There's no bigger downer than hurting yourself while doing something fun. Luckily, you are able to remain safe and still have a blast on your Razor scooter or electric motorcycle by getting the best gear and following a few safety suggestions.
No matter your scootering level, it's critical to put on the proper safety equipment, whether you are enduring the crashes of learning - or even the crashes of freestyling. Razor Aggressive Helmets have a multi-impact liner for hardcore, multi-sport riders. The adjustable Razor Full-Face Helmet for Razor Quads & MX Dirt Bikes was created especially for Razor Dirt Quad, Razor MX350, MX500, MX650 or Razor Pocket Rocket riders ages 8-14. It is fully padded for a cushty, customized fit and screened and vented for mouth protection. The vented Razor V17 Helmet is for standard riders ages 8-14 while the cute, colorful Pink Toddler Helmet and Blue Toddler Helmet provide protection for the littlest riders.
Knees and elbows need cushioning too, and Razor has great sets to help keep 'em covered just like the Razor Helmet and Knee/Elbow Pad Set together with Razor PRO Helmet & Elbow/Knee Pad Set.
For safer riding, below are a few suggestions:
Read the manual: Always read your Razor Scooter and Razor Electric Motorcycle owner's manuals carefully, especially parents whose children are going to be riding.
Parental Supervision Required: Children under eight riding scooters should be supervised all the time. An electric scooter that can go 10 and even 15 mph does not seem very fast unless you visit your child screaming down a hill out of hand.
No Night Riding: Scooters and electric motorcycles should only be ridden during daylight. Not only is it hard for the rider to see but it is hard for automobiles as well as other traffic to see you during the night as well. Even in the daytime, riders should wear bright or reflective clothing to be as visible as you can.
Cover up: Long sleeved shirts and long pants are best for protection from injury during spills. Tie shoelaces to help keep them from dangling and having caught. Keep your hands regarding the handlebars as well as your feet on the deck at all times.
Stick to the rules associated with the road: Like bicycle riding, there are rules that govern scootering. Check them out at the local DOT website. Kids should always be familiarized aided by the basic rules of this road including proper hand signals and stopping at stop signs.
Know your limits: Kids love having a good time and pushing the boundaries. All things considered, that's what Razor Scooters are all about - using the coolest tricks and expressing your individuality. Wise practice, however, is the best rule of thumb when riding. If the trick or stunt looks too dangerous - it probably is.
Know your automobile's limits: Razor strives to be a leader and innovator, giving riders the most effective technology possible, but even Razors have limits. No matter what cool freestylers look doing gravity-defying tricks your Razor will perform best and become the safest once you take notice of the rules of gravity and keep those wheels safely on a lawn.
