Ride a Scooter Like a Pro with Proper Grips

Everyone wants to stay fit and healthy and as long as you're doing something that you love towards achieving that goal your path to success will be an easy one. A great way to stay in shape is by riding a scooter. If you love this type of personal transportation that has been recently on the rise, then you'll enjoy reaping the benefits it offers.

Not only is riding a scooter suitable for all ages it is extremely effective at stretching all major muscle groups including the back, buttocks, thighs, calves, and abdomen. By riding a scooter you get an outdoor exercise that helps you burn fat and increases your level of fitness whilst being good for your mental health too. If you want to take riding a scooter to the next level though you should check out some pro scooter handle grips to make the experience more fun.

Material

There are two options when it comes to scooter grip material, rubber and foam (sponge). While the majority of scooter grips come made of foam, pro scooter grips are made of rubber which provides better grip. This is thanks to the raised surface of rubber stunt scooter grips which offers a longer lifespan too. Both of these grips are interchangeable and come in a variety of colours and styles too.

Compatibility

Since not all scooters are made the same nor are scooter handle grips. Some scooters come with thicker handlebars others have longer handlebars which is why you need to be sure that you're getting the correct grips. Although you can get universal grips they won't provide the same benefits as one made to fit your scooter model.

Comfort

To install your new pro scooter grips you're going to need an air compressor, blow gun attachment with a fine tip, safety glasses, mechanic's gloves and a vice. The air compressor must be able to handle at least 100PSI. The attachment also needs an air hose and proper fittings too.

1. Start off by mounting the scooter on the vice or workmate as you'll need both of your hands when installing the stunt scooter grips. Slip one grip over the end of the bar and with a freshly charged air compressor slip the nozzle under the lip of the grip.

2. When you have the nuzzle placed properly release some air into it by spraying some under the grip parallel to the bars. Make sure do apply pressure with the other hand whilst doing this.

3. Continue sending air under the tube and applying pressure until you have the grip in the correct position. Check to make sure that the need of the grip is even with the end of the bars and if not adjust it with the air compressor. Do the same thing for the other grip and you're done.
 

The basis of every scooter is its deck. The deck is the platform you stand on whilst riding the scooter. High-quality decks are made of aircraft-grade aluminium to provide both a light and strong surface for you to do your tricks.

The fork is the most critical part that connects the handlebars, deck, and front wheel. The fork runs through the headset and it comes in a variety of styles, weights and strengths. The handlebars and fork are connected with a compression system.

The compression system is made to provide a stable connection between the deck, bars and fork. This system is an important component that makes for a well-built scooter. There are three compression systems SCS (Standard Compression System), ICS (Inverted Compression System) and HCS (Hidden Compression System). Whilst most scooters have threaded compression systems HCS, ICS and SCS are used by pro scooter riders.

A scooter headset will play a big role in how your scooter feels when you ride it. This is the part that allows the fork tube to rotate which can affect handling and the types of stunts you'll be able to do.

What makes your scooter go is not just your legs, the wheels are a component that no scooter can go without. If you were to remove the handlebars and fork you'll still be able to push the scooter just like a skateboard. But without wheels, you'll go nowhere.

To ensure that the bars stay in place and work together scooters come with a clamp. This component come in three different variations, double, triple, and quadruple clamps. The names of these clamps signify the number of bolts used to securely hold the bars to the fork tube.