First ride on a freestyle scooter

Before you start riding and practicing tricks

Never forget to warm up a bit, stretch, and exercise before riding. If you were to ask Martin Nogol for some advice on getting started today, he would definitely tell you this. Thanks to the stretching and warming up of your body, you will also be more flexible, and performing the first tricks on the scooter will be easier.

Don't forget protective gear such as a helmet and possibly. knee pads and more. However, a helmet is really important. It shouldn't be a classic cycling helmet, as it doesn't cover the back of your head, and if you fall backward, you'll get a concussion in no time. You can find helmets here. 

Before riding, also check if the scooter is in good condition, if there are any loose screws, if the handlebars are not wobbly, or if there are any cracks around the welds!

Where to Ride and Train

For your first tricks, a smooth surface without stones, puddles, mud, and minimal dust will suffice. So just the sidewalk :) right here you can easily learn the basic trick, tailwhip.Martin Nogol created a great video tutorial for tailwhip. You can find it on vimeo

The most suitable place for riding a freestyle scooter is a skatepark.

It can have obstacles and ramps made of concrete, iron, wood, or similar materials. The advantage of skateparks is that they have obstacles, a clean surface, and also other riders who can help you with your first tricks. However, don't forget to follow the park rules and definitely try not to get in the way of other riders' wheels and little wheels ;)