Excellent review. I am having mine delivered on Monday (6.8.2012) shall let you know what I think...but your review has sorted about some of my concerns...thanks
@FloraJay
11 жыл бұрын
Great review! Mine arrived today and I love it! Only got a quick spin rind the block because its for Christmas and I'm not allowed to have it until then, but it was so much fun! Great review dude.
@ThatChubbyDude
12 жыл бұрын
It's essential. You can't really stop without it.
@ThatChubbyDude
12 жыл бұрын
Allow me to help you out with some of your concerns: 1st the design of the back wheel with it "pushed back" actually enables it to hold more weight than if it was pushed to the front. Think about the design of shopping carts that are designed to hold a lot of equipment, you'll see they employ a similar design. Also, the typical way to stop a scooter is by pushing on the back tire--it's not only effective, it's also very convenient. A front wheel break is just an extra precaution.
@lmlee9948
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the most informative vid on kick boarding.
@gabriellejoly1508
11 жыл бұрын
Very insightful review, definitely alleviated some of my concerns. Thank you kindly. :)
@kam-ic9pq
13 жыл бұрын
one of the best reviews of a xootr, thanks for sharing!
@Lavenderblue333
12 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the rear brake (break? whuzza?) was initially actuated through the application of one's shoe sole to the bare wheel. Not conducive to the long life of the shoe... As anyone who rides a two-wheeled contraption could tell you, one needs two brakes in order to really get things stopped.
@TomTomer
12 жыл бұрын
Man I've seen A LOT of videos and yours is probably the most informative and useful. Hands on experience explained in a clear way. Only thing is to bring the background music down and your voice track up ;-) I can't afford the xootr so reaching for something else (probably the Micro Flex Blue). I wonder if at any point you considered a kickboard (3 wheels)? I understand that the xootr might just go sometimes "too" fast, and it's pretty risky on a wet pavement, isn't it? Still searching here...
@ThatChubbyDude
14 жыл бұрын
Yo nitrowheel The best thing about scooter transport is that it's definitive proof that you've already stopped listening to the part of your brain that cares about how other people think you look like. With easily 75+ miles on my machine the easy-to-remove tape peels off to reveal my tires in absolutely pristine condition. A few layers of protection also has no discernible affect on performance--and even though I have the option of black duct tape, and nothing's more manly handy-man silver. :3
@ThatChubbyDude
12 жыл бұрын
It's a good buy, and Xootr has great customer service. They sent me a bunch of extra parts spare parts when I only needed a specific piece replaced--they didn't even charge me for the part itself.
@ThatChubbyDude
14 жыл бұрын
Hey NeeCee! Good to hear from a bud--and I hope you have a time in Columbia U. Looks like a challenge you're def ready for. The Xootr is a ton of fun but is only good for dry sidewalks. I'm not sure how it'll hold up in the snow, but you really don't want to get the tires wet as it eliminates your ability to break. It's much funner than walking, even when you're going uphill. I'd say I travel about jogging speed with 1/3rd of the effort going up hill. Certainly the best buy I've made.
@ThatChubbyDude
12 жыл бұрын
The front break is not very effect but the rear break (and fender) are an absolute necessity.
@charliemarley2207
10 жыл бұрын
thanks bud, I upgraded mine like yours but a little my own preferences
@pie500123
12 жыл бұрын
That looks fun
@ThatChubbyDude
14 жыл бұрын
@lmsypj Any small piece of sponge or memory foam you'll have lying around stops the clacking noise. Line the top of the folding pin with some invisible masking tape. Solved both problems immediately for me. I appreciate the comment!
@SkyManagerNYC
12 жыл бұрын
nice job..chubby dude! I love my xootr street...especially going down hill. Just added couple of xootr scooter vids
@ThatChubbyDude
14 жыл бұрын
@eddiegun Duct tape is a bad idea after all. Once the plastic coating wears off, the adheasive underneath picks up gravel which only grinds down your breaks faster. Stick with the rubber. The tires will wear down, but they're so thick that you'd have to be riding AND breaking for 1000's of miles before you ever reach the rims.
@vjm3
14 жыл бұрын
According to the geekiest cool person in the world, nutnfancy, the xootr's only real flaws consist of wearing down/asymetry of tires (about 700 miles), and chipping of the back fender with improper pressure during transportation. He also mentioned that jumping off of huge ledges and landing on it can break the base. Finally he said that Xootr would replace your broken Xootr free of charge, however the website has listings for repair jobs. I was hoping for a lifetime warranty. :(
@TheOmmadawn
14 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review buddy :)
@ThatChubbyDude
14 жыл бұрын
@vjm3 The only repairs for my xootr have been a replacement of the back breaks. The front break worn down exceptionally fast and it's efficiency as a stopping mechanism was minimal at best. I bought two break kits for future repairs and now also break a bit more with my foot to stretch out the break's lifespan (around 4-5 months or 500-700 miles).
