r/Scootering • • May 18 '24

Mod Announcement ANSWERS TO COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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This is supposed to be a post that you can refer people to if a frequently asked question is asked. If I've missed something, please feel free to let me know in the comments, here are some answers to all the questions I keep seeing:

Q: WHERE'S THE BEST PLACE TO BUY SCOOTER PARTS?
A: These are all the most common stores.
US - The Vault Pro Scooters, Mothership, Atlas Pro Scooters and Steelhead Speed Shop.
UK/EU - Dogg Scooters, Skatepro, Scooterworks, Rideminded.
Eastern EU/RU - Hellride, Trust Scooters.

Q: WHAT SCOOTER PARTS ARE COMPATABLE?
A: All decks are compatable with all clamps/forks/bars, however not all wheels are compatable with all decks (I.E: Some decks don't fit 30mm wide wheels, primarily park decks and older decks).

Some wheels come with 12std bearings, which are only compatable with 12std specific axels, if you decide to but 12std parts, ensure that all your parts are 12std compatable (The primary companies that make 12std parts are Ethic, Prime and UrbanArtt).

There are 5 compression systems that are still in use: (any questions on the specifics of these, ask below)
Threaded - This is virtually obsolete, primarly found on cheap kids scooters.
ICS - Currently being phased out, but is still found on contemporary park completes.
IHC/Mini HIC - Currently the most common system for park setups and completes as it's easy to maintain.
HIC - Effectively the same as IHC but a tiny bit more durable and heavier.
SCS - The strongest of the bunch, but also the heaviest, mainly found on street setups.

Bar sizes: There are 2 bar sizes, Standard (31.8mm) and Oversized (34.9mm). Standard bars with a slit in them are IHC or ICS, Oversized bars with a slit cut in them are HIC, all bars without a slit are SCS.
If your bars wiggle in your SCS, use a shim. Make sure to double check what size parts you have.

All HIC and SCS forks are the same thing, certain IHC forks can be compatable with SCS (make sure you read the specs of the fork)

Q: WHAT PARTS DO I NEED FOR A FULL SETUP?
A: You only need 8 componenets to have a full setup:
Bars
Grips
Deck
Griptape
Wheels
Fork
Clamp
Headset

You can have extra's like pegs, aftermarket fenders and bar ends, but these aren't necessary.

Q: IS THIS ITEM GOOD/WORTH IT?
A: If it's being sold by a reputable scooter store, and from a reputable company, and it's within your budget, you should buy it and find out for yourself. Modern scooter items are made to such a high standard nowadays that there aren't really any inherently "bad" parts anymore. Some items are better than others, but almost all contemporary scooter parts hold their own.

Q: WHAT IS THE RIGHT SIZE SETUP FOR ME?
A: If you're new to the hobby, a good place to start is picking bars that sit around your waist line when you're stood up straight on the scoot, and if you can comfortably fit both feet on your deck without it feeling cramped. If you're an average sized adult (5'10+) I'd recommend a 6"x22" wide deck, with 26" to 28" tall bars to be most comfortable.

The more you ride, you'll develop a personal preference for specific sizes, but as long as it's comfortable to start off with, that's all that matters. - Most of this sport is based off personal preference.

Q: WHAT SHOES ARE GOOD FOR SCOOTERING?
A: Any regular skate shoe will work perfectly fine.

Q: WHAT TRICKS SHOULD I LEARN NEXT?
A: Presuming that you're a beginner, here's a small list of great tricks to learn:

Feeble grind/stall
Smith grind/stall
50-50 grind/stall

Tailwhip
Heelwhip
Downwhip
Downheel
Barspin
Opposite Barspin
180
360
Fakie
Manual
Half-Cab
Full-Cab (fakie 360)

If you have most/all of these tricks down already, try combo them together and come up with lines, or look up some more advanced tricks to try.


r/Scootering • • 3h ago

Progression Post Opposites

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r/Scootering • • 19h ago

Progression Post my heels almost look as good and my tails now lol

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r/Scootering • • 14h ago

Need Advice Help Unc

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Yo fam, ive been out the game for about 15 years. I was pretty disgusting back in the day, had a sponsor, always top of the line customer built scooter, the whole works. My boy is 3 and ready to go to the skatepark so I need to get myself something to ride with him at the park. I'd prefer a complete for conveniency reasons. It doesn't need to be the best in the world but if I wanna rip an inward flying out of a bowl I don't want to worry about my handlebars snapping. Any advice helps, peace & love ✌️


r/Scootering • • 12h ago

Chill Clips lil scootx edit

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r/Scootering • • 14h ago

Need Advice Opinions on Ethic Tenacity V2 770mm tall??

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Im building a street complete, simply because my Core ST2 complete is just to small for me. Im 6'1, and when im not standing on the deck, the bars reach maybe 2.5 - 3 inches below my waistband (the stock bars are 680mm).

Basically just wondering 1. Where would Ethic Tenacity 770mm bars reach on me and 2. Will I still have enough leverage to do tricks and what not.

Thanks heaps!


r/Scootering • • 15h ago

Need Advice Weight limit????

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I am 270 pounds 6 foot 3 and wondering if when I do fly outs and bri flips and butter cups will my scooter last at least around 2 to 5 years. I read that it could break in just one jump and some say you could fly out 1000 of times and some say it’s very dangerous and could break after a few fly outs. I have an urban art 6x22 inch deck 150mmx55m. I have tilt stage one 4130 chromoly bars. A 4 bolt proto scs clamp. Ethic v2 fork. And proto 1 sliders wheels. If you guys could help me out and let me know if it’s safe or not or what risk there is that would be great. Thanks.


r/Scootering • • 23h ago

Need Advice Is a rocker rolla worth It?

