You can see the scooter in the schoolyard and on every street corner. The demand has led to an explosion of new scooters and a large selection of spare parts. Also, professional trick scooters, made of sturdier materials, have found their place in the hearts of young people. A whole scooter subculture has become a reality in the skating community, and there are increasingly higher demands for the quality of components.
A trick scooter differs from other regular scooters by having a stable platform that cannot be folded. Likewise, the scooter's bar is not adjustable, as it creates a weak point for instance at hard landings, slides, or barspins. Pro scooters are made of steel and aluminum to keep the weight down and the durability high.
A pro trick scooter consists of the following components: Deck, wheels, ball bearings, brake, compression system, clamp, headset, fork, bar, and grips.
Manufacturers always strive to achieve the highest strength and durability. There is often work to strengthen the deck and headtube connection, make the one-piece bar stronger, and ensure a smoother compression system. At the same time, it is a challenge to keep the weight as low as possible, and some trick scooters are therefore better suited for ramps, street, or simply small jumps on the residential street.
The sport of "freestyle" scootering places incredibly high demands on the scooter's components. A high-end scooter must, to be as strong as possible, have a one-piece deck, integrated headset in the deck's headtube, ABEC-9 ball bearings, one of the following compression systems HIC, IHC, SCS, or ICS (read more about these in our scooter guide), one-piece fork, and a strong 4130 CrMo bar.
If you want to learn more about trick scooters, you can read our huge guide. Otherwise, you are always welcome to contact our customer service, who is ready to answer your questions.