For new riders, stunt scooters will often seem difficult and you will likely have hundreds of questions about the extreme sport, such as how to do tricks, where to ride, and how to improve your current stunts. Here is a list of some of the most common questions related to stunt scooters that you might find helpful if you are looking to get better at the sport:

Question: What is better, a reinforced threaded fork or a threadless fork with a compression system?

Answer: In threaded forks the threads are cut in the fork making it thinner in the groove of the threads, therefore being less resistant. Also, threadless forks have more contact area when you clamp them, which creates more friction holding the bars to the forks and increases durability. Generally, threadless forks with compression systems are better for these reasons.

Question: What does the word alloop mean?

Answer: An Allyoop is when you get air into your scooter from a quarter pipe in one direction but turn in the opposite direction.

Question: How long does it take to become skillful in sports?

Answer: Stunt scooters are usually easy to pick up compared to similar hobbies like skateboarding or BMX, and after a few months of daily practice you should be able to pull off some pretty good tricks.

Question: Where is the best place to learn to ride?

Answer: Being around friends or more experienced riders will always make you better at stunt scooters, so head to your local skatepark or Google to see when your nearest event is and look for some tips.

Question: What is a transsexual?

Answer: A transsexual refers to a transition, like between platforms or rails at the skate park.

Question: Can women be good at riding scooters?

Answer: Certainly, even though there are fewer of them, girls can still be great riders. Razor originally had a few women-sponsored pros around 2000, namely Lamora Lyons and Lisa Grizmer, proving that gender is not inhibitory.

Question: What is an easy trick to perform?

Answer: If you are a beginner and want to learn some easy tricks, start with a basic jump and then try a tailwhip.

Question: Do I need an expensive trip to perform well?

Answer: In most cases, the more you spend, the better the quality of your ride, and more expensive stunt scooters have reinforced features and compression systems that increase their durability and performance.

Question: Do I need metal wheels?

Answer: It is not 100% necessary to have metal cored wheels on your stunt scooters, although when performing hard tricks and riding regularly, weaker plastic or rubber wheels may break more often.

Question: What is the difference between a standard briflip and an internal briflip?

Answer: A normal briflip is a backwards stunt scooter while an inboard scooter is where the stunt scooter moves forward during the scooter.

Hopefully these will answer some common scooter-related questions and you’ll be able to put what you’ve learned about the sport into practice the next time you’re out riding.

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