Scooters are all the Rage at Skatepark

If you have visited the Scotts Valley skatepark recently you may notice more and more kids are riding scooters versus the traditional skateboard. Scooter riding is the latest craze that has hit our area with kids showing off their jumps, tricks, kick flips and more.

Scooter riding used to be for those kids who could not skateboard or did not have an interest in skateboarding. Now, the common sight seen at the skateboard park is scooting, its a sport for all ages. 

Kids are choosing scooters because of the endless list of tricks to be learned with different combinations that can be performed. 

All it takes is a little practice and before you know it you are performing awesome tricks.

The new and improved scooters are durable with a sturdy deck and are built to do tricks as well as ride the ramps.

The design is a lot like a skateboard with an added footbrake and handlebars. 

With a scooter, you get the best of both worlds, it’s a cross between a BMX bike and skateboard.

Scotts Valley Cycle Sport has just started selling the popular ride.

“It’s a new thing for us,” owner Andrew Cavaletto said. “So many kids have asked me about trick scooters, so I decided to carry them in the bike store.”

Andrew and his staff did some intensive research and listened to what the local kids were looking for.  Cycle Sport now sells Madd Gear brand scooters and will eventually carry different brands to meet the popular demand.

“A good scooter will stand up to the thrashing of the standard rider and will range in price from $160 up to $400,” Cavaletto said.

Cycle Sport will also carry parts and accessories to support the local scooter enthusiasts.