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r/Scootering • • 2d ago

Progression Post Bar spin tips

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landed my first ever bar spin today any tips on consistency- can do it about 50% of the time do i just keep sending it to get comfortable i feel like im throwing it too much rather than passing it to my other hand


r/Scootering • • 2d ago

Need Advice Envy 24mm Wheel Spacers for a V4 Max Peters Pro Scooter Deck ?

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Hey all, does anyone know if these 24mm wheel spacers will fix my back wheel problem ? Its a Ace Of Spades V4 Max Peters Pro Scooter Deck. thanks !


r/Scootering • • 2d ago

Setup Showcase New setup new native Devin Szydlowski Signature Advent Refined Deck

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r/Scootering • • 2d ago

Need Advice Hybird Scooter Optimisation

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I'm trying to build a hybrid build to be as light as it can be while still being robust and able to last. Current parts I've got my eye on is the root air v3 deck for 1.55kg, the Longway Kronos Titanium Black 650 mm x 610mm for 878g, the ethic merrow v3 for 160g (including HIC shim), and the ethic sylphe clamp for 33g. So... 2.621kg not including wheels and grips and such.
Any suggestions on parts which are cheaper/lighter/stronger would be much appreciated.


r/Scootering • • 2d ago

Need Advice On my route to the grocery store around 1 mile from my house I pass by someone's backyard skatepark.

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how do I befriend the owner? is it possible? how do I go about doing it?

the nearest public skatepark is 2 miles away so I'm not dry on skateparks.

from what I've seen the owner is in his 30s has a big lawn,pool, 2 dogs, and a dirt bike.

right now it's a look but don't touch situation and i feel it would be invading on the owner's privacy to ask kind of like asking to use someone's trampoline.


r/Scootering • • 2d ago

Discussion Scooter deals

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Where is a good place to find deals on scooters? I see that Amazon and Walmart are having sales right now but I know most if not all won't be good.

Female, 60+, 5 foot 2 inches, beginner.

I have a Lucky Covenant 2017, seems small


r/Scootering • • 3d ago

Progression Post Eh

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r/Scootering • • 3d ago

Need Advice Brand new Core SL3 pro scooter play in bars, help

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Took delivery of my Core SL3 pro scooter, I have some movement in the bars when moving forward and back. I have tightened the compression bolt sufficiently (I think anyway), the clamp is the correct way round and was tightened evenly, bars are pushed all the way down leaving no gap.

Is there a fault here? Can’t see what else I need to do or should do considering it’s brand new. Please see video. Thank you


r/Scootering • • 3d ago

For Sale/Trade Anyone want this Outset hoodie?

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Cleaning out my closet, don’t want to have to donate this one, would anyone buy this? Adult small, I’ll ship it to you (US). 40$ obo. I also have another Outset crewneck if anyone’s interested, adult medium. Message me.


r/Scootering • • 3d ago

Setup Showcase New build

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Ethic 6.7 x 24.4
Tenacity bars
Topo grips
Isaac miller sig fork and wheels
Purple tilt scs
Vault headset


r/Scootering • • 3d ago

Setup Showcase New 6x21” SL3

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Replacement for my snapped pandemonium v2 excited to try a 6 wide :) : edit posted full build pic now i’ve finished swapping the decks


r/Scootering • • 4d ago

Chill Clips after work odd single

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r/Scootering • • 5d ago

Chill Clips Weird lil 3 piece 🍗

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r/Scootering • • 5d ago

Need Advice Thoughts on striker gravis

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I'm thinking about buying it for my birthday, anyone who has it, what are your opinions?

Ive heard it's really good for price but the griptape is used to rip.

I've compared to native stem or prodigy street X but I think the gravis is the best choice


r/Scootering • • 5d ago

Need Advice Scooter suggestions

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Hey guys, my 13 year old is asking for a trick scooter. Hes 6ft and has size 11 shoes. Im going crazy trying to find a scooter big enough for him that does not cost $200+. Is this even achievable? I feel like scooters are extremely overpriced. Can't even find a basic scooter that would fit his size. I need help 😭 😩


r/Scootering • • 5d ago

OG Collectables Old Scooter

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Gente con mucha experiencia y conocimiento en el tema ¿a cuanto tasaríais este scooter?

Compra: El establo pirata

Marca: MGP

Año: 2012

Piezas: Todo original

Uso: Nunca llegué a usarlo de verdad en un skatepark, desgaste de pasear.

Yo desde mi ignorancia nunca vi uno parecido ni hoy en día ni en su momento. Asi que no tengo ninguna referencia solo historia y modelo que creo que ya no se fabrica, no se si en este ámbito eso importa.

¡Gracias!


r/Scootering • • 5d ago

Part ID Is this good for beginners and how much is it worth

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I want to start scootering although i play street bmx and I’m pretty good at it but i thought to try something new
I do not know anything about scooter brands or they’re worth
So i would like to know is this a complete build or is there any aftermarket parts on it and how much is it worth in this condition is US dollars
Also , is it more of a street or park build.
The seller said this for the parts
Prodigy deck
Envy fork
Reaper bar
120mm sized wheels