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Razor A3 Kick Scooter (Blue, Clear, or Red) | 
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| Brand: Razor
Buy New: $39.95 - $61.15 (On sale from $65.00)
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Rating:  38 reviews
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7
Dimensions (in): 27 x 8.5 x 4.2
UPC: 719822222803
EAN: 0719822222803
ASIN: B000ODZC9C
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| Features:
| • | Classic kick scooter made of sturdy aircraft-grade aluminum with blue highlights | | • | 125 mm inline-style urethane wheels with springless shock-absorbing system | | • | Patented rear fender brake for quick stops; all-new wheelie bar design | | • | Patented folding mechanism makes carrying easy; supports up to 143 pounds | | • | Recommended for ages 6 and older; 6-month warranty |
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Product Description
The Razor A3 scooter is updated with larger, 125mm urethane wheels and ABEC-5 high-speed bearing. The front wheel is equipped with shock-absorbing suspension to help smooth out your ride. The aircraft-grade aluminum construction includes folding handlebars, rear fender brake, and a wheelie bar for tricks. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Amazon.com Product Description
The original kick scooter just got a whole lot better, making it even more fun for kids and teens alike. Though it'll never replace the internal combustion engine, the Razor A3 will get your child from point A to point B much quicker than on foot alone, and requires just a few scoots of one's shoes in the process. Plus, it's a blast to use, as your progeny will likely attest. The Razor A3 is made of aircraft-grade aluminum, a sturdy material that holds up to use and abuse through the years. Razor combined the traditional aluminum construction, however, with a number of recent innovations, including a springless shock-absorbing system that makes bumpy pavement feel smoother than ever and an all-new wheelie bar that guarantees an extra dollop of fun. Add in such details as 98 mm urethane wheels, ABEC-5 high-speed bearings, a patented rear fender brake, and a patented folding mechanism and you have a great kick scooter for virtually any situation. This version of the Razor A3, which supports up to 143 pounds and is recommended for ages 6 and older. It's also backed by a six-month warranty. For the next step up, try the Razor Pro. Key Features: - For riders ages 6 and older
- Sturdy aluminum construction
- Springless shock-absorbing system
- Rear fender brake
- ABEC-5 high-speed bearings
- Patented folding mechanism
- 143-pound user weight capacity
- Six-month warranty
The buyer and rider of the Razor A3 scooter are responsible for knowing and obeying all local, state, and federal regulations regarding the riding and use of scooters.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
great! August 30, 2008
K. McDonough (L.A., CA)
My seven year old LOVES it. It has bigger wheels and a bigger base for those big kid feet.
Great scooter August 20, 2008
J. Dickman (Bothell, WA)
My almost-13-year-old daughter was able to take it right out of the box and use it right away with no help or assembly. It has made her summer lots of fun. We have absolutely no complaints!
 Mixed bag August 3, 2008
Wendy Payne Barker (North Carolina)
I bought the A3 for my daughter (5'6", 120 lbs) to use on campus this fall. She seems to be enjoying herself, especially on fast downhill runs. On the other hand, she says it won't go uphill very well -- I'm lighter (100 lbs, 5'2") and I'm not finding this to be an issue. Also, I'm fine with the handlebar height, but she would like it to be a bit higher. The scooter seems more stable than the smaller models, and it is very easy to fold (hint: lift the front wheel off the ground slightly before pushing the lever). It's also fairly light and easy to carry.
One problem we've just discovered is that some shoes will melt onto the brake once it heats up! Also, it would be nice if the deck were a bit longer, as for adults there isn't really room for your other foot once you get going.
Jodi's review Awesome !!! July 24, 2008
I like my scooter very much, sometimes I think of it as a skate board, sometimes I trick my mom by pushing two buttons making it looks like its broken. I wish it was black. THE END
 Bigger wheels make this the best Razor scooter but still not good. July 7, 2008
Krystof (New England)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am 52 years, 5'2", 52 kg. For years I used the 98mm-wheel Razor for quick visits to neighbors. Not recommended for children because a small pavement crack can send you flying. This one has bigger 125mm wheels. This certainly makes it better on those cracks but not as much better as it should be.
Shock absorption? I don't notice any. This is just as bumpy as the other one.
Breaks? Poor. This one does not break as well as the small-wheel one. No breaks at all if the wheel gets wet.
The answer to better shock absorption, breaking and crack-jumping is quite simple: make the wheels soft. Also give them a bit of tread for traction, and as an indicator of when to replace them. The manufacturer would even make more money by selling more replacement wheels. Evidently however, they are not capable of thinking in terms of basic practicality, any more than any fashion designer.
Razor Scooters were not the first scooters, but they rejuvenated their popularity by making the wheels tiny, unsteady, unsafe, and thus better able for children to do tricks, win prizes, impress girls, destroy their knees, bash in their skulls and all that. Aside from that, Razor Scooters are made of fairly sturdy materials. They are now a well established brand who probably wants to minimize lawsuits. If you must buy this type of scooter, then this is certainly the brand to get.
However if I were looking for a scooter for my child, I would try for the Kent Super Scooter.
For me, gliding a scooter downhill is second only to hang gliding in feeling like a bird. The small wheels do add to this a certain feeling of finesse. Going from 98mm to 128mm already loses some of this feel. So I do not prefer big clunky wheels. (Although who knows, maybe that will be the next fad.) The 128mm wheels would be big enough if only they were built like wheels instead of castors. However that's the way it is. I would buy the Kent even for myself, instead of buying this again.
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