If you are new to kick scooters, or if you have purchased a kick scooter before but would like a better understanding of the range of options and which brand and model might best suit your needs or your kids, we hope that you will find the overview below helpful.

We have identified 7 different types of consumers that enjoy using kick scooters:

1. Toddlers - aged 2 to 4

2. Young kids - aged 5 to 7

3. Kids - aged 8 to 12

4. Teenagers - aged 13 to 19

5. Young Adults - aged 20 to 25

6. Adults & Parents - aged 26 to 55

7. Mature Adults - aged over 55

The above consumer groups have a wide range of needs, interests and uses when it comes to kick scooters. We have identified the following main uses for kick scooters:

1. Riding short distances in the playground or at home

2. Riding on a tarmac track or pavement in a park, along the beach or along a lake

3. Urban commuting

4. Urban exercise

5. Tricks in skate parks

6. Social catch-ups in cafes or a short trip to local shops

7. Sight-seeing when travelling on weekends away or holidays

Coming soon on this page: a PDF pop-out page with short-listed recommendations for different life stages and end-uses.