Scooter - a convenient vehicle for children from two years. Learn to ride on it is simple, the main thing that the child could have to keep balance while standing on one leg. Scooter lighter and more compact than other vehicles, it can be stored even in a small apartment with no problems.
Riding a scooter child develops physically, trains coordination, strengthens the muscles of the arms and legs.
Content:
- Device scooter
- Types of children's scooters
- accessories
- How to use
- malfunctions
Device scooter
The simplest scooter consists of:
- frame with a horizontal platform leg (decoy);
- rudder on the vertical rack;
- wheels (two, three or even four);
- brake.
Foot rails vary in length and width - than it is shorter, the easier it is to maneuver the scooter, and the wider - the easier it stand. However, due to too broad platform clinging legs at a push.
It is not necessary that the child could simultaneously put on the deck with both feet. Enough to make her stable was only one leg, and left little space for the second leg polubokom.
The topsheet deck necessarily made slip coated or skid stickers or rubberized protrusions. Pay attention to the height of the deck - the higher off the ground it is, the more effort will have to make a child with repulsion, so he will have to squat...
But instances with heavily discounted location deck inconvenience when driving on an uneven surface, clinging to ledges and hollows.
Frame is made from aluminum, steel or an alloy thereof which provide the necessary reliability of the assembly.
Tips steering (grips) are made of foam or foam rubber (a bright, pleasant to the touch, but quickly gets dirty and difficult to clean), or from the rubber pads. Plastic grips are undesirable for use in children's scooters, t. To. Begin to slide easily in contact with them water, and can slip out of the hands of the child and lead to a fall.
If the wheel of the chosen model is adjustable in height, it will allow the growing child comfortably skate on it more than one season. Height steering changes via either unscrew screws or squeezes latch.
wheel scooters are made of plastic, polyurethane or rubber. Plastic wheels mounted on low-end models, their disadvantages are noise and increased amortization.
Polyurethane wheels usually installed on scooters, they wear out slower than plastic, better soften the bumps in the road, but are a little more expensive.
These wheels are different degrees of rigidity, and a diameter ranging from 100 to 210 mm. Rubber wheel softer and more comfortable when riding on a hard and rough surface, have enhanced cushioning, however, they are vulnerable to puncture.
Scooter design complementary foot or hand brake. Foot brake is designed as a lining above the rear wheel. Speeding, child presses her foot pad is pressed against the wheel and eventually stops it.
It is worth remembering that the sharp deceleration in the speed dial can turn the vehicle, and little athletes should explain that it is necessary to slow down gradually. Not all children learn the first time the foot brake, t. To. The press it on the go with one foot requires a high coordination of movements.
However it is necessary to fully master it, to be able to stop or slow down when riding with inclined surfaces.
Hand brake is an additional handle on the handlebar, when pressed, locks the front or rear wheel. This type of brake acts sharply, but easier to learn children.
Most scooters equipped with a folding mechanism for compact storage and transportation. They can be folded in two ways that differ according to the type of fastening of the steering column:
- on the screw;
- on the latch.
In the first embodiment, when folding the securing screw is unscrewed and the steering column to the ducks leg platform. There are copies with automatic mechanism, in which you only need to press a button and the scooter folds in half by himself.
In a second embodiment wheel bearing is pulled out completely, after clicking on the latch. The first option is more convenient for storage, because Scooter is a single entity and there is no possibility of losing one of parts, but with frequent folding may become loose attachment between the platform and the wheel and emit unpleasant squeaks.
Some models still grips are pulled out, and then attached parallel to the steering column for a compact build.
Types of children's scooters
Baby scooters differ in the number of wheels, on which depends the stability, controllability and age rider.
ATV copies intended for the youngest children from 1.5 years. Such models are used variants of wheel arrangements - a pair of front and rear wheels are located at the same distance from each other, or one of the pairs (usually back) located close to each other - a scooter in appearance and handling is very similar to tricycle.
Trehkolosnye scooters purchased for children from the age of 2-2.5 years.
Trehkolosnye modifications are available with different combinations of wheel location:
- two in front and one behind;
- one in front and two behind.
The first option is more suitable for small children, because at the push of the foot does not cling to the widely spaced rear wheels. But in this embodiment for turning in the direction the steering wheel is tilted to the side, and do not turn - and this type of management for some children is more difficult to master than the traditional.
