mini kick Scooter - GREEN

by Kickboard USA - BACK-TO-SCHOOL SALE

Product Features

• The mini kick is the quality choice in 3-wheel scooters for young children.
• The mini kick's award-winning design, with its unique lean-and-steer mechanism has kids 'surfing the sidewalks', as they curve from left to right!
• The mini's Italian-made wheels of highest quality Polyurethene create an incredibly smooth glide, even on urban sidewalks.
• Even the youngest kids can use the mini -- the kickboard is low-to-the-ground so kids can hop on and off easily. The kickboard deck also is large enough for both feet, so kids can switch from pushing, to just enjoying the ride.
• The mini's Swiss-designed, high quality construction means it is durable enough for everyday use, year after year.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B003IVLHIC
• Item model number: MM0007-Green
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,723 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #28 in Toys & Games > Bikes, Skates & Ride-Ons > Ride-On Toys
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

Product Description

Kickboard USA is the official distributor for Micro-Moblity, Switzerland, makers of the Mini Kick scooter for kids ages 2-5, the Maxi Kick scooter for kids ages 5-10, and a full line of quality scooters for teens and adults. The Mini Kick is the quality choice in children's scooters. In 2011 the Mini was awarded the Parent's Choice Approved Seal and in 2009, it won the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold and Platinum Award Seals for Best Toy. The Mini also was named 'Best Pre-School Scooter' by Toy Report, 'Best Outdoor Toy' by Learning Express Stores and was featured on the NBC Today Show as part of its 'Best Toys for Summer' series. What makes the Mini unique is its quality construction and 'lean-and-steer' design, which allows children to use their body weight to control the steering, giving them the feeling of 'surfing' the sidewalk, as they curve from right to left, almost like a skateboard. The lean-and-steer adds an element of stability and fun, great for learning balance and coordination. The Mini's 3 wheels make it easy for even the youngest kids to ride. The youngest kids (ages 2 and 3) will normally start riding in a straight line but learn quite quickly, almost intuitively, to gently lean, in order to steer. The older kids (ages 4 and 5) become very proficient, curving right and left as they 'surf' the sidewalk. The rear brake adds to the safety and fun. The Mini can be ridden inside while learning (or waiting for Spring) as the Italian made wheels are non marking. The wheels and shock absorbent deck work in unison to provide an incredibly smooth, quiet ride, a joy for parents and children alike. The mini's light weight (only 3.3 lbs), makes it easy for young kids to control and convenient for parents to pick up and carry when need be. Weight limit 44lbs. Children love to ride the mini kick daily, year after year and the modular construction means that all parts are replaceable, so it can last, virtually forever.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the investment - lasting play value, August 29, 2011

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S. Cornell - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: mini kick Scooter - GREEN (Toy)

I recently ordered this for my son's third birthday and it's been a huge hit. His older brother (5 years old) has one as well, but is at least a year away from outgrowing it.

The first few days, he had to work a lot on going straight as he learned how to use his weight to steer. Within a week, he was flying up and down the sidewalk and steering / braking like a champ. Helmets are a necessity, while the scooter is very safe and stable, once they master it they really can pick up speed!

Pros:

Good size range - my very petite 3 year old can handle it, his 5 year old brother rides the same size scooter as well

Quality - apart from some very minor fading, the two year old scooter is in the same great condition as the new one. They get heavy use, stay on the porch, and look great!

Play value - The boys ride these daily, my oldest has used his for two years so far. Really, what toy lasts for 2 years anymore?

Cons:

Compared to other scooters, they're pricey. The quality justifies the cost though, in my experience.

Doesn't fold - It would be nice to be able to toss these in a suitcase, but that's a rare need for us. Compared to other scooters that do fold, this is a much better quality.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 2.5-year-old is already trying to do wheelies, December 25, 2010

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K. Smith "subuhi" (Maryland) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: mini kick Scooter - GREEN (Toy)

Can't say enough good things about this scooter. Got it a couple of months ago for my 2-year-old based on all the great reviews here. It's lived up to the hype. My son was zipping along on this with very little practice in a very short amount of time. Now he can do tight little maneuvers and loves experimenting with his body weight -- leaning to one side, sitting low, standing up high -- to see how he can change his momentum. Today he was trying to do wheelies on it, obviously without much success but still great fun for him. He mostly rides it indoors because it's winter, but the wheels are super-quiet and don't mark our wood floors at all. Some friends were over today and were eyeing it for their 4-year-old son -- they say he hardly got into his Radio Flyer scooter because it stops going as soon he stops pushing with one foot. That's never been a problem with this Mini Kick. I highly, highly recommend it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great quality, but pricey for what is out there., November 21, 2010

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geoone - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: mini kick Scooter - GREEN (Toy)

You definitely get what you pay for, but at the price for this scooter I would have expected more.

An adjustable handle bar, so as your child gets older it can adjust in height.

The wheels are high quality and the turning is a great design.

But honestly, at $70 is a little high. At $50 this would fly off their shelves.

A good choice overall.