Maxi Micro or Micro MX Stunt for 5 yo?

[Lula]

My son is turning 5 soon and he has the Mini Micro Scooter. I was going to get the next scooter up ? Maxi Micro ? but I've just seen they do something called the Micro MX Stunt with a helmet. Is this one too advanced for a 5yo? Any thoughts very welcome. Thanks

[DaveR]

There is also the Micro Sprite, which is a two wheeled scooter but not a 'stunt' scooter. You might also want to consider a different brand; the Mini Micro is way better than any of the alternatives for that age group, but the gap narrows as they get bigger. Two brands worth considering are JD Bug and Razor - they both make two-wheeled aluminium scooters that are the right size for a 5 year old and are good brands. Not quite as good a product as the 'Micro' equivalent, but half the price or less. My kids have had all three brands and they were all good.

[Lula]

Thanks, DaveR ? that's really helpful!

[Emski]

I've also been looking for a scooter for my soon-to-be 6 yr old. We have had several 2-wheeled metal scooters (including the Razor) but without fail the bolts work themselves loose and fall off. I'd really like to find one with a more hard wearing design. It looks like the Micros have this design too, from what I can see.

My daughter has been using a 2 wheeler from when she turned 4, Lula, so if your child's reasonably confident on his, the move to 2 should be fine.