Advice and guides: everything about freestyle scooters

Freestyle Scooter Size by Height

Detailed table: rider height → overall scooter height, and how to measure your child at home.

What age is a freestyle scooter suitable for

For parents of young children: when the time is right, how to tell if your child is ready for a scooter, and what to choose for the littlest ones.

Freestyle vs. regular scooter

Explains why a folding stunt scooter is unsuitable and when an ordinary one is sufficient.

How much does a freestyle scooter cost

Price tiers from CZK 2,000 up to custom, and what you get with each; helps you set a budget.

Scooter from a chain store or a specialist shop

For those deciding between a hypermarket and a specialist: the difference in parts, service, and lifespan.

Street or park scooter

For riders who already know where they want to ride: how geometry, weight, and components differ.

Complete or custom scooter

When is it worth getting a custom-built scooter, and how do you assemble it so that everything fits together?

Your child has outgrown their scooter: upgrade or buy a new one

For parents whose child has outgrown the handlebars: when is it enough to replace parts, and when should you buy a new one?

Freestyle Scooter for Adults

For adult beginners and parents who want to ride with their children: size, weight capacity, and strength.

Trampoline and snow scooter

What are they, who are they right for, and how can you practice tricks on them in the off-season?

Freestyle Scooter Glossary

For parents who don’t understand what their child wants for Christmas: deck, bar, SCS, peg, and other terms.

SCS, HIC and IHC compression systems

How they differ, what fits with what, and which system is best for whom.

How to choose handlebars

Height, width, material, and notch: what to look for to ensure the handlebars fit both the rider and the scooter.

How to choose wheels

Diameter, hardness, and core: which wheels are durable, ride fast, and fit your scooter.

How to choose a deck

Board length, width, and shape based on the rider’s height and riding style.

How to choose a fork

Threaded vs. threadless, compression, and the maximum wheel size that fits in it.

How to choose a headset

Headset: integrated vs. non-integrated, and why smooth handlebar rotation depends on it.

How to choose a clamp

Standard vs. oversized, bolt count, and how the clamp relates to compression and handlebars.

How to choose bearings

What does ABEC mean, why do cheap bearings fail first, and how can you keep them running?

How to choose a brake

Flex vs. fixed binding: how to tell which one suits your board and when to replace it.

Grips and Bar Ends

The cheapest scooter upgrade: which grips to choose, how to install them, and why you shouldn’t ride without bar ends.

Pegs

For riders who want to grind: which pegs go with which deck and fork, and how to install them.

Materials: aluminum, steel, titanium

Why weight and price differ, and which material makes sense for the handlebars, deck, and fork.

Handlebars × compression × clamp

A slit, shim, and adapter: how to combine handlebars with compression and a clamp so everything stays secure.

Which wheel fits the fork and plate

The wheel’s diameter and width must fit within the fork and deck; check here before purchasing.

What is 12STD

Wheel and peg mounting standard: how to tell whether your scooter has it and what difference it makes.

What to Upgrade First

For riders on a limited budget: the order of upgrades that deliver the most for the least money.

How to assemble a new scooter and what to check before your first ride

For everyone who has just unpacked the box: handlebars, compression, and clamp, step by step.

Scooter rattles, knocks, handlebars are loose

Most common fault: how to tell by the sound where the play is coming from and how to eliminate it.

How to tighten the compression and handlebars

The correct tightening sequence for SCS, HIC, and IHC, so the handlebars don’t creak and turn smoothly.

Grip tape for a freestyle scooter

When to replace your griptape, how to apply it without bubbles, and how to trim it to fit the board.

Replacing wheels

How to remove an old wheel, transfer the bearings, and fit a new one to the deck and fork.

First Ride and First Tricks (Lesson 1)

For complete beginners: stance, pushing off, braking, and your first bunny hop, step by step.

First Visit to the Skatepark (Lesson 2)

The unwritten rules of the skatepark: when to go and how to behave so your child doesn’t get in the way or feel afraid.

Helmet and clothing size charts

Head circumference, protectors, shoes, and clothing: sizing charts for choosing the right size without trying them on.

How to Make a Claim

Step-by-step instructions on what to attach and how long processing takes.

Video tutorials

Assembly and replacement of parts on video, when it’s better to see than to read.

Sponsorship

For riders who want to join the Scootshop team: what we offer, what we expect, and how to apply.

Penny board or longboard

For those considering a skateboard instead of a scooter: the differences, who each is suitable for, and how to choose.