The razor scooter is no different than skateboards, BMX bikes, etc. There are lots of great tricks you can learn, some more extreme than others, of course. In this article, I am going to tell you how to do several different tricks with step by step instructions. There is one main thing you should probably keep in mind as you go through the process of learning these tricks. Getting the mechanics of the trick down is just a matter of coordination and practice. But if you’re like me, you are going to want to show your stuff and that means being so smooth that you make the trick look completely effortless.
I also recommend you tackle one trick at a time with your razor scooter, and practice it until you’ve at least mastered the basics. So what I suggest is that you read over some of the tricks I list below and choose one to start practicing on. Maybe you recognize one or more of these tricks from seeing others do them and you want to be able to match your friends. Or maybe you want to learn some new tricks and surprise everyone at the skate park with your radical new skills.
Some say the best way to learn is by watching others. If that is you, then I guess you can just take your razor scooter to the skate park and watch people there, or you could ask a friend to show you a particular trick. One great avenue for visual learners is to do a search for the name of the trick on YouTube, because you can watch the video over and over as much as you want. Then again, it is not very convenient because you have to run outside to attempt the moves you just watched on video.
People talk about “launching” and “landing” when it comes to practicing razor scooter tricks. So just let me say the most important thing about launching is to be sure you are ready in terms of focus and the practice setting. If anything feels “not right” about the approach, then forget it and start the practice routine over. As for the landing, you should concentrate on how you are going to make contact with the ground so that you immediately resume the same in-motion action you had just prior to the launch. That means having lots of control, so your body is going to have to be centered and your knees will have to be bent to absorb the impact.
One last thing before I list a few razor scooter tricks. Let us be real. You are going to fall down a lot. So be smart and always remember to wear protective gear. Always wear a helmet and pads.
Now here are your 10 tricks. Have fun!
Boon
1. Get moderate speed up to jump or ledge.
2. Bunny hop as high as possible.
3. Take back foot off of deck and kick out in front of you as far as possible.
4. Pull back foot back towards you and put back on deck.
5. Land.
Tail Whip
1. Go up a funbox with moderate speed.
2. Bunny hop high into the air then tilt your feet so the toes are hanging off the edge.
3. Kick the deck around the t-bar.
4. Help it spin faster by moving your hands in a circular motion while still gripping the handles.
5. Catch it with your feet as you hit the ground .
6. Land and roll away clean.
Bunny Hop
1. Get some speed.
2. Bend your knees, the lower you bend, the higher you’ll get in the air.
3. Spring up while pulling on the handle bars and have your knees still bent until coming down.
4. Level out.
FGC Flip
1. Get Air
2. Do a front flip and a tailwhip at the same time
3. Roll away clean
Regular
1. Get up some speed.
2. Go off a ramp.
3. Let go of the scooter with your hands and feet.
4. Grab the scooter.
5. Land softly.
One Leg Ride
1. Get some speed.
2. Take your hands and one leg off, leaving your choice of leg on the scooter.
3. Lean on the handlebars and balance.
4. Bring hands to the handle bars and leg to the deck.
5. Roll away clean.
Indy
1. Bunny hop.
2. Put your hand on the bottom of the deck in between your feet at your toes.
3. Land and ride away clean
Fallie
1. Nollie.
2. Heelwhip
3. Even out and land.
Superman
1. Bunny hop off a ramp or high edge.
2. Put the scooter directly in front of you and stretch out your legs.
3. Hold that position.
4. Pull the scooter back into your body and bring your feet back onto the deck.
5. Land and roll away clean.
Superman Deck Grab
1. Bunny hop off a ramp or high edge.
2. Put scooter directly in front of you.
3. Put your hand on the deck and hold on.
4. Hold that position.
5. Pull the scooter back into your body and grab the bars.
6. Land and roll away clean.
Kathy Vale has been reviewing a variety of consumer products for the last 5 years and greatly enjoys helping consumers make informed buying decisions. For special low Xmas pricing on a Razor Scooter, visit her blog at Razor Scooter. For step by step instructions for more tricks, check out Razor ScooterTricks.
