Xootr Scooter Review

Overall 5.00 of 5 (by 1 user)

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maxumer
New York, NY

I wish i got the Xootr earlier

a kid at heart, buying for durability, looking for silly toys, buying classic toys, buying educational toys, buying for 6-10 year olds

Pros

Fast, Sturdy, Family fun, Environmentally friendly, Good for any age

Cons

Expensive

MAY

2008

I got the Xootr MG so that I can go scooting with my 7 year old son (he has a Razor). I didn't realize it will immediately become my vehicle of choice for traveling around town. We walked out of the store and got on our scooters for an inaugural 80 block ride (we live in Manhattan) and since that moment I can't wait for the next scoot.

One of the great things about the Xootr is that both kids and adults can use it. Every morning my son now scoots to school and instead of dragging his scooter back I just readjust the handle bar height, get on it and reach my next destination within minutes.

The Xootr has large wheels compared to other scooters, so it travels fast and the ride is not as disturbed by the cracks in the pavement. It is light yet sturdy so as the rider feels very secure. It is also easy to maneuver - on my first run, I managed to ride it for 45 blocks up Fifth Avenue through Sunday afternoon pedestrian traffic.

The board of the Xootr scooter is wide and comfortable so between kicks, an adult rider like me, who wears size 11 shoes, can easily stand with both feet on it while cruising. It can carry up to 300 lbs.The whole Xootr product line - Xootr MG, Xootr Cruz Ultra, Xootr Street, Xootr Roma and Xootr Venus - has a hand operated break but I am not so sure yet if this is good or bad since it feels like pressing on it too hard in high speed might flip the scooter over.

The Xootr folds and can be easily stowed away once you reach the destination. I wish the pin that is used for the folding was attached to the scooter somehow.

The Xootr scooter is a great vehicle for traveling short distances in an urban environment. I am not so sure how easy it is to do tricks on the Xootr since its relatively big.

The main problem with the Xootr is the price. They cost between $200 and 300 depending on the model. Then again, with gas prices being so high its is still a bargain for traveling around town while minimizing the carbon imprint to zero.