Micro Original Kickboard Scooter

by Micro

Product Features

• Kickboard scooter for recreation and transportation
• Innovative third wheel allows for greater stability and smoother ride
• Wood fiber deck lets riding feel like surfing
• Portable and storable with easy folding feature

Product Description

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Featuring a flex deck made with a combination of fiberglass and wood for additional stability and bend, a lightweight aluminum frame, and a modified folding mechanism, the unique three-wheeled Micro Original Kickboard will bring endless action and entertainment for kids of any age. Braking is accomplished through foot braking and slide turns.

Key Features:

• Wheels: 120 / 100mm cast urethane
• Bearings: ABEC 5
• Board Length: 440 mm
• Patented closure for safe storage
• Comfortable telescopic handlebar
• Color: Polished aluminum
• Weight Capacity: 220 pounds / 100 kg
• Deck: Wood / fiber

Product Description

Kickboard Original features 2-120mm Front and 1-100mm Rear High Rebound Cast PU Wheels with ABEC 5 Precision Bearings Teloscopic Aluminum Steering Column Wood and Fiber 440mm Deck

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 29.5 x 10.6 x 7.1 inches ; 11.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0009Y6OAW
• Item model number: KB0005
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #257,173 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Funky, stable, safe scooter, July 15, 2009

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P. Ju "Scootrat" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Micro Original Kickboard Scooter (Sports)

I received my Micro Original Kickboard Scooter yesterday, as a replacement for a K2 Trifecta Kickboard I loved, bought in 1997 and lost in my move. What I love about this is its skateboard-style steering, brake (I've never quite learned how to slow down on a skateboard), one-handed operation, portability, solid construction, mod-ability, and uniqueness.

I bet that those who rate this product poorly for stability, steering, handgrip design are trying to use it in a way it isn't intended. It won't behave being treated like a T-bar 2-wheeler. Following the instructions and keeping more of a skateboard stance in mind--feet at 45* angle or even perpendicular to the board--will yield a much stabler navigation control. With the K2 version I used to steer just with my feet, barely touching the stick at all. Also, to get super-tight turning instead of "falling over," counter-steer: if you ride with right foot forward and want to turn right, push on your heels to steer the board right while leaning your weight FORWARD (towards the LEFT side of the board, in order to keep your weight over the board) just hold the stick enough to keep your balance. Don't try to push/pull the stick to steer. Conversely if you ride with right foot forward and want to turn left, press your toes down to steer the board left and hang your body back as far as you can so your weight remains over the board.

Now, what I miss about my old one - this new original is quite large. Seems significantly bigger in length, wheelsize, and joystick diameter. I liked the smaller, more portable size, but did not want the aluminum deck of the Micro Compact Kickboard. This one also seems much softer in the springs than I remember the other to be, and I want a stronger steer; springs are sold, so I'll just have to track them down. The K2 one came with two sets of different strength springs, which amusingly did make it through the move, though I may have finally tossed them. I can't tell whether there are strap or bag accessories for this device, nor can I see any place on it where I could clip a micro kickboard strap (probably meant for the T-bar 2-wheelers). I do dig the ergonomic grab to release the handle lock, though; the K2 had a machined metal dowel that was brutal to the thumb.

Finally, this is such a great product, where are the fans and the info? It's so hard to find goodies about modding, adjusting, accessorizing; videos top out at 5 on YouTube. US distributors - please organize a social community where we can all share knowledge and fun about the Micro Kickboards!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent idea in Kickboard/Scooters!!, December 3, 2008

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David A. Anselmi "taijidave" (Oakland, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Micro Original Kickboard Scooter (Sports)

I've always found the 2-wheel scooter an interesting concept, but not nearly as robust (or fun) as my skateboard. Eg, why hold-on when you can be hands-free? Most-importantly, they wobble, both at slow speeds and high...

Anyway, I got to play with a "K2" branded (Micro Original) unit imported from Japan, & was very impressed. Ever seen one of the old Citroen cars? The 2 front wheels' axel is much wider than the back, making the car incredibly stable, even if you swerve wildly. Well, the Micro's front 2 wheels act very similarly: this scooter is really tough to tip-over.

My experience is based on 1/2hr use in a park w/ a 20deg downhill, but is so different from the guy in Japan, that I had to respond (he's posted a similar Review on at least 4 sites; okay, he doesn't like it, we get it... did he fall off or something?). :-)

So, my guess is most of his issues are a 'style' thing, b/c my experience is the exact opposite:
- It turns wonderfully. Very stable, & the spring-based 'tilt' works exactly like my skateboard. You can't lean as far as a skateboard, due to the heaviness of the handle & the limit of the trucks, & you definitely cannot turn on a dime like a 2-wheeler... but "topples over at the slightest angle" is a giant misnomer. Could you post an amazon video of this effect?
- Wobbling? I wobble much more on a 2-wheel Razor than I do on the Micro. How fast was [he] going?
- Wheels don't return / springs squeak: both sound like the trucks were weak; how old/beat-up was the Micro [he] tried?
- Rubber 'ball' grip: This is completely stylistic. It is admittedly disconcerting for someone used to a "T-bar", but w/ some practice, it has a whole bunch of other advantages. First, you completely change the paradigm from 'steer' (ie, rotational leverage), to 'lean'. Next, single-handed steering is possible, which a T-bar won't allow. And finally, (as kickboardusa.com points-out), kids LOVE it. My 2.5yr/old daughter hopped on & was kicking-off w/in 5min, trying to go as fast as I did... whereas a 2-wheel Razor was a non-starter for her...
- Too heavy. Well, good point... with the addition of 3rd wheel, trucks & heavy-duty aluminum, this is definitely not a low-end Razor... OTOH, a spring-loaded bike always weighs lots more than a non-sprung bike does, so this isn't unexpected. So this unit won't win horizontal speed records... but it's super-great for just coasting, & even better for downhill. And at low speeds, this will *not* wobble whereas a 2-wheel unit will.

Plus not sure about his refund/return comment (did he buy thru Amazon?)... but he should try eBaying his; there's a healthy resale market, & someone else will snap it up.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome scooter!!, July 22, 2008

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robnsus (Stuttgart, Germany) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Micro Original Kickboard Scooter (Sports)

I bought this for my daughter who was turning 11. It is a smooth ride and easy to handle for her. I wish each member of my family had one as we all have enjoyed riding it. We vary in height, are all between 100-200 pounds but it handles just as well no matter who is on it.