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December 22nd, 2009 by watchwaxElectric scooters for kids continue to be a growing trend popular with parents and children alike. The kids are excited about having a “grown-up” mode of transportation around the neighborhood, and parents get the satisfaction of providing a gift for their kids they know will be used again and again.
A large variety of choices in electric scooters for kids are available today and it is important to find the right one for the age and size of the child. As a parent you must make the right choice of scooter to avoid unnecessary accidents. Be prepared to pay anywhere from $130 to up to $500 for the best well-built and safest scooter for your kid. The price is dependent on the size of the scooter and the speed it will go.
For younger children, those kids from 8-11 years old, you will want to get a smaller electric scooter that travels no more than 10 mph. Older children,replica watches paypal, those kids 12 and above, can usually handle the larger electric scooter that can have a top speed of up to 23 mph. Of course the speed of the scooter will depend on the weight of the child and the terrain on which it is ridden.
Another factor affecting the speed is the size and number of batteries used in the electric scooter. The smaller scooters will have two 12-volt batteries generating about 2.3 amps each. The larger scooters will have four 12-volt batteries cranking out 48 volts or more. Other things to look for in a kid’s electric scooter include a variable speed throttle mounted in the handle bars which is much safer than an all-or-nothing foot-operated throttle. Make sure the brakes on the larger scooter are front and rear vented disk brakes for smoother stopping.
Always make sure the scooter you are considering has a wide deck for extra safety. Other safety options that should be purchased along with your kid’s electric scooter include a quality helmet and elbow and knee pads. Oh yes, and the sturdier the shoe your kid wears while on the scooter, the more protected his feet will be. Remember these safety tips and you will be assured your kid’s electric scooter will offer them hours of accident-free fun.