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difficult to use
I bought this for my 3 year old at Christmas. I was worried that he was not the most stable and good at balancing, so i thought this would be a good first scooter.
In the past 6 months he hasn't shown a lot of interest. I have watched him struggle to use it, fall, wobble, have me carry it after getting a few houses down our street. He got a little better, but looked awkward and unsafe.
All his friends have the 'mini-kick' scooter, and all seemed to be doing great. In the end i broke down and bought him one too. 2 days ago. 2 days later, he hasn't stopped using it. Loves it, is steady, smooth, doing tricks, and won't stop riding it for miles and miles (literally miles).
Conclusion - I was initially sold on the Radio Flyer design features figuring it would be an easier scooter for him to start with. But the steering and bulk of it make it very hard for a little person to use. I heartily suggest spending a little more on a mini-kick..
July 2013 · Sports and Outdoors