Adult Scooters: Is It Acceptable?

A Convenient Mode of Transport Always at Hand

Have you ever wondered what people are searching for online when it comes to learning about scooters? The questions might surprise you. One common query revolves around the age limit for scooter users.

When it comes to the questions people type into search engines about scooters, they often ask what benefits riding a scooter offers, whether to choose an electric or traditional model, or which is better: a scooter, skateboard, or BMX bike. They also inquire about where scooters can be ridden legally, what it means if you dream about them, how many calories you can burn, and whether they are safe. All these questions indicate a strong interest in owning a scooter, whether for sports (stunt scooters), leisure, or practical purposes as a compact mode of transport.

Unfortunately, scooters are still often associated with children’s toys. It’s understandable, though. Even though scooter championships are now organised in Polish schools, seeing an adult on a scooter can still be perceived as immature in some circles. After all, it’s “not proper”, and what will people say?

Breaking Stereotypes

It turns out that even in recreational activities, we hold onto certain stereotypes. It’s worth remembering how the scooter came to be. Allegedly, Karl von Drais invented his velocipede—a prototype of the scooter—with the intention of travelling longer distances. When he presented it in 1817, he was not a child but an adult inventor; a pioneer whose creation inspired the development of the bicycle.

So why are some people surprised by adults using scooters today? When do we decide that we’re “too old” or too serious for a scooter? Check out our scooters with suspension.

Inspiring Scooter Enthusiast

One of our customers shared what motivated him to purchase a scooter. Every morning, as he commuted to work by bus, he noticed a young man, an athlete—a swimmer—who, regardless of the season, enthusiastically zipped to the local pool on his scooter. While stuck in traffic, many watched him, but their gazes were filled with enthusiasm and even admiration for the determination, courage, and passion with which this man rode. Inspired, the man decided to buy a scooter for himself and his family.

Embrace Your Inner Child

John Connolly once wrote, “Inside every adult is the child they once were, and inside every child is the adult they will become.” Activities like riding a scooter or the resurging trend of roller skating allow us to nurture that inner child. Regardless of age, these activities bring immense joy and are beneficial for both body and mind.

The scooter trend isn’t just making a comeback among children, as reflected in our store’s offerings—we have scooters for kids and foldable scooters for adults (both advanced and beginner models). Adults also ride them in specially designed areas. In skateparks, you can now find not only rollerbladers and skateboarders but also scooter riders of all ages. Scootering can become a lifestyle. In large cities, it’s increasingly common to see adults riding scooters to corporate doors, folding them up, and tucking them into backpacks. It’s a very positive image of combining pleasure with practicality, regardless of age.