SCOOTER – FIND THE RIGHT SIZE

When buying a stunt scooter from MGP or Bestial Wolf, there are certain points to consider. The right scooter should suit your height and your skills. It should be tailored to your abilities, so to speak. With our instructions, it will be child's play for you to find the perfect stunt scooter for you.

What is the right size for a scooter?

As already mentioned, the choice of your new favorite sports equipment depends largely on the two factors of body size and skills. When your stunt scooter is in front of you, you should be able to reach the handlebars comfortably without having to bend your back. You don't want to get a hunchback like Quasi Modo when riding. It is also important that the elbows are bent. For beginners, the scooter should be a little smaller and narrower, while more advanced riders should ride a slightly larger, wider scooter. A narrower handlebar, also called a bar, makes it easier to move when doing tricks. A wider handlebar is better for power transmission and stability when doing demanding tricks. To find out which handlebars feel good for you, you should hold the different scooters from MGP or Bestial Wolf in your hand, directly in our store. Our colleague in the shop can give you the best advice on this!

What does the price say about a scooter?

The so-called "beginner" scooters are usually a little cheaper because the material requirements are not so high. For beginners, this is absolutely sufficient to immerse themselves in the world of stunt scooters. The advanced rider places a little more value on the material and the composition of the scooter components, and that also has its price. The professional device from MGP and Bestial Wolf is usually equipped with a higher and wider bar (handlebar). The longer and wider deck is also very important, for more space and freedom of movement to catch a trick. The individual components such as the bar, fork, deck, grips, clamps, wheels and ball bearings are particularly important and are significantly reinforced on a professional device.

Which scooter brand is right for me?

MGP Madd Scooter and Bestial Wolf

Opinions often differ when it comes to choosing the right scooter brand. The market has now become much larger. We at Moreboards have specialized in the MGP and Bestial Wolf brands. This means we can guarantee quality and a fair price. The collections offer only the best stunt scooters for everyone from the ruthless beginner to the full professional! With a few small differences.

Madd Scooter

Maddgear MGP has significantly lighter models that allow for faster turns, higher jumps and a more comfortable weight to carry. The power transfer and stability is very high and perfect for the skate park.

Bestial Wolf

Bestial Wolf models are a bit heavier, this is due to the more robust material on the bar and in all other components. These properties make the Bestial Wolf scooters very stable, even from the "beginner models" and enable excellent power transmission up to the finely tuned professional model. It also depends on your desired riding style. More fast tricks or would you prefer really big jumps with full stability?

The individual scooter components

Handlebar - Bar

The size of the handlebars, the bar, is crucial for stability and power transmission and can also have a big impact on the weight. The wider it is, the more power is transmitted and the more stability is provided. The structure of a bar is essentially very simple. A horizontal and vertical tube welded together like a T. The vertical tube is often curved, also called a "cross tube". This achieves even more stability. The lower end of the bar has a slot to ensure full hold on the fork through the screwed clamp.

Grips

Scooter grips are, by and large, nothing more than those for a BMX bike. There is a subtle and important difference between the grips themselves. There are soft grips, usually with lots of grooves, which are a bit more comfortable than hard grips. Soft grips, on the other hand, unfortunately wear out more quickly.

Clamps

The weight of the clamps is not a big factor as they sit directly above the headset on the bar and do not affect the balance. There are different clamps, named after the number of screws, such as double, triple and quad clamps. That means that with triple clamps there are three screws to tighten. Here it depends on the compression of the bar on the fork. If the clamp alone holds the handlebars on the fork, you should go for a triple or quad to balance the pressure. The most important thing is always the bottom 2 screws on the clamp, which press the slot of the bar together. Therefore, always tighten the screws from bottom to top when assembling.

