The first means of transport for self-movement of a child - scooter. This unit is very useful for the physical and psycho-emotional development of children, since it makes them study at the same time to manage the steering wheel, repel, follow the road. Self-scooter for a teenager seems unnecessary thing, because at this age, children are already mastering two-wheeled bikes.
However, modern devices are so functional, comfortable, which is suitable even for adults. In addition, adolescents often master the tricky models that are not available for kids. The choice of vehicle at this age is more complicated, as it is not easy to please the modern teenage, you need to take into account the mass of the nuances.
Peculiarities
The scooter for a teenager Many begin to choose in the fall, because it is the most popular vehicle to get to an educational institution. At this age, the school is already achieved without accompaniment, so the device must be as comfortable as possible, easy and easy to manage. Features of adolescent scooters:
- versatility;
- It is convenient to store them, since most of them are folded;
- models are usually designed for serious weight, therefore durable;
- The maximum weight that adoleste the teenage scooter can reach 100 kg;
- The mass of the scooter is rather insignificant, from 4 to 4.5 kg, which simplifies the transfer of funds;
- The height of the steering wheel is adjustable, so you can adjust it under the growing teenager.
It is better if you immediately acquire the means of protection and a storage case, transportation.
Review of species
Teenage models are classified for several types:
- off-road That is, designed not for urban, but rather rustic environment - they are with large wheels, maneuverability in such models is small;
- Sport or tricky - Designed for recreation of active type, the wheel diameter does not exceed 20 cm, the details of the movable type are minimized;
- Urban - Designed for ride on asphalt paths, rather maneuverable, high-speed, size is small.
Also scooters are divided into models with a regulated steering wheel and without it.
What is the difference between the trick scooter from the standard:
- At the sports decline is always made of durable metal, in ordinary - from alloys cheaper;
- The steering wheel of the tricky models is not regulated;
- The wheel diameter is less;
- Bearings are very high-quality, high-class, in standard models - the most cheap;
- There are only ordinary devices;
- non-standard steering wheel that allows you to perform tricks.
Thus, materials for sports models are used most technological, high-quality.
They are more reliable, but less comfortable, not equipped with an additional functionality. Standard models are cheaper, suitable for any age. As for tricky, the minimum age of use is 10 years.
ElectrosOs are classified with the following characteristics:
- in the number of wheels - two-, three-, four-wheeled;
- in size of wheels - large and small;
- by type of motor - with a chain transmission and a motor in the wheel;
- By type of battery - lead and Li-Lon, second more expensive and better;
- By motor power - from 100 to 1600 watts.
Rating the best models
Modern scooters for adolescents, although entering a children's segment, but are designed for age up to 14 years. The coolest electrical scooters are designed for operation in parks, suburb, city. All of them have a set of functions needed for a comfortable ride to children from 9 to 12 and from 12 to 14 years old and are able to overcome short distances without any problems - up to 10 km. Especially popular use French, Korean, German, American scooters.
We give the top of the highest quality and popular models.
Among French brands are especially in demand model Oxelo Mid 7 and Oxelo Mid 9
Both of these brands have similar characteristics:
- two-wheeled;
- large wheels, high-quality bearings;
- rear brake;
- Aluminum case with thermoplastic rubber;
- The child's growth varies from 145 to 185 cm.
The ninth model also has a steering brake, the front shock absorber, which make management and ride more comfortable and safe. Both models are reliable, durable and have good customer reviews.
GLOBBER ONE NL 125:
- high-speed model;
- Designed for adolescents from 9 years and older;
- Stylish concise design, suitable for any floor;
- a light weight;
- aluminum alloy frame;
- withstands dimensions up to 100 kg;
- High quality bearings;
- The steering wheel is adjustable from 120 to 190 cm;
- Foldable model that is convenient to transport, store;
- The brake system is duplicated on the steering wheel and rear wheel;
- Medium amortization.
Color gamut - gray and purple, it allows you to choose a model for a boy and a girl.
Among Chinese scooters there are also worthy specimens.
Razor PowerWing:
- Drifter model;
- requires driving experience;
- Bright ergonomic design;
- Metal foot platforms;
- Suitable for children from 9 years;
- Maximum steering adjustment height - 180 cm;
- folded;
- weight of 4.7 kg;
- Stylish colors allow you to choose a scooter for boys and girls;
- build quality at height;
- Powerful bearings, reliable;
- Polyurethane wheels provide depreciation.
Children over 12 years old prefer electrical sinks, so it is worth choosing this type of transport.
RAZOR E300:
- The minimum age of operation is 13 years;
- compact size;
- You can ride for about an hour without recharging;
- Minimum user growth 140 cm;
- depreciation is average, since the wheels of the pneumatic type;
- Maneuverable, speed, easy to manage;
- It goes well in uneven places;
- reliable, durable;
- Pretty big weight.
Euro Scooter:
- weight 12 kg;
- size compact;
- It is convenient to store;
- Before charging, you can go about 30 km;
- The front wheel is amortized, provides a comfortable ride;
- The steering wheel is adjustable;
- You can buy a seat;
- There is a display on which the mode is indicated, the charge, mileage;
- High-speed, therefore not suitable for children of younger school age.
Xiaomi Mijia Electric Scooter:
- Made of high quality aluminum;
- weight 12 kg;
- The battery is recharged during riding due to the system of energy regeneration;
- The wheels of the inflatable type provide good depreciation.
HIPER NX80:
- high-speed model, designed for adolescents from 14 years;
- The maximum speed is 38 km per hour;
- brake on the rear wheel, mechanical type;
- weight 14.5 kg;
- Pretty expensive.
Tips for choosing
Before choosing a scooter to a child of adolescence, it is necessary to consider what characteristics are important for you, to decide on the budget and consult with the teenager itself.
Simple scooters are recommended for age category from 9 years. Electrosamocata, tricky models are designed for children from 12 to 14 years old and older.
Modern manufacturers offer mostly model range of unisex, but there are models that will like to do boys or girls.
The latter prefer bright, catchy design, boys more accurately to laconic brutal models. Although the tastes of the child are individual, and the choice of the apparatus on external characteristics should trust him.
When choosing, in addition to the design, be sure to appreciate the following parameters:
- Steering adjustment will give the opportunity to customize the apparatus under a rather actively growing teenager;
- calculating the maximum envelope, consider that it should exceed the weight of the child one and a half times;
- The optimal wheel diameter varies from 10 to 20 cm;
- The material is also important, a durable frame is always more expensive, but more durable, operation will be longer;
- Weight must be comfortable for a child, as adolescents are already moved independently, they sometimes have to wear scooter;
- Models with dubbed brakes safer;
- The cost depends on the possibilities, but high-quality models can not be completely cheap.
Remember that if you buy a high-speed scooter or sporty, Immediately acquire protection. Do not assume that the child is very clever. In addition, the risk of getting injuries rises in a dirty, crude weather and during the rain.
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