Tricks on a scooter: what happen and how to do it?

Experts claim that almost all the tricks performed on scooters originate from extreme sports. And in fact - most riders come on a scooter only after several years of training on the board. Tricks help you feel freedom, develop fearlessness and dexterity. This sport is very popular in America, as well as in many European countries. This trend came to us in Russia relatively recently, but is already actively gaining momentum.

• Hop - This is one of the main elements for beginners, this is the name of a regular scooter jump in place without any turns.
• X-up - A fairly simple trick available to beginners. Its essence is elementary: you jump, and during the flight turn the steering wheel 180 degrees.
• Manual - riding on the rear wheel.
• Fakie - moving back forward.
• 180 and 360 degrees - a more difficult trick, but nevertheless accessible to beginners, in this technique in flight the athlete flips 180 or 360 degrees.

• Barspin - A sharp turn of 360 degrees.
• Tailwhip - rotation of the deck around the steering axis.
• Wallride - riding on an inclined surface.
• Grab - capture deck with a hand in the process of movement.
• Boneless - during the flight of a jump, one leg is moved away from the deck, then it is repelled from the horizontal surface and comes back.
• Wallplant - The same Boneless, but the leg is pushed from a vertical surface.
• Cancan - throwing both legs to the side and returning back during the flight.

• Wrap around - Scrolling legs around the steering set at high speed.
• Tap - jump on a support with simultaneous landing on the rear wheel.
• One footer - removing one leg from a scooter in a jump and taking it sideways with a further return to its original position.
• No-Footer - in this case, in a jump they take off two legs from the scooter, take them to the side and put them back.
• Superman - in a jump, the rider brings the body to a horizontal position, throws his legs back, while lowering his scooter with his hands down and slightly forward.
• Backflip and Frontflip - flips, respectively, back and forth.
• Barhop - One of the most difficult tricks, in which both legs are extended above the steering wheel forward.
• Bluenase - The most difficult trick for the pros when a rider in a jump turns the body around its own axis.

When buying a scooter model to learn tricks, you need to consider a number of key factors:

• driving style;
• wheel dimensions and type of material from which they are made;
• type of compression;
• mass;
• total number of disks;
• cost.

Among the advantages of scooters can be identified:

• optimal for beginners;
• compact;
• has an affordable cost;
• low risk of injury;
• high quality construction;
• the ability to perform complex tricks.

The disadvantages include:

• the absence of large wheels does not allow to develop high speed;
• lack of ability to adjust the height of the steering wheel;
• does not add up.

The advantages of BMX include:

• light weight;
• compactness and convenience;
• increased maneuverability;
• high speed settings.

Of the minuses emit:

• high risk of injury;
• high cost.

We offer you a rating of the best and most popular products for beginners and professionals.

A scooter that is optimal for learning the basic elements of riding, you can learn the technique of jumping, torsion, and sliding on it. The deck is made of aluminum, the stiffness of the wheels at 88A. Y-shaped steering wheel with steel feathers. The mass of the model is 3.7 kg, the width of the deck is 10.8 cm, the height of the steering element is 55 cm.

Advantages:

• the convenience of use;
• catchy design;
• security;
• affordable cost;
• simplicity in operation;
• highest quality construction.

Cons are not identified.

The optimal stunt model for those who plan to learn the basic elements of tricks. The scooter is suitable for use by riders with a height of 160 to 170 cm and a body weight not exceeding 100 kg. The scooter allows you to quickly develop speed even at a short distance, while maintaining it for a long time due to small wheels with a diameter of 110 mm.

Another stunt scooter, which is very popular among stunt lovers. Feature are rubber wheels, the stiffness level - 88A. The weight of the structure is 3.7 kg, the steering rack has a height of 77 cm. Users notice that on such a scooter it is not scary to do a variety of tricks, since it is stable, and the wheel freely scrolls around its own axis. After several months of active use, scratches may appear on the case; no other damage is observed. Professionals recommend wearing gloves for ridingotherwise damage to the palms is not excluded.

Pros:

• structural strength;
• long term of use;
• bright design.

