Mini kick Scooter - PINK, for kids age 3-5. Winner of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold and Platinum Best Toy Award Seals - ALSO available in new Yellow, Green, Aqua, Orange and Blue
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Description of Mini kick Scooter - PINK, for kids age 3-5. Winner of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold and Platinum Best Toy Award Seals - ALSO available in new Yellow, Green, Aqua, Orange and Blue
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.Has your child ever dreamt of surfing the pavement just like the bigger kids? Now it's easier than ever before with the Mini-Micro kick scooter, which allows children from 3 to 5 years old to enjoy all the fun and freedom of scooting. The ergonomics and handling of the Mini-Micro were developed with youngsters in mind, with three wheels to keep the rider from falling over, a back brake for safety, low ground clearance, and a simple Powerstic steering mechanism. The company also avoided using any sharp edges in the Mini-Micro to prevent unfortunate bumps and bruises. Most importantly, the trendy toy--which weighs only 3.7 pounds--allows toddlers to surf the asphalt while simultaneously improving their motor skills, balance, and coordination.
The Mini-Micro is built to last, with a polyamide base construction reinforced with 40-percent glass fiber and a polypropylene body. And when it's time to pack up and head home, you can easily remove the steering column and store the Mini-Micro in a backpack. The Mini-Micro is the ultimate kick scooter for youngsters of all skill levels.
Specifications:
- Wheel diameter: 120/80mm
- Width of wheels: 24mm
- Wheels: Polyurethane, 78 Shore A
- Bearings: Precision
- Axle distance: 430mm
- Materials used: GFK, PP, ALU
- Width of deck: 110mm
- Length of deck: 300mm
- Age 3 to 5 years
- Dimensions: 8.6 by 26.4 by 21.6 inches (W x H x D)
- Weight: 3.7 pounds
Sports reviews of Mini kick Scooter - PINK, for kids age 3-5. Winner of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold and Platinum Best Toy Award Seals - ALSO available in new Yellow, Green, Aqua, Orange and Blue
Customer Review: Absolutely the best beginner scooter
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
We've had this scooter for a few years now. I bought it because I wanted a three wheeled scooter that taught my son to balance but yet was more stable than a two-wheeled scooter.
Most three-wheeled scooters have the third wheel on the back. That always looked a bit awkward to me. Like when they go to kick, the back leg must avoid that wheel. I guess it's not really that bad as I watch other kids, but I wanted my kids to kick like they would on a two-wheeler.
This scooter has the third wheel on the front and it steers like a skateboard. That's a terrific way to teach balance. My son (4 years old at the time) was a little tentative at first, but he was able to use this scooter with a little effort and concentration. It helped him a great deal with his confidence and he was eventually able to transfer to a two-wheeler.
My daughter was 2 years old when she started riding this scooter. She picked it up quickly after watching her older brother. By the time she was 3 years old, she could zip around on it quickly.
There is a brake on the rear wheel, just like the two-wheelers. Other three-wheeled scooters don't have that feature. It allowed my kids to practice using the brake for when they transferred to the two-wheeled scooters.
The Mini Micro is solidly built. We've had ours for about 3 years and it's still going strong. There are no loose parts, nothing falling off or bent. The brakes haven't worn down yet. It still looks just like the day we got it.
The only downsides to this scooter is that it doesn't fold up and the handlebars don't adjust. It's geared to a very small age group (3 to 5) and doesn't hold a lot of weight.
However, the Mini Micro is a terrific beginner scooter, far superior to other three wheeled scooters. I'd buy this again in a heartbeat. It's well worth the extra cost.
UPDATE: This scooter also comes in blue, aqua and orange. Pink would have been my daughter's choice, but we own blue.
