There is no single stunt scooter that is best for everyone. The right choice depends on how tall you are, where you ride and how much you want to spend. Here are five models we sell a lot of, set side by side so you can see the differences.
Five things that decide the choice
- Construction – a complete scooter is cheaper and simpler; a scooter with strong dropouts and a good bar holds up to harder riding.
- Size – the bar should reach somewhere between hip and navel when you stand on the deck.
- Weight – under 3.5 kg is easy to jump with; over 4 kg is more stable on big ramps.
- Compression and bearings – IHC runs tight and can be re-tightened, which means less play in the steering over time.
- Riding style – park rewards low weight; street rewards a wide deck and strong dropouts.
If you want the criteria explained in more depth, the full run-through is in 6 rules to remember when choosing the right stunt scooter.
If you are buying for a child, height, age and weight are covered in our guide to kids' scooters.
The five models
Panda Nubi – from 64.95 €
The cheapest place to start. Low, light and simple – enough for the first jumps and the first trips to the park.
- Height: 75 cm
- Weight: 2.9 kg
- Wheels: 100 mm
- 7 colours
- Best for: getting started
Panda Initio V2 – from 89.95 €
A little taller and a little wider than the Nubi, with 110 mm wheels. The most for your money if you ride regularly.
- Height: 82 cm
- Weight: 3.3 kg
- Deck: 48 × 10.1 cm
- Wheels: 110 mm
- 8 colours
- Best for: the most for your money
Striker Essential – from 159 €
The only one of the five that comes in three heights, so it can be matched to the rider instead of the other way round. IHC compression and 110 mm wheels.
- Heights: 77 cm (3.5 kg), 82 cm (3.55 kg), 87 cm (3.6 kg)
- Compression: IHC
- Wheels: 110 mm
- 6 colours
- Best for: all-in-one, whatever your level
Striker Lux 5" Boxed – from 229 €
Wide 5" deck and box-cut dropouts. The wide deck gives your feet more to stand on in landings, and the dropouts hold up to grinds.
- Heights: 82 cm (3.2 kg) or 87 cm (3.3 kg)
- Deck: 5" (12.7 cm) wide, box-cut dropouts
- Compression: IHC
- Wheels: 110 mm
- 3 colours
- Best for: park and street
Striker Gravis – from 199.95 €
The biggest of the five. A tall bar and a long, wide deck – built for street and for riders who have outgrown an 82 cm scooter.
- Heights: 90 cm (4.2 kg) or 95 cm (4.5 kg)
- Deck: up to 15.24 cm wide, 53 or 56 cm long
- Wheels: 110 mm
- 5 colours
- Best for: street
Which one should you choose?
- First scooter and a tight budget: Panda Nubi.
- First scooter, but it has to last a couple of seasons: Panda Initio V2.
- You are in doubt, or the rider is growing: Striker Essential in the height that fits.
- Lots of park and the first grinds: Striker Lux 5" Boxed.
- Adult or big teenager riding street: Striker Gravis.
We have more brands than Panda and Striker in stock, and you can always write to us if you are unsure about the size. We ship from our own warehouse, so orders placed before 14:00 on weekdays are packed the same day.