Minuses:

• low class of bearings;
• rubbing calluses.

This scooter is very popular with riders. It is focused on the most comfortable and safe ride, has a sturdy fork and a durable steel steering wheel. The wheels are made of a unique artificial material with a polymer structure. The scooter can instantly accelerate speed and holds it for a long time. Designed for users over 8 years old. The mass of the structure is 3.5 kg.

Pros:

• low cost;
• stylish design look;
• good acceleration of speed;
• high maneuverability.

Minus - the weakness of the brakes on wet ground.

This model features a robust steering wheel and aluminum wheels, the diameter of which is 110 mm. The design is intended for riders over 8 years old, the maximum load should not exceed 100 kg, the optimal height of a person is 125-140 cm. Scooter weight is 3, 8 kg.

Pros:

• non-slip rubber grips with corrugated coating;
• flexible rear brake;
• easy balancing;
• strong metal;
• stylish appearance.

Minus - it is not recommended to perform complex tricks and off-road riding, as well as during rainfall.

Before learning how to do tricks on a scooter, First, you need to learn how to ride fast and correctly, and at the same time master all the styles of riding a scooter. In addition, it is crucial to learn how to slow down and turn. The fact is that driving a scooter in a straight line is quite simple, but cornering often causes problems.

Only after the skills of riding, braking and turning are mastered and brought to perfection can you begin to study the basic tricks.

Let us dwell on the technique of performing the most popular exercises.

This trick is a ride on the rear wheel. In theory, this is all quite easy, however, in fact, it will take you some time to learn it. The fact is that if you push too hard - there is a risk that you will fall to the ground, and if you press too weakly - the front wheel simply will not rise, and the trick will not work. Very important find a balance.

The execution technique looks quite easy: during the ride, you must step with two legs on the back of the deck. When you get there, with a strong movement, it is necessary to tilt the case a little back and spring it a little with your feet. The wheel at this moment should go back behind the hands. During the first training, it seems that to do this is unrealistic, but believe me - a little patience and you will master the trick.

In this case, the athlete performs a jump with a parallel turn of the scooter in the opposite direction. The execution is as follows: you move and carefully make the jump, in the jump you need to turn 180 degrees, for this you need to turn your head and shoulders. In essence, you have to look as if you were behind your shoulders, in this case your legs and transport will spin after the body. When grounding, relax a little and slightly bend your knees to soften the landing.

When you master the tricks based on jumps, you can try to learn how to control a scooter with only one hand or without hands at all, this trick looks especially spectacular in conjunction with jumps, especially if they are performed in a ramp. It is not difficult to do this: during the jump you should move as close to the steering wheel as possible, bend your knees slightly and at this moment let go of your hands.

Even the most experienced athletes are not immune from sudden falls, let alone those who are just taking their first steps in performing tricks. That is why it is necessary to prepare a protective kit, the standard equipment of skaters is usually used.

• Elbow and knee pads - they protect your elbows and knees from injury. The shell should be plastic, and the inner surface is covered with a soft cloth.The elbow pieces and knee pads should be worn only on clothing, otherwise the equipment will not be fixed securely enough.
• Fingerless gloves or special wrist protection - This is the most important attribute of the rider's protection. The fact is that during a fall, any person instinctively puts his hands forward, which is why wrist injuries are so common with stuntmen.
• Well, of course, you can not do without a helmet, which serves to protect the head. Unfortunately, many athletes, especially adolescents, neglect it and in vain. Therefore, be sure to include it in your equipment.

In conclusion, we’ll give some tips, which will allow you to master sports tricks on a scooter as soon as possible.

• Train as often as possible. Some people think that they can learn to do all the tricks quickly, but in reality this is impossible without practice. Performing even the most basic trick takes time and effort.
• If something does not work out for you the first time - do not worry, in any situation do not lose confidence in yourself and your abilities.
• For the very first trainings, it is better to choose specially equipped sites in the skate park, where it is better to learn all new tricks.
• Never drive in the rain or on wet ground.

You will learn how to do complex stunts on a scooter the first time from the next video.