I don't have good balance. I can ride a bike and my kids' two-wheel scooter but don't do well with roller blades. Think I stand a chance on this? Thx!
1399198
It is quite easy to balance on this. I bought it for my son, but I have used it as well. The tricky thing is to sway, lean and bend to get it going, but with regard to balance, the foot pads are fairly wide apart which creates a broad tri-pod while cruising. It is a great workout for the upper legs and thighs. There are some good YouTube videos out there to give you a sense of how it propels. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fixMqQ2GixY
1399199
Yes you will. I have horrible balance and 46yrs old and I can ride this. It is a lot of fun and a great workout. I guess I should buy another so I can give this one back to my 9 yr old daughter.
1399200
I don't have great balance either... It works best on a flat surface (not uphill) but I was ok with my balance. It is a workout, so don't expect it to be like a scooter.
1399201
I brought this trikke for my 15 year old son and he still hasn't got on it however my son who is 25 and around 265 pounds loves it he doesn't like bike's but after he set the Trikke up for my youngest son he couldn't stay off of it. I had to buy him one and he use every day to go back and forth to work. It is sturdy and easy to use they have a dvd to show you how to use it I think you would really enjoy it
1399202
I think you would stand a chance, but it will take some practice. It wasn't very difficult for me to learn. I've never gone skiing, but it's the same kind of motion you would use if you were skiing. Watch a video of someone riding it and decide if you can see yourself doing it is my best advice.
1399203
This trike is amazing and easy to ride I love it can't wait for the summer to ride it !!
1399204
I think it is too strong for kids...you have to move through the handles which is hard. I returned it.
1611688
Sure, if you child can stand/walk with some stability they should be fine. The wheels really roll though and if you don't have them locked your child is going to fall - I suggest helmet, knee pads etc. These skates grow with your child as the size is adjustable. I love this product.
1349540
Absolutely. I often ride on gravel roads, my only fear is falling. I have aproximently 1000 miles on them, no flats. I weigh 180. Grip on pavement is awesome,I often counter steer corners at 30+ mph.
321043
I use these on a paved bike trail and they are OK. The wheels do not roll by themselves very well, I think it is something with low quality bearings, so it is difficult to keep up with others. If there are any little rocks or stuff on the trail it is impossible to roll, I have to "walk" past the obstacles. I prefer roller blades for outdoors use. I do not have these problems when I use my roller blades.
2060826
No, it is a typical two-wheel non-balanced scooter. You should purchase the 3-wheel version of the monster or better, the original 3-wheel micro kickboard.
1163625
You can spin on this bike but I strongly recommend against do so. It's not a very heavy bike and you could easily lose your balance and tip over.
8614
Hi There - We've tried them all and this one is an amazing design. Hands down the most forgiving scooter for balance and coordination. Have fun...
892066
It could--as long as you have someone to do it. I am pretty limber, and I can't seem to do much with it on my own. Also, the shape of my back or the breadth of it anyway makes the roller high-center on my spine. The ball is WAY too sharp to enjoy having it roll over my back even with a shirt on. It was sort of fun trying this out! thanks for the idea.
2109542
No, not really. Your child would have to be super strong to get the scooter moving for more than a few feet. The rear wheel is attached to a chain/gear box, which doesn't roll freely. If your child is not used to using a throttle, it will absolutely take a few tries (and maybe a few falls) to get used to. This scooter gets to its top speed very quickly. This is not a scooter for a child who does not already have very good balance on a regular scooter or bicycle.
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I can relate! I had to roll the very tight to my scalp and try to lean my head back so that they wont flip to my face and fall. It is either my hair is not long enough for these rollers for the clips to hold or I need bigger clips for this job. However, while using these rollers, I managed to roll my hair, trying to achieve an inwards curl, by fixing the clip holders towards my scalp, parallel or next to my scalp. Not keeping the clip holders on top, but placing them under the roller. I hope that made sense! Another good idea is using youtube for some good tips. At least you will get a visual guide instead. I can relate! I had to roll the very tight to my scalp and try to lean my head back so that they wont flip to my face and fall. It is either my hair is not long enough for these rollers for the clips to hold or I need bigger clips for this job. However, while using these rollers, I managed to roll my hair, trying to achieve an inwards curl, by fixing the clip holders towards my scalp, parallel or next to my scalp. Not keeping the clip holders on top, but placing them under the roller. I hope that made sense! Another good idea is using youtube for some good tips. At least you will get a... » Read More I can relate! I had to roll the very tight to my scalp and try to lean my head back so that they wont flip to my face and fall. It is either my hair is not long enough for these rollers for the clips to hold or I need bigger clips for this job. However, while using these rollers, I managed to roll my hair, trying to achieve an inwards curl, by fixing the clip holders towards my scalp, parallel or next to my scalp. Not keeping the clip holders on top, but placing them under the roller. I hope that made sense! Another good idea is using youtube for some good tips. At least you will get a visual guide instead. « Show Less
1685924
My granddaughter has never done so and I think the wheels may be too slick to ride on grass. A lot would depend on the strength of the rider.
1893034
I think you could but I never tried. The bigger wheels should make it easier than the small wheel. Uneven dirt and grass yes. Real loose gravel could be a problem.
371220
I wouldn't risk it. I weigh 160-165 and I blew a rear spoke. I love the wheels, but I wouldn't trust them past 180-190.
747856
YES! However, you need to use the brakes to help keep your balance. I would use it only to move short distances such as at home.
236537
I don't think so because the seat height has reasonable height adjustment. The possible issue I see is you might have a clearance issue with your knees and the front handle bar post, but maybe not. I will say, the seat is actually very comfortable (at least the version of scooter I bought). There definitely wont be any issue with lugging your weight around, these things have some power.
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Over last summer, my 5 year old daughter did pretty well using these on sidewalks. However, because roller skates have front and back side-by-side wheels, they go "bump, bump" as the front two wheels, then the back two wheels, hit the sidewalk joints. (Unless your timing is good enough to step over the joints.) Roller blades, on the other hand, have all of their wheels in line. That means that only one wheel hits the joint at one time, and the other wheels are all "on the flat". That is better. I don't know about availability of roller blades for young girls but, if available, I would consider them over roller skates for use on sidewalks. Roller skates turn better, but roller blades are better over joints. Over last summer, my 5 year old daughter did pretty well using these on sidewalks. However, because roller skates have front and back side-by-side wheels, they go "bump, bump" as the front two wheels, then the back two wheels, hit the sidewalk joints. (Unless your timing is good enough to step over the joints.) Roller blades, on the other hand, have all of their wheels in line. That means that only one wheel hits the joint at one time, and the other wheels are all "on the flat". That is better. I don't know about availability of roller blades for young girls but, if... » Read More Over last summer, my 5 year old daughter did pretty well using these on sidewalks. However, because roller skates have front and back side-by-side wheels, they go "bump, bump" as the front two wheels, then the back two wheels, hit the sidewalk joints. (Unless your timing is good enough to step over the joints.) Roller blades, on the other hand, have all of their wheels in line. That means that only one wheel hits the joint at one time, and the other wheels are all "on the flat". That is better. I don't know about availability of roller blades for young girls but, if available, I would consider them over roller skates for use on sidewalks. Roller skates turn better, but roller blades are better over joints. « Show Less
1379984
Yes. My daughter received it for Christmas and has been riding quite a bit. She's been very happy with it and the wheels seemed to be balanced well. Hope this helps.