Anyone here have a razor scooter? *update* mine is starting to break

[NeoPTLD]

The razor scooter was a hit when it came out about two years ago. Back then, it was about $100 a piece.

Now a days, I can get one for $30-40 and I'm thinking about buying one for making my way between classes and car.

Is it something that works well for this kind of purpose?

11/19/03: After about two weeks of almost daily use to and from classes, rain and shine, the bearings are going south.

 

[BaboonGuy]

if where you are planning on using it is smooth and level then definetly they will make transportation a lot faster than walking. but you might look a bit funny.

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: NeoPTLD
Is it something that works well for this kind of purpose?

Yeah if you are five or want to be labeled as a tool.

 

[NeoPTLD]

Originally posted by: BaboonGuy
if where you are planning on using it is smooth and level then definetly they will make transportation a lot faster than walking. but you might look a bit funny.

hmm, there are a lot of guys using a skateboard to do the same task and my guess is razor will do fine anywhere skateboard works.

I'd use a skateboard if I wanted to look better, but unfortunately, I can't skateboard.

 

[FoBoT]

my ten year old girl has one, she likes it

 

[NeoPTLD]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
my ten year old girl has one, she likes it

This guy in my dorm has one also, but I don't see him on it much...

He's like 6'2 170lbs

 

[Actaeon]

It'll probally be useful for getting to and from class.

You'll look pretty stupid on it though. Its an older fad for pre-teens. Not college students.

Though, if you're still interested, check out Sharper Image's Electrical Scooter.

Happy 3001th post to me (Now a Diamond Member).

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: NeoPTLD

Originally posted by: FoBoT
my ten year old girl has one, she likes it

This guy in my dorm has one also, but I don't see him on it much...

He's like 6'2 170lbs

I think you missed the point...

Viper GTS

 

[Maximus96]

i bought one when it came out several years ago, it had springs on the front wheel for a suspension system. i used it twice. mostly because i feel embarassed as hell on riding it on campus. now its sits folded up in my closet.

 

[dolph]

go for a xootr.
www.xootr.com

 

[NeoPTLD]

Originally posted by: Actaeon
It'll probally be useful for getting to and from class.

You'll look pretty stupid on it though. Its an older fad for pre-teens. Not college students.

Though, if you're still interested, check out Sharper Image's Electrical Scooter.

Happy 3001th post to me (Now a Diamond Member).

I found the razor appealing, because I can quickly fold it up and carry it into classroom, toss in the corner in the dorm room and throw in back of the car.

It's only six pounds.

 

[Dragnov]

The college fad 4 years ago. Quickly died, and rarely ever seen anymore..

Never got one myself, but did try my friends a few times. I think it serves its purpose well. Won't help your image much, but if you don't mind that more power to you.

 

[johnjbruin]

People in college nowadays with razor scooters seem a bit too dorky...
My friends and I just laugh at them. Even if it does make your traveling time faster... its one of those things that you just dont use anymore.

 

[NeoPTLD]

I picked one up at Wal-Mart. It's not exactly efficient and it's more tiring than I thought :disgust:

It rides nice and smooth in the dorms basement, but the ride is absolute crap on anything rougher than a smooth sidewalk.

 

[radioouman]

Originally posted by: NeoPTLD
I picked one up at Wal-Mart. It's not exactly efficient and it's more tiring than I thought :disgust:

It rides nice and smooth in the dorms basement, but the ride is absolute crap on anything rougher than a smooth sidewalk.

It doesn't exactly have Mcpherson struts/shocks and Yokohama tires, so whad'ya expect with no suspension hard plastic wheels?

 

[thomsbrain]

they were all over UC irvine when i was there, as plentiful as cell phones that light up and ricers with ulgy body kits.

 

[Eli]

I would recommend a real, motorized, scooter.. not one of those little pieces of garbage.

 

[NeoPTLD]

It doesn't handle uneven surfaces well at all. It's only got as much clearance as a seriously riced out lowered Honda..

 

[NeoPTLD]

It hasn't been a month and the bearings are already going :disgust:
The rear wheel makes funny noise now.

Maybe this toy isn't made to withstand daily usage on campus.

 

[Descartes]

Everyone is so damn concerned about it being a fad, "looking stupid", etc.

If you want one, get one. Who gives a shat what other people think.

 

[waylman]

razor + anyone over 12 = TOOL