However, such control is safer m to exclude a sharp inversion in the steering direction, whereby the front wheel can turn sharply at a large angle, and the vehicle -.. Capsize.
There is a second modified embodiment, when the rear wheels of the scooter are arranged close to each other, which reduces the risk to cling to them. However, such models are less stable than traditional trehkolosnye with widely spaced two wheels, and therefore suitable for children from the age of 4, who confidently hold the balance, but still can not stand on two wheels.
Some models trehkolosnyh scooters are equipped with a removable seat that fits over the steering rack.
This option is useful for small children 1.5-2.5 years, which is still difficult to keep his balance on one foot, and it is easier to push off while sitting. As growth check the child seat is removed.
There is universal models scooter-type begovel that are transformed or, respectively, scooter, or begovel - bespedalny two-wheeled bicycle. In this case, the platform or the costs below or rises up to form a seat.
Another kind of trehkolosnyh models - with two platforms for the feet, which are called inertial scooters. skiing technique on them is somewhat different from the traditional. Here both legs at the same time stand on the platforms, and perform jog movement like shock when skating on ice, resembling the movement of the blades shearing scissors.
These models are suitable to be ridden by children from 9 years and are designed for walking only on the flat surface.
Two-wheeled scooters are suitable for children from 5 years of age who have a good command of his body and have mastered the balance retention. Such specimens develop greater speed than the three-wheeled counterparts. The smaller diameter wheels and short deck, the sooner the child can be dispersed.
special stunt scooters suitable for active adolescents, with high-speed small-diameter wheels and reliable rigid non-collapsible frame. Ride on these models is best in specially equipped skate parks.
unusual modifications
Manufacturers in all ways seek to modify the models produced, add them to the new features. There are scooters with a device for striking sparks - in the form of a special metal strips, which should be pressed after the foot acceleration, strip skrebot on asphalt and, depending on the speed dial, there are single lights or even the whole sheaves sparks.
Other models are equipped with a holder for the chalk, and the child in the course of drawing ornate patterns repeating its trajectory.
Produce scooters with an inertial mechanism in the form of extra pedal on the back of the deck to be pressed foot several times after the crackdown, and the child goes longer without repulsion from the earth.
Children elektrosamokaty
An interesting variation of a elektrosamokat - scooter is equipped with an electric motor. The motor in these models is mounted under the foot and allows a speed of 15-25 km / h. Duration of driving at full battery charge is about an hour.
To start the engine you must first push off from the ground foot as a traditional scooter, and then starts the motor, and the child goes, putting both feet on the platform. Considerable weight of such models - from 10 kg to 20 kg.
When buying such a model be sure to pay attention to the motor of the protective cover - it must be securely covered by falling debris and fine water droplets.
accessories
For scooters, as well as for bikes, additional accessories are sold. If the child is able to actively accelerate or already performing at a skating tricks, then no harm will buy him protection kit - helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and gloves. They will help protect young athlete from unnecessary injuries and abrasions.
The range of accessories includes holders for bottles of drinking water, baskets of things, handbags and calls.
Produce special covers that will save your vehicle from unnecessary contamination during storage and will help to secure for others to travel with scooter on public transport.
How to use
Ride a scooter is better on a flat surface without pits and bumps. Suitable locations for driving - specially equipped areas, rollerdromes with a smooth coating, smooth slides. Children should not ride along roads and trails.
It is not necessary to ride through puddles (though kids love to do it), t. To. Ingress of water into the wash wheel lubrication of the bearings, and the metal frame parts may be exposed to rust.
Therefore, after a walk in wet weather should carefully wipe the vehicle with a clean dry absorbent cloth and leave to dry in a warm place.
malfunctions
Most prone to breakage place scooter - fixing the steering column to the platform. If this place goes weld, he can not stand and begin to delaminate over time. So when choosing a model it is necessary to pay close attention to this place.
It is better if the seam is not there, and if it is constructive to avoid it could not - know the degree of strength of the seller.
If the vehicle is equipped with inflatable rubber wheels, they can be damaged when riding over bumps. Therefore, they should be inspected regularly and, if necessary, repair or change a new one.
If the wheels are fitted with bearings, when dirty or spilled on water, there may be difficulties in skating.
Steering grips made of soft materials such as foam rubber can eventually rupture, in which case they are replaced on the rubber, bought in a store suitable velozapchastey.
