Which scooter? How to choose the right height
When buying your first performance scooter, the most important criterion is choosing the right height for the rider.
While standing on the deck, the handlebar should reach roughly above your hips and below your navel. Choosing a scooter that's too low puts you in an incorrect riding position, which can cause back pain after longer rides. A scooter that's too high, on the other hand, makes learning tricks noticeably harder.
| RIDER HEIGHT | SCOOTER HEIGHT |
|---|---|
| 95–115 cm | less than 70 cm |
| 115–130 cm | 70–75 cm |
| 130–145 cm | 76–81 cm |
| 145–160 cm | 82–84 cm |
| 160–170 cm | 85–89 cm |
| 170 cm and up | 90 cm and up |
If you're buying a scooter a size up for your child to grow into, keep in mind that riding may be a bit less comfortable for the first few months – but that's still a better option than a scooter your child will quickly outgrow. The good news: on many models, the handlebar height can later be adjusted or cut down to match the rider's actual height.
| Every deck's description on our shop's website tells you which wheel diameter and width it supports, e.g. a deck built for 110mm x 24mm wheels won't accept a 120mm x 24mm wheel. |  |
