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Titanium bars are all the rage in the scooter world.  We give you the run down on Ti bars and the pros/cons.

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Custom Scooter -

Hey there!  We get quite a few questions similar to this: "My son/daughter wants to build a custom scooter.  Is that possible?  Are all the parts compatible?  What parts are needed?" If this is you, or you're the son/daughter, we can help.  This first article will focus on what parts you need to build your own custom pro scooter.  Future posts will cover more details about each of the parts, like bars, forks and decks.  So let's get started... Here's the quick list of parts you'll need.  Additional info can be found below. Deck Fork Headset Wheels Bars Grips Griptape...

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What is a mini pro scooter?  Is there really such a thing?  Read our fact-filled article and get the skinny on minis.

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In our local world of too much traffic, crowded parking lots, and almost fanatical desire to be kind to Mother Earth, we’re always on the lookout for alternatives to commuting. So what’s trending now might surprise you: Scooters. Yep, Scooters. They’ve been around for decades but have always played second fiddle to skateboards and bikes. Not anymore. With the introduction of pro scooters several years ago, they have taken off globally as a sport, and are quickly becoming the recreational choice for kids and teens at the local skate parks. And now they can also help you get to work....

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S1 LIFER HELMET GREAT FIT + LIGHTWEIGHT + CERTIFIED PROTECTION = S1 LIFER HELMET In 2010 we noticed some pro skateboarders and roller derby players were getting knocked out and in some instances getting traumatic brain injuries in traditional soft foam skate helmets. So we took the soft foam helmets into the testing lab and learned that the impact energy goes directly through the soft foam helmets and rattles the brain. We also learned that soft foam skate helmets FAIL the ASTM multiple impact test and they FAIL the CPSC high impact test. So we set out to make a...

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