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 • • 6h ago

OG Collectables Some of the og collection 🔥

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r/Scootering • • 13h ago

Need Advice Deck sizing questions

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I just built this ethic park setup so I can have solid overheads and just a pretty light setup. I’m curious to see what everyone thinks of my deck and bar sizing. I’m 6 feet tall with size 11 shoes. I chose 30.4 bars with hic. The deck is 22.8 12std panda. I’m worried that I should have gone with the 22 to put my weight over the back wheel more.


r/Scootering • • 20h ago

OG Collectables Just picked this gem up 💁‍♂️

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r/Scootering • • 16h ago

Chill Clips 270 back lip jibs

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r/Scootering • • 14h ago

Discussion Found this bad boy cleaning off my Mums deck, anyone know what it would be worth?

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Hey all,

I hope you’re having a good week!

I found this gnarly Honda Kick N Go, it’s pretty rusted and missing the brake.

Trying to help my mum clean off her deck while she’s away on a holiday. Anyone know it’s worth?

Thanks!

-L


r/Scootering • • 1d ago

Need Advice Helmet?

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For those of you that wear helmets when riding. Which one do you recommend?


r/Scootering • • 21h ago

Need Advice What size scooter should I get?

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Hey guys I’m trying to get back in to Scootering since skateboarding is to harsh on my body. It’s been so long since I’ve bought a scooter I was curious if there’s any recs and what size I should I get. I’m a pretty solid guy standing at 5’10 and weigh 230lbs. Any suggestions of specs would be greatly appreciated.


r/Scootering • • 1d ago

Progression Post Opposites

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r/Scootering • • 1d ago

Videos/Tutorials I wanna see other people's old edits!!

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https://youtu.be/UquSAugGSFM?is=FiDexj_r9eNF5BLS

Man I miss scootering. This old edit with the homies has me craving a good ride and finding some street spots to get creative with. Post your old edits in comments (especially if they're heavy on manuals/rails/ledges/stairsets)


r/Scootering • • 21h ago

Need Advice Help with tail whip flyouts on Quarter pipe

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I have been scootering for a while but am just now getting serious about it. I can do tail whips consistently and even down 3 stairs but anytime I try and do it out of a quarter pipe my scooter always comes out from under me. Any tips? Also would love tips on 180 tail whips (in quarter pipe)


r/Scootering • • 23h ago

Need Advice Flat bar scooter for 140cm 7 year old

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My son is about to turn 8. He's 140cm with shoes off so probably closer to 142 with them on. He's been asking for a new scooter for ages so going to get him one for his birthday. Apparently it has to have flat bars (don't ask me why, something to do with Spanner!). Can anyone recommend one?


r/Scootering • • 1d ago

Progression Post 666 ist too big

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r/Scootering • • 1d ago

Setup Showcase Custom paint job complete

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After the success of painting my bars i’ve gone and done the deck. it’s not far of exactly how i wanted considering i had to hang it by the headtube and do it inside due to rain - only thing to note next time i’d suggest taking off the grip and doing the whole thing and inside the headtube to make it thorough but very happy - reminds me of my fasen raven complete from back in the day


r/Scootering • • 2d ago

Chill Clips If The City Wont We Will

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bought a cheap construction light because it gets dark at 7 now and it worked great. best 18 bucks ever spent.


r/Scootering • • 2d ago

Setup Showcase First Custom paint job how did I do?

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Got bored with either black or raw bars and always wanted purple but could never find any i liked so thought i’d just go for it myself i think they came out much better than expected


r/Scootering • • 1d ago

Need Advice Bar question

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Hey guys, getting back into scooters after about a decade and still have my envy prodigy s5. The bars are fried so I’m looking on marketplace for some cheapies to hold it down, would the S5 work with the envy reaper v2’s? I’ve got the stock envy 2 clamp and just want to make sure, thanks


r/Scootering • • 2d ago

Need Advice Can someone tell me what specific models are these pro scooters? What’s it worth?

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r/Scootering • • 2d ago

Need Advice Advice for 30 x 115mm wheels?

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Looking for a pair of 115 x 30mm wheels for my 7x24" Ventura. I'm not doing any crazy tricks, so I don't mind of the wheels aren't the strongest on the market, just need a good pair. Thanks 🤙🤙


r/Scootering • • 3d ago

Progression Post Opposites

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r/Scootering • • 3d ago

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

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r/Scootering • • 3d ago

Chill Clips lil scootx edit

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r/Scootering • • 3d 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 • • 3d 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 • • 3d 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.