You are buying a scooter for your child, and the most important question is not the brand or the price – it is the size. A scooter that is too tall takes the control away from the child, and that is exactly where the first attempts end.
Here is the order: the right height, the protection, which models suit which age, and how the scooter lasts for years.
Stunt scooter or ordinary scooter?
A stunt scooter is built differently from a city scooter for kids: a one-piece aluminium deck instead of a folding mechanism, a fixed bar height instead of a telescopic stem, and smaller, harder wheels.
It is heavier to roll long distances on, but it holds up to jumps, ramps and landings – everything the child starts doing in the skatepark in week two.
What the child gets out of it: balance and coordination, confidence from visible progress, and a sport that happens together with other children instead of in front of a screen.
The size – the most important point
The rule of thumb: the bar should end between hip and navel on the child. Taller does not mean "room to grow"; it means less control and more falls.
| Age | Height | Suitable total height |
|---|---|---|
| 5–7 years | 105–125 cm | 68–75 cm |
| 7–9 years | 125–140 cm | 75–82 cm |
| 9–12 years | 140–155 cm | 82–87 cm |
| 12+ years | over 155 cm | 87–90 cm |
Guide figures – children in the same class can be up to 20 cm apart. The easiest way: measure your child's height, see where the hip sits, and choose the total height from that. You can also filter directly by age and height in our collections.
- 1–3 years (75–95 cm)
- 3–6 years (95–120 cm)
- 6–9 years (120–140 cm)
- 9–13 years (140–160 cm)
- Teens and adults (160+ cm)
Which scooter for which age
Panda Nubi – the beginner. 75 cm tall, 2.9 kg, 100 mm wheels, seven colours. Light enough for the first weeks on flat tarmac and cheap enough to simply find out whether the child gets hooked. From 64.95 €.
Panda Cub – for the smallest. 70 cm, 2.72 kg, deck 44 × 10.2 cm, 100 mm wheels, eight colours. The shorter deck is easier to turn, so the first tricks come sooner. From around five years. From 74.95 €.
Panda Initio V2 – the classic first real scooter. 82 cm, 3.3 kg, deck 48 × 10.1 cm, 110 mm wheels, eight colours including the popular rainbow. The scooter most children start on with us once they ride confidently. From 89.95 €.
Striker Essential – three heights, one decision fewer. 77 cm (3.5 kg), 82 cm (3.55 kg) or 87 cm (3.6 kg), IHC compression, 110 mm wheels, six colours. If you are torn between two sizes, take this one in the right height – you do not buy oversize, you buy exact. From 159 €.
Striker Lux Youth – for children who already practise tricks. 76 cm, 2.95 kg, ten colours. Lighter than the adult models but built the same way – for the step from "can ride" to "learning tailwhips". From 199.95 €.
Striker Lux 5" Boxed – the next step. 82 or 87 cm, 3.2 / 3.3 kg, 5" (12.7 cm) wide deck, box-cut dropouts, IHC compression. For bigger children and teenagers who are in the skatepark regularly and starting to grind. From 229 €.
Protection – not up for discussion
A helmet is a must; the rest we strongly recommend:
- Helmet – the only thing that prevents serious injuries. Must sit firmly without tipping.
- Knee pads – the knees hit first in almost every fall.
- Wrist guards – wrists break most often, because you instinctively catch yourself with your hands.
- Elbow pads – especially in the first months and in the skatepark.
The easiest is a protection set with knees, elbows and wrists together – usually cheaper than the parts separately, and in sizes that match.
The first weeks – what the child learns first
- Riding and braking safely on flat tarmac without falling.
- Bunny hop – jump with both legs and take the scooter with you. The basis for almost everything that follows.
- Fakie – ride backwards and turn back.
- Tailwhip – only once points 1 to 3 are solid.
Skatepark from the start, but in the quiet hours: children learn more from each other in two hours than they do alone in two weeks.
Maintenance – five minutes a month
- Re-tighten the screws, especially the clamp and the bar.
- Check the wheels: worn or uneven wheels should be replaced before they ruin the bearings.
- Keep the bearings clean – sand is their worst enemy.
- Check the brake – it wears faster than anything else.
Spare parts for all the models above are in stock: wheels, brakes and clamps.
Frequently asked questions
From what age can a child ride a stunt scooter?
Typically from five, if the child rides an ordinary scooter confidently. The deciding factor is not age but height – the bar should end between hip and navel.
How much does a good kids' scooter cost?
Between 64.95 € and 159 € to start with, depending on size and equipment. Over 200 € only becomes relevant once the child rides tricks regularly.
Which size at 130 cm tall?
Around 75–82 cm total height – that is the Panda Nubi, the Panda Initio V2 or the Striker Essential in 77 cm.
Can the scooter grow with the child?
No, and that is deliberate: the fixed bar height is what makes it stiff. Buying bigger gains nothing. On the other hand, you can later replace just the bar instead of the whole scooter.
Which protection does the child need?
A helmet, always. Knees, wrists and elbows strongly recommended – easiest as a set.
How long does a scooter last?
With normal use, for years. The wear parts are wheels, brake and grips, and they cost very little.