought it for since he is taller and more husky for his age.This is a best value scooter right now. The handles rotate 360 degrees, the wheels and bearings (ABEC 5 rated, which you can upgrade later) are quite fast for stock, the fit and finish is very good, the size is appropriate for kids and smaller adults, and this weighs only 7 pounds (I measured it myself on a digital scale). The grips are very sticky and has good feel. It feels precise riding this and maneuvering corners. If you are not going for scooters like Envy, then this might be the best choice for the casual rider. Supports up to 220 pounds, which should cover a large segment of the population. Comes with a hex wrench and the handles do need to be installed and tightened by hand.I am very pleased with the quality of this scooter. My 7 year old rides it constantly....and hard. The frame is very sturdy and the wheel bearings are holding up great. The only wear and tear are to the ends of the handlebar grips but that is only because he lets it drop to the ground after use. (I've even took a couple burns with it and I'm 195lbs.)Es difícil encontrar esta marca en México, pero Amazon lo hace posible, además llegó antes de lo esperado lamentablemente como es de importación se tuvo que pagar el envío, pero lo vale.My 11 year old loves this scooter. Well built and very strurdy. No fear of hammering out tricks and launching from ramps. Quiet bearings and easy to do tricks. He said give it 5 stars dad.... best scooter I've ever riddenThe razor II SCOOTER is great....I would go next leve upl to include the aluminum wheels next kid....all good. Great value.It was a big hit with my grandson
