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The State of Scooting in 2019

By Jeffrey the Barak. From 2000 to today, almost two decades, this magazine, the-vu, has been dominated by articles about scooters. For most of those years it was hard to find anything written about scooters, and even harder to actually come across a person riding one. Scooters eventually entered the consciousness of most people during… Read More The State of Scooting in 2019

October 28, 2019December 6, 2022 thebarak6 Comments
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  1. Dennis McClanahan Avatar
    Dennis McClanahan
    July 29, 2020

    On August 24, 2019 I invented a new sport (athletic activity) while playing with my grandkids.  I call it Skooting instead of scootering because I did not want any er in this activity.  Also, it is a lot like skating or skiing hence the k.  The only equipment needed is two skoots.  A skoot is made by taking a kick scooter and shortening and lowering the handle bars. The handles are shortened because the scoots often need to be closer together than normal handles will allow.  The handles are lowered so you can lift the Skoots.
    To skoot simply put one foot on each skoot,  hold the two steering stems, and push sideways alternating legs as in skating or cross-country skiing.  The reason I would like to see it catch on is that it is fun, great exercise, and the possibilities are endless.  I am 68 years old, so I don’t do many tricks, but a teenager could go crazy.  The steerability of the front wheels adds a new dimension.  Speaking of safety,  when I tell people about this I usually get a sarcastic “That sounds really safe.”  Actually it is.  I have only fallen once.  It is safer than skates, scooters, or bikes. 
           I really think skooting will go international.  It is as much fun as skating, but you don’t have to lace up skates.  You could even do it barefooted.  My motto is unlace your skates and jump on your Skoots.

    How to skoot. https://youtu.be/MtDV155FmMs
    Grandson’ first time. https://youtu.be/j9cwNcfVfZs
    YouTube channel. Dennis McClanahan

    Dennis McClanahan
    816-729-8223
    31306 Oakland School Rd.
    Buckner, MO. 64016. USA
    Djmcclanahan@aol.com

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      editor
      July 30, 2020

      Interesting. I think there is a little risk of the handlebars turning and causing you to crash. You are basically pulling the scooters up to your feet and using them as skates, but actual skate wheels don’t steer. On the other hand you always have a scooter available on either foot, so that is safe.

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  2. Dennis McClanahan Avatar
    Dennis McClanahan
    August 12, 2020

    The trick is to have your steering stems lower to where they come to the top of your legs. Then you keep them pinned to your legs to keep them from turning. The ability to steer is an added dimension. Check out “How to learn to skoot”. https://youtu.be/_Mfi-MEr-Hk

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  3. Eric White Avatar
    Eric White
    September 30, 2020

    I think it would not a bad idea riding in NY… I think I should get one 😉

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  4. Dennis McClanahan Avatar
    Dennis McClanahan
    October 2, 2020

    Great! Fall is a great time to to skoot and NY is a super city.

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  5. Nathan Avatar
    Nathan
    December 9, 2020

    Cool article! Love skooting around the city, working up the courage to hit 40mph…

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