When it comes to scootering, Park Scootering and Street Scootering are just two sides of the coin. If we delve deeper, there are probably four distinct types ofScooter riding
- Park
- Street
- Hybrid
- Flatground
Flatground
There are two variations of flatground:
The BMXstyle and Park style.
Henrik Palm is a flatground rider who performs park-style tricks. Notice he uses very smallScooter with tiny Rollerbladewheels. These are tricks typically performed in the air but executed on flat ground.
Arnaud "Warneup" Marchenoir is a flatground rider who is highly technical and draws influence from the old school 90sBMX .
Hybrid
Hybrid or flow Scooter riding involves excelling at both park and street scootering. Mastery in all aspects of scootering is necessary to appear smooth and effortless.
Riders such as Jonathan Perroni and Juzzy Carter fall into this category.
Jonathan Perroni is a highly technical rider, executing numerous park tricks on street features like rails and ledges.
Park
Park riders are known for their speed, amplitude, and execution of technical and overhead tricks. They typically excel on quarter pipes, half pipes, and jump boxes.
Park Scooters are lightweight with thinScooter Decksframes, making them more maneuverable for performing aerial tricks. They generally have lower handlebars, allowing for more upward force and greater height during hops. Additionally, they often feature larger wheels for increased speed and amplitude.
Street
Conversely, street riding emphasizes style and creativity alongside speed and amplitude. It involves more grinds and is much more technical, requiring durable components.
Street Scooters are crafted to provide enhanced stability during grinds and better control on uneven surfaces. They must be extremely robust to withstand the impact of large drops and stair sets.
Typically, street Scooters feature wider, longer decks paired with taller bars than park Scooters. This design enhances control and balance, giving these Scooters a unique style.
They also come with coarseScooter Grip Tapesurfaces for improved grip and control.
Street riding focuses on utilizing the urban environment around you. Any feature you can ride on becomes a part of your playground, whether it's a rail, stair set, ledge, bank, or even something unusual like a tree. If you can make it work, it's fair game.
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