Scooter deck

Any scooter consists of a large number of parts, each of which is important and indispensable. The main component of the design of the scooter is the deck. It is she who will become the object of our material.

The scooter deck is one of its main parts. It has the form and shape of a platform on which the rider's legs are standing. Many scooter indicators depend on its size and characteristics. because when choosing a vehicle, it is necessary to take into account the parameters of its platform.

Each deck is characterized by a set of important parameters, which directly affect the choice of vehicle, the convenience and safety of its operation.

• Width is an indicator that is considered first when choosing a scooter. This characteristic is selected by the user individually. It is important to find a middle ground here. Too wide deck will reduce speed and create inconvenience while driving. This part of the vehicle should not be narrow either.

• Length It is also an important parameter for any deck, as it affects the speed capabilities and largely determines the security for the user. Experts do not advise choosing a long platform, but suggest choosing a short or short deck. If you choose a scooter for adults, then the optimal length of the platform will be about 50 cm.

• Height base affects speed performance and determines the degree of comfort for the user. A scooter with a high platform will be more difficult to disperse, therefore, fatigue will quickly appear not only in the legs, but throughout the body. With a low deck, the vehicle will accelerate many times faster and easier, and the ride will become comfortable and relaxed.

• Skinning is preferred. This element prevents the rider's legs from slipping, which can lead to disastrous consequences. Therefore, the skin on the deck makes the ride safe, which must be taken into account when choosing not only children's, but also adult vehicles.

Deco in most cases is made from the material that is used to create the scooter. Commonly used are aluminum alloys, steel and plastic. But there are exceptions.

Deck material has a great influence on vehicle performance.

• Wooden platform It has good cushioning properties, which makes it ideal for driving on rough roads. Such decks are often used in scooters for two, for example, a mother and a child.
• Plastic parts usually found in children's models. In most cases, plastic decks are mounted on three-wheeled scooters.
• Aluminum platforms most common. They have a hollow design, are lightweight and high strength. With such details, scooters are lightweight, but at the same time they do not lose their strength characteristics.
• Carbon Decks just starting to get popular. Scooters with such platforms cost a lot, but they surpass all other options in strength and reliability.
• Titanium construction It is created for professional models that are used for training and competition. With a thickness of less than 8 mm, the titanium platform can withstand a load of 100 kg.

According to the type of ride, there are two groups of decks.

• Platforms for Street (riding on special spots) have a flat bottom, which provides easy gliding over figures of various shapes. A wide deck will allow you to better perform gliding and feel more stable on the edges and railings.
• For park "pokatushek" A compact base with a small width is required. It is on such scooters that you can easily perform technically complex tricks.

The type of deck and frame connection divides scooters into the following groups:

• the platform is mounted on a metal frame, which makes it replaceable, and the scooter is maintainable;
• the whole structure does not have fasteners, it is found most often, it is reliable and durable, it is created from different materials;
• flexible type of connection involves fixing the deck between the metal bases on the frame, dampens vibration and springs well on uneven roads, but it is not very common.

To choose the right scooter, you need to consider a number of factors and parameters. Every detail of the vehicle must correspond to the type of ride, operating conditions and user parameters. The deck is characterized by the greatest importance, therefore, its choice should be taken seriously.

The advice of specialists and experienced riders will help you make the right choice:

• on a wide platform, it’s easier to do tricks and easier to balance;
• from increasing the length, stability increases, but the ability to freely rotate decreases;
• experts advise choosing a solid deck, since it is more reliable, and a large number of individual metal parts often cause unpleasant cod.

When choosing a vehicle, you must stand on the platform and place your legs at an angle of 45 degrees diagonally. In this position, the legs from the side of the heel and socks can hang from the deck for a maximum of 5 cm.

Any scooter during operation experiences high loads, especially the deck. To extend the life of the vehicle, the platform must be properly maintained.

The deck will last much longer if you periodically perform the following actions:

• the surface is cleaned of contaminants after each use, chemicals can only be used if absolutely necessary;
• cracks can form on the platform, which is a common problem for all scooters, the deck needs to inspect and eliminate such nuances at an early stage;
• a worn-out skin changes to a new one as it wears out; using a scooter without such a coating is dangerous.

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