The mini micro scooter craze has well and truly taken hold, millions of scooters are sold worldwide every year to both young and old. While it is 2nd nature for the older rider to ensure self preservation it is not so wise to expect this from the younger enthusiast who naturally gets carried away with the undoubtedly fun that can be had with these micro scooters.
The mini micro scooter is designed with safety at its core, each version of the mini micro scooter is designed for a specific age group, maximum weight and riding style. Unfortunately the riders are not quite built in the same fashion and it is essential that as much care is taken to ensure that when that trick just doesn’t quite go right it is only pride that gets hurt.
Buy a helmet. Helmets come in all shapes and sizes, they are light weight and shouldn’t cause any discomfort. It is essential to buy a helmet that is a snug fit for it to do its job properly. There are many helmets available designed specifically for people in the mini micro scooter scene so there shouldn’t be any embarrassment in wearing one.
Buy a reflective vest/jacket. When out and about on a mini micro scooter the rider, especially a younger rider, is not as obvious to others as they might imagine. A high visibility vest makes sure that drivers easily notice the rider and pay attention to their movements.
Knee, Wrist and Elbow Pads. When anyone falls they naturally put out arms and legs to prevent it from happening, this results in broken bones, normally around knees, elbows and wrists. By wearing pads on these sensitive areas when out on the mini micro scooter, the chances of breaks will decrease as the pads will absorb the impact and spread the force. A bad bruise is far better than a broken bone!
Get a Horn. It’s always the obvious answers that are forgotten about. A horn is a simple, easily attached to a mini micro scooter and a cheap way to get the attention of anyone in the path of the rider.
So the mini micro scooter is bought, helmet, high vis jacket, pads and horn are ready to go. The last, and arguably most important, thing to remember is awareness. A mini micro scooter green cross code if you like. By teaching the rider to be aware of their surroundings and pay attention to potential hazards, you will hopefully prevent any accident from ever happening.