Friday, October 28, 2005
Scooter Jargon
Serious Scooter fans know that learning the language of the Scooters is essential. You must be able to talk scooter talk.
Air: Any time you jump...doing an Ollie...you are getting AIR.
Bail: While you are in the air...the trick goes wrong...you BAIL. This just means that you jump from the scooter to keep from getting badly hurt.
Burly:This is a cool trick that could really get you hurt if done wrong. Don't ever try to do moves on the scooter that you aren't ready for.
Gnarly:When somebody or something is totally groovy or RAD.
Bombing:When you get carried away with speed, such as going down a big hill.
Tweak:Something that you do to make the trick even more cool than it was before you did it. When you do the trick so well because you have personalized it. When you tweak a move people will think you're a "tech dog".
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Get your new scooter for Christmas or your birthday!! Go to my website for more info on scooters as well as an online catalogue of scooters and atvs. Go to All American Scooter.Com for info.
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Know Your Scooter
Know Your Scooter
Become familiar with the scooter before you ride. Read and understand instructional manuals. Check the controls. Read and understand all safety and warning labels on your scooter. Ride very cautiously until you become familiar with the way the scooter handles. Take turns slowly and give yourself extra stopping distance.
Riding your scooter with control and safety will require practice. Anyone that will be riding the scooter needs to know the proper way to ride his or her scooter. This will help ensure that you get the most mileage out of your scooter and that you avoid potential accidents by riding incorrectly.
You must learn to stand firm but relaxed, keeping your weight between the wheels. Don't stand too close to the front or too far back on the scooter. Be sure to shift your weight to the rear when applying brakes, and lean forward when accelerating. Keep feet apart for more stability.Gently steer into your turn without any jerky motions. Adjust your balance to keep the scooter upright. Always approach turns very carefully.Front brakes provide most of your stopping power.
Practice at a safe speed until you are comfortable with how they work.Ride your scooter in a safe place away from other vehicles and in an area which will not disturb other people or animals. Be sure the riding area is a clean and dry surface. Do not ride in high traffic areas.
Scooting can be a useful, safe and fun way to get around town!
Article written by Jean Butler, webmaster, for All American Scooter.com. Other articles and information on scooters and scooter related articles can be found at http://www.allamericanscooter.com
Become familiar with the scooter before you ride. Read and understand instructional manuals. Check the controls. Read and understand all safety and warning labels on your scooter. Ride very cautiously until you become familiar with the way the scooter handles. Take turns slowly and give yourself extra stopping distance.
Riding your scooter with control and safety will require practice. Anyone that will be riding the scooter needs to know the proper way to ride his or her scooter. This will help ensure that you get the most mileage out of your scooter and that you avoid potential accidents by riding incorrectly.
You must learn to stand firm but relaxed, keeping your weight between the wheels. Don't stand too close to the front or too far back on the scooter. Be sure to shift your weight to the rear when applying brakes, and lean forward when accelerating. Keep feet apart for more stability.Gently steer into your turn without any jerky motions. Adjust your balance to keep the scooter upright. Always approach turns very carefully.Front brakes provide most of your stopping power.
Practice at a safe speed until you are comfortable with how they work.Ride your scooter in a safe place away from other vehicles and in an area which will not disturb other people or animals. Be sure the riding area is a clean and dry surface. Do not ride in high traffic areas.
Scooting can be a useful, safe and fun way to get around town!
Article written by Jean Butler, webmaster, for All American Scooter.com. Other articles and information on scooters and scooter related articles can be found at http://www.allamericanscooter.com