Customer Review: Truly the best toddler scooter!!!!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I got two of these scooters as Christmas presents for my twins. They have been asking for a scooter since the summer and since they just turned three, I thought it was a good age to get them something like that. I went to the usual stores first to look at three-wheeled-scooters and I was disappointed at the poor quality and/or the poor maneuverability. I was sure that there must exist a better option. I searched the web and VOILA!- I found these. First off, the colors are awesome. Second, they look just like 'big boys&girls' scooters, which counts for a lot when you are three. Third, after reading scooter blogs, I was convinced that these are well worth the money in terms of quality of workmanship and maneuverability. I am so pleased with my choice - my kids look like Pros on these wonderful little machines. We took them to the park the day after Christmas, and everyone (kid & adult) was staring at my twins who were effortlessly scooting around. We did not have a problem with the scooters going straight, but they do turn with such ease, that I can see how someone may have a bit of trouble initially. However, just as with anything else, once the kids become more skilled at doing several things at once (keeping track of where they are in there surroundings, keeping their balance and pushing off the ground to accelerate), they will master this scooter. My twins got the concept of how to operate the scooters literally within minutes, and after an hour there was no stopping them (or getting them off the scooters!!!). Learning how to use the break took a couple of days, but they got it down. The scooters were very easy to put together, and all the parts look to be well made. I'm sure we'll enjoy these for years to come.Customer Review: Most played with toy in our house!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I bought this scooter for my daughters 6 year old birthday after doing some research online. She wanted a scooter, but after receiving many bruises and tumbles from riding a friends normal 2 wheeled scooter I was really hesitant to get one. After comming across this scooter I decided to give it a try. I went with the smaller one because the website explains the weight limit is 65 pounds and my daughter is only 50 pounds right now. I also felt it would be easier for her to get the hang of instead of the larger model.
Since we bought this 6 months ago, my daughter has played with it nearly every day. She has had no major mishaps. The tipping forward that one review taked about can happen, but you simply show the child wear to place her/his foot for better stability. It is MUCH safer than the normal 2 wheel scooters out there. And a very sturdy model. The only negative thing is the spoon brake. The plastic piece can break if an older child steps on it too hard...which happened when a older friend got on it without my knowledge! I believe I can get a replacement part for it.
I am in the process of ordering another one of these scooters for my second daughter for her birthday. The girls are thrilled they will no longer have to share the one!
Customer Review: Best & Safest Scooter on the Market
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
#1 scooter you can buy! I bought my son 12 yrs ago (he's now 13) the identical scooter from Huffy(same dimensions, screw placement etc.). He rode it until he just was too heavy for it. That one is still with us and now my daughter has been riding it for 2 years. We decided that since she can't even go to the bathroom without the scooter it was time for a new one, the plastic base was gone and only the metal narrow part was left. I refused to get a regular scooter and glad I didn't.
This style of scooter is the safest scooter for any child to ride. No worries about the front wheel turning unexpected and you child flying thru the air or falling as easily. I can actually exhale when she's riding. No more holding my breath or being afraid. Balance is definately enhanced here too. All turning is done with body/weight placement. It's super stable. Absolutely great. Both my kids started on this scooter before 2 yrs old and at 5 yrs old, my daughter goes everywhere with it & yes she rides it all thru the house too. My only worry is that I hope the plastic base can be replaced if needed as this one is sure to be around for a long, long time. Worth every penny!!
Customer Review: Best scooter on the market
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I am a Brit and when I went back to England over the summer EVERY kid in my daughter's age group (3-5) had this scooter. I didn't see another type of scooter at the park when I was over there. I decided that the mummy population of England must have done research and decided that this was the one I needed. It did take a while for me to be able to find it in the US (unfortunately it is more expensive here!) but eventually I found it and ordered it. My 3 year old is in love with it so much that she literally has at least one part of her body touching it at all times. She eats with it right next to her chair, she wants to sleep with it too but I've vetoed scooting upstairs.
It's super easy to ride and when she first got on it, she would manually pick up the scooter and turn it round corners but it only took her a couple of days to figure out how to lean the stick in order to turn. Now she is scooting round the playground on this faster than her friends on bikes. I heartily recommend this toy and am noticing more and more of these in the US so clearly the word is spreading.