Headset

The scooter headset consists of two parts. An upper ball bearing and a lower ball bearing. The headset ensures the steering movement when riding as well as the rotation of the deck when doing tricks. There are different types here too. Starting with the cheap threaded headsets, here the headset is screwed to the fork. The movement is not quite as smooth and the bearings are not under full pressure. Good enough for entry-level models. There are also threadless headsets. The function is similar here, but a separate compression system is still required. We therefore recommend switching directly to the high-quality headsets, namely the integrated headsets. However, you must note that not every headset fits into the scooter deck head tube! Two bearings are pressed into the head tube of the deck from below and above. The compression ring must not be forgotten under any circumstances. Here too, a separate compression system is required to provide the necessary pressure.

Fork - Fork

The fork is a very important part of the scooter. While it holds the front wheel, it is also the connection piece for the headset and even the handlebars. Here too, there are different types of forks, such as treaded (with thread) and threadless (without thread). Treaded forks are rarely used anymore, mostly in the slightly cheaper models. Threadless forks, on the other hand, are usually CNC machined from a single piece of aluminum. This makes the fork very light and stable. The forks also differ in the structure of the compression systems. Many models have an internal thread to which the compression is screwed. With ICS systems, no thread is required, as the fork is connected directly to the handlebars.

Decks

The scooter deck. Probably the most important part due to its great influence on the riding behavior and the constant load. Decks are differentiated by their length and width and also by the angle of the head tube (attachment of the fork and handlebars). Choosing the right deck always depends on the rider's style. The wider and longer the deck, the heavier it is. This gives more stability, which in turn slows down the rotation during tricks. Everyone has to find out for themselves what is most comfortable for them.

Grip tape

The grip tape as you know it from skateboards provides more grip on the scooter deck. There are pre-cut grip tapes from MGP or Bestial Wolf in many colors and designs. However, you can also easily cut any pattern from a Skateboard Grip Tape Simply cut and stick on! This gives you a much larger selection of designs.

Brake - Brake

The brake is for speed control. Here too, there are differences in the material and function. For example, there are brakes made of steel and aluminum. Although aluminum brakes save weight, they wear out much faster at high speeds and often come with a return spring. Steel brakes are used as flex brakes. The brake is bent downwards by standing on it. However, it should be noted that not all brakes fit all scooters.

Wheels

Scooter wheels are available in different sizes, from 100mm, 110mm to 120mm. Simply put, small wheels are a little slower, but more direct and therefore more maneuverable. Another difference in the wheels is often the core, the rim of the wheel, so to speak. This can be completely filled or, like car rims with spokes, also called full core and spoked core. The advantage of spoked core wheels is that they save weight. Apart from that, the material and hardness also play a big role. Basically, scooter wheels are made of polyurethane (PU) and have a hardness of 70A to 90A. A higher number means that the wheels are harder, which in turn means that the wheels are less worn. Soft wheels, however, offer a more comfortable ride and more grip. Here too, it depends on the riding style and the environment. We recommend hard wheels for the street rather than the indoor skate park!

Pegs

Scooter pegs are extensions of the axles and are used for grinding and other tricks. Grinding would not be possible without pegs. They are generally made of aluminum and come in different lengths; the existing axle length must be taken into account here.

If you are still not sure about choosing your new stunt scooter, we are always available to answer any questions you may have. Our staff in the stores can give you the best advice on the details and help you make your decision!

IMPORTANT TIPS FROM THE PROFESSIONAL

• It is best never to ride in the rain, otherwise the ball bearings and rims of the wheels and the fork can rust.
• If the bar or other components become loose, it is important to check and tighten all screws.
• If something breaks, which happens even in the best houses, we are available with spare parts, advice and assistance!
• Suitable protective equipment is of course a given when riding a scooter. Fortunately, wearing a helmet, elbow, knee and wrist guards has become cool in recent years ;-)
• With the right protection like that from TSG, you'll no longer be afraid of getting injured. So you can concentrate fully on new tricks and rock out!
• Take your time at your skate park and watch other scooter riders. Often everyone does the same trick a little differently, which can often be the solution for you.

There is only one thing left to say, have fun in the skate park ;-)