Land a Jump on a Scooter
Jumping on a scooter is a neat trick, but it can be dangerous if not performed correctly. Read on to learn about this stunt.
Steps
- Learn how to ride a scooter.
- Get some speed.
- Bend your knees. This is important, otherwise you will fall on your face.
- Get a tight grip on the handlebars and jolt upwards.
- Jump. If you don't try steps 2-4 again.
- Regain your balance as you land.
- Be careful and watch a pro do it first.
Simple Jumps
Easy Hop
- Gather some speed. You may like perform this jump going downhill.
- Bend your knees a little bit
- Get a good grip with both hands and feet. That means both the handlebars and the deck should have some grip material.
- Bend your knees a little more, then sort of hop while keeping your feet on the deck and with a good grip.
- Jump about {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} off the ground, but with more practice you could get higher that two feet. If it didn't work, keep trying!
- Maintain your grip and balance as you come down, and roll away to land.
Wheelie
- Know that this is not really much of a jump, but still worth learning. As in the Easy Hop, Do steps 1-3.
- Realize that this trick requires a bit more grip on the handle bar.
- Lean forward and quickly lean back. You front wheel should come up.
- Lean forward so the wheel comes back down, and roll away.
Warnings
- Never do this without padding, or at least a proper helmet.
- It is good to have a friend or sibling with you, to tell you how great you're doing and help you if you get hurt.
- If you do get injured, wash the injury and/or contact a doctor if it is serious.
