Scooters for adults. Is that appropriate?
Scooters (not) just for the little ones
Do you know what users search for on the Internet to find out about scooters? The questions on this topic may be surprising. One of them concerns the age limit for scooter users.
When it comes to what questions internet users type into search engines when looking for information about scooters, they often ask what benefits we get from riding a scooter, whether an electric or traditional scooter is better, or what's generally better: a scooter, a skateboard, or maybe a BMX. They also ask where they are allowed to ride them and where not, what it might mean if they dream about scooters, how many calories they can burn while riding, and whether it's a safe device... There's a vast number of questions, which means that many people own these vehicles, ride them for sport or leisure, or want them as a compact form of transport for practical reasons.
Unfortunately, many people still associate scooters with children's toys. It’s not surprising. Even though some schools already host scooter-riding championships, the sight of an adult riding one of these two-wheelers is often seen as a sign of immaturity in many places. It’s just not proper—what will people say?
Stereotypes are to blame
As it turns out, we even have clichés in our outlook on leisure activities. But it's enough to remember how the scooter originated. Apparently, Karl von Drais created his velocipede—a prototype of a kick scooter—with the intention of covering longer distances. When he presented it in 1817, he was by no means a child, but an adult inventor, a pioneer of a solution that would inspire others to build bicycles.
So why are some people surprised by adults using these devices today? When does the moment come when we realize we are "too old" and too serious for a scooter?
An inspiring swimmer
One of our customers shared what inspired him to buy a scooter. Every morning, while commuting to work by bus, the customer saw a young man, an athlete—a swimmer—who, no matter the season, eagerly "zipped" to the local swimming pool on a scooter. It’s true that people stuck in traffic often looked at him, but their gazes were filled with admiration and even respect for the enthusiasm, courage, and passion with which the man rode. This inspired customer also bought the device—for himself and his family.
There’s a child in every adult
John Connolly once wrote: "In every adult lives the child they once were, and in every child the adult they will become." All activities related to riding, whether on a scooter or roller skates (which are making a comeback), help nurture that inner child. Regardless of age, they bring great joy and benefit both body and mind.
The trend for scooters is returning not only for children, as reflected in the offerings of our store—we have vehicles for both children and adults (for beginners and more advanced riders). Adults are riding them too, even in specially designed areas. In skate parks, you can find not only inline skaters and skateboarders, but also scooter riders of all ages. Scooters can be a lifestyle. In big cities, more and more adults are seen riding scooters during the season, arriving at the office door, folding them up, and tucking them into their backpacks. It’s a very positive image of combining the pleasant with the practical, regardless of age.
