Customer Reviews

Maxi KickŪ Scooter - PURPLE with Pilot Steering - Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold and Platinum Seal Awards 2009

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

When I bought this I thought "here is another toy that will be tossed aside in days/weeks"
Well, my 10 year old daughter is inseperable from her scooter. She and her friends ride to school on them each day.
The only negative is I wish I had bought a black not purple one as black is timeless and I figure she is going to be using this a long time long time. They are a lot of fun to ride and very sturdy - I know because I have used it on occasion and I weigh 200lbs....

No doubt about it, this is a COOL scooter. So cool, in fact, that my husband wants one for himself. It offers such a smooth ride and the joystick steering is fun and different than traditional T-bar (although that option is available from the company). It seems sturdy and I am looking forward to my kids getting many years of enjoyment on it. I feel that this scooter is superior to the Razors and am fairly satisfied with the purchase.

The only beef I have with it is the price. The Kickboard folks highly tout its "Swiss Design". Well, that's all well and good but this is MADE IN CHINA. I hope the high price point is due to the scooters being made in a fair trade facility because I really don't see what warrants the extreme premium.

Overall, I'm happy with the scooter and I would buy it over a Razor. But still, I do think it is overpriced.

Highs: Quality construction. Smooth gliding wheels and suspension. Easy learning curve.

Lows: Quick-adjust handle bar release became too tight to easily raise/lower the handle bar. Probably not suitable for stunts and tricks.

My kids *LOVE* the Maxi Kick Scooter. It was easy for the them to figure out even though you steer by leaning and tilting the handle bar. The construction is of high quality: the solid rubber wheels absorb rough surfaces, and the bearings and suspension hold up well to abusive riding. My wife and I also appreciate the larger front wheel design because, unlike Razor-type scooters, small driveway dips or imperfections in the surface won't send your kid flying.

The price is a bit high, but I when I saw the quality, and the fun my kids had on them, I knew it was well worth it. If your kids probably won't be doing any stunts or tricks, I would highly recommend this over a Razor. Note: This product is *MADE* in China and *DESIGNED* in Sweden.

Got 2 of them for 10 years old and 5 years old. One with nob and another with the regular handle bar. Kids love them! It rides soooo smoothly and very safe with 2 wheels on the front. It is lightweight and does not bother me carrying it at all. Very well made. Well, for the price, it should be! We have other scooter that is very common, now I think, what was that all about? The common one is heavier, does not stand up when not in use, when you fall, you normally fall on the edge of the scooter, which hurts on the shin, etc. This Maxi Kick Scooter is light, stand up when not in use, super smooth and fast, yet safe! We actually got one more Mini for 2 years old and she is riding it like a pro already. It is such a fun riding toy that it is worth the price!

This design is the best for first schooters. read the reviews and buy it.

This was NOT in the box on Christmas morning, very disappointing:

"T-bar Steering is optional. The steering options are interchangeable."