Push Scooters - A Kick for Kids of All Ages

In recent years we have seen a resurgence in the use of kick or push scooters. Once considered a play toy of kids, kick scooters are now being used by college students to move around campus, inner city commuters, kick sport enthusiast and well, kids of all ages.

Along with this resurgence comes a growing competition among kick scooter manufactures. In this article we break down this competition and list our top five scooters on the market today.

Xootr MG Pro - One trip to New York's Central Park and you will quickly see why this scooter makes our list. This is perhaps the number one scooter for adults and kids alike. Strong, durable, flexible and one of the safest scooters out there.

Razor 3.0 and 4.0 - This has become Razor's (an industry leader) transition scooter for those that want to combine usefulness with sport. The 3.0 and 4.0 are attractively priced for kick scooters in this category.

Madd Gear Pro VX2 Team Edition - Made by an Australian manufacturer that is intent on producing the best scooters for the serious enthusiast. The Pro VX2 Team scooter is not your mother's push her way to work scooter. Made with the pro in mind the Pro VX2 comes with a slew of extras. This scooter is durable and tough to stand up to tricks and stunts.

Grit Fluxx Pro Scooter - This is another transition scooter for those looking to move up from beginner to more advanced rider. Produced by another Australian company the Grit Pro is an excellent value for the money, is light weight and extremely strong. Still a little hard to find in the USA, the Grit is sure to see increased riders as new distributors pop up.

The Micro Black - The Micro Black along with its sibling the White are made in Switzerland from the people who bring you the Swiss Army Knife. Perhaps the most comfortable scooter in the five we reviewed, the over sized wheels offer an almost effortless ride. Think maximum ride with minimum effort.

All five of the above mentioned scooters are available at Amazon and you can expect to pay anywhere from $150.00 to $250.00 for these items.

Before you run out and buy your new scooter, take a little time to consider how you plan on using your new toy. Is this a weekend recreation scooter to enjoy with the kids? Are you thinking about kicking your way to work a few days a week? Perhaps you are already an enthusiast and looking to upgrade to a more professional model? Be sure to consider these factors and the specific features of your scooter before you buy.

Hopefully now you are armed and ready to enjoy this new recreation. So get out there and kick some scoot, a sport or casual activity that is enjoyed by kids of all ages.

To learn more about the scooters we profiled here, go to http://www.happyscooterreviews.com/ for a more detailed look at our top five kick scooters.

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