I recently came upon Madd Gear's MGP Kaos Pro Scooter while perusing the sports department of a local department store. It was the first scooter that I personally had seen in stores that was designed and meant for kids 8 years and up. My son had just recently outgrown his original 2 wheeled scooter, and it was very timely for us to traipse upon this one.
We're all about encouraging our kids to ditch their devices and get out for some fresh air and exercise. While out youngest doesn't really use a device as of yet, the oldest one does. Heading out for a bike ride or scooter ride is one of the few things that he doesn't put up a fuss about when it comes to ditching devices.
The MGP Kaos Pro Scooter is pretty cool, although I suspect that's not what the "cool" kids are saying these days! LOL Ours is black in colour, and has a badass skull on the front. As previously mentioned, it's geared towards kids ages 8 years and over who are between 60-220lbs. The scooter has some weight to it, and feels very strong and sturdy. It is super simple to assemble out of the box in only 3 easy steps, taking about 5 minutes to put together. It's practically skate park ready. Be sure to remember to keep the Allen key that is included, in case you need to make any tightening adjustments down the road.
The MGP Kaos Pro Scooter has a high tensile steel one piece MGP Y Bar handlebar which rotates 360 degrees, and also features an extruded double clamp to keep the scooter fastened together. It has pro-spec reinforced forks and 100mm polyurethane wheels with alloy cores and a K-1 bearing set. It comes with a steel flex brake system and a 4" wide deck with MGP design skull grip tape already on it. It also has MGP pro squid grips on the handlebars. While I am not all that tech savvy when it comes to scooters, I am starting to learn a lot more about them. And who knew that I'd ever know what grip tape or a deck was when referring to a scooter! I've been avidly learning to embrace these things, now that I have boys. :)
For my son personally, this scooter is a great fit. He thinks the scooter is awesome and loves riding it around and trying out new tricks. His friends think it's pretty cool too. As with any sporting activity, be sure that you and/or your children wear proper safety equipment designed for the activity and that they are using their scooter & safety equipment safely. Items like a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads are a must, especially for beginners. For me, a helmet is just non-negotiable. Period. End of story. No matter the age.
The MGP Kaos Pro Scooter retails in Canada for approximately $150CAN. There is a more cost effective style available on the market called the Madd Gear Whip Pro Scooter which retails for approximately $100CAN. The Whip also comes in a variety of colours. These Madd Gear scooters are available in Canada at your local Walmarts, Mastermind Toys, mom & pop scooter and skateboard shops, as well as on websites like Amazon and EBay. If you were so inclined, there are also higher end ones available through specialty shops.
***** These views are mine, and mine alone. As with anything, you are responsible for assessing whether this item and/or activity is safe and suitable for your specific needs. InfoMommy does not make any warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility and/or liability for any actions taken as a result of this blog post.*****
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