@ThatChubbyDude
14 жыл бұрын
@viet7201 Sorry for the late notice, if your still debating the purchase of a scooter, it's time to bite the bullet and buy one of the funnest things you'll ever own. As for scrapping the sides while turning, that's only during extreme turns, and it only ever amounts to a few knicks on the bottom of the aluminum/wood board, but nothing to the degree that I could call "damage" even after months of ownership. A small piece of foam/sponge can remove most rattling sounds.
@ThatChubbyDude
14 жыл бұрын
Howdy luckynbloody , I appreciate your easily dispensed love--I won't let it go to waste. The xootr is too fun to pass up, honestly. The deck is a little higher off the ground than razors, but you may not notice it really as the two metal supports on the non-Mg models basically bring the clearance down to about an inch off the ground. That plus the weight makes it very challenging to bunny-hop over side walks. I don't recommend it and suggest you try scooter stepping over curbs and cracks.
@l8rsk8r94
6 жыл бұрын
What do you mean by scooter stepping?
@user-hv1yd2xr3o
Жыл бұрын
No.1 rule of kickscooting: " don't go down steep inclines". The Xootr seems to be considered the Porsche of kickscooters. I've got two Razor A5s and a Razor A6. You might want to borrow an A5 and do a comparison?
@ThatChubbyDude
14 жыл бұрын
@A5runner Not a problem! :)
@johnyblaze11
12 жыл бұрын
@ThatChubbyDude i do have some concerns about a couple of flaws i have noticed on these scooters 1 being the way they designed the front wheel being that its seems to be pushed in more towards the frame than outwards in front and 2 the hand brake should be used fro the rear wheel in stead of the front cuz like in bikes if u have to jam the braks u will fly over the handle bars
@chrisoh6639
8 жыл бұрын
cool review
@luckynbloody
14 жыл бұрын
I love you!!!! lol, ive been inlove with xootrs for almost 1.5 yrs and i think the time has come lol, i think im getting the ultra cruz aswell...and i love your reviews!!....im also putting on some duck tape on the wheels..great idea.. just one question. Is it too low? im gonna ride it at some cracked streets ya know? i always get stuck with the razor since it is way too low, and ive had 2 minor accidents cos of it.....have you rode it on cracked streets? is it kinda easy to jump over sidewalks
@ThatChubbyDude
14 жыл бұрын
@dandyboykb It's pretty heavy to bunny hop on it, if that's what you mean. I've seen videos of people clearing what had to be at least 6 inches easily. I've had the ride for about 3 months now and I've slowly been able to build up the confidence to take jumps off curbs and hop over suspicious cracks. Hope this helps! :3
@muznahashmi5908
Жыл бұрын
Good One
@d.y.358
11 жыл бұрын
No, he's not stupid. He's just trying to be clever, like when he came up with his username. Everybody, let's all congratulate him on how clever he is!
@VideoNOLA
5 ай бұрын
Have you had a chance to mess with the new design that uses a pull-knob instead of a push-pin for locking the steering column?
@ThatChubbyDude
14 жыл бұрын
@arthursucks There's nothing more convenient than walking out of class with my scooter on my back, (unfolding it as I walk out of the building,) getting on, riding down hill to the nearest bus/trolley stop, hopping on and folding the scooter, then hopping off and riding to my next destination.
@kdubb81
9 жыл бұрын
Its good to know to bail off when I hit 20 mph, lol.
@JKeels12
14 жыл бұрын
OMFG!!! Its NeeCee from the SURE program. haha im getting a xootr in a couple of weeks. Im going to Columbia university this fall and I wanted to get something that is portable and faster than walking. Would you say this was a good investment?
@nitrowheel
14 жыл бұрын
I would take the duck tape off, it could affect performance and gives it a 'homeless' look.
@eddiegun
14 жыл бұрын
just got a xootr ultra cruz! havent taken it out for a ride yet... waiting for the rain to clear. is it worth the effort to duct tape the wheels? how does it affect handling, braking? how often do you have to reapply the tape? how many layers did you put on? thanks!!
@knowledgeispowerfful
11 жыл бұрын
Did your shoulder strap, carrying bag and fender break come with the purchase of the scooter or did you have to pay separately?.
@dandyboykb
14 жыл бұрын
i'm planning on buying one, can the scooter take like really hard jump?
@charliemarley2207
10 жыл бұрын
one morething how many layers of tape you use on wheels??
@andrewshooter
12 жыл бұрын
Is it worth getting the rear break?
@MassagebyDeja
10 жыл бұрын
do write music?
@OnyxAgainstTheWorld
12 жыл бұрын
Duct tape. . . The miracle tool
@Skaijo
14 жыл бұрын
You should make more videos scootering. Just how chubby are you?
@Lawliet734
3 ай бұрын
You misspell brake/braking. You want your scooter to brake, not break!
@ThatChubbyDude
12 жыл бұрын
xootr.com
@alexanderkosolapov7904
11 жыл бұрын
Seperate
@masonkim7
11 жыл бұрын
I'm confused. A black dude talking like a white guy.
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