Buying a Scooter Deck

The scooter deck is what you stand on when riding.

Changing the deck on a scooter is like changing the frame on a bicycle; you have to exchange all the parts and ensure they all fit on the new one. So remember to check your fork, headset, peg, and wheel before upgrading.

The illustration below shows the parts of a deck:



Most decks are made from aluminum. Brakes and axles are usually included unless specified otherwise.

Hints for Buying Decks:

• Lightweight decks don't last as long as heavy decks but are easier to perform tricks with.
• Heavy decks last longer but rotate slower during tricks.
• Land your tricks evenly on the deck; this will make your deck last longer.
• Not all pegs fit on all decks due to different designs of decks and pegs.
• Forks come in different lengths; a fork that's too short might not reach into an SCS, ICS, or HIC system.
• The angle of the headtube defines how much the bar will point towards you.
• Griptape can be replaced as often as you like. Remember to clean the deck before applying.
• Integrated headtubes only fit integrated headsets.

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