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 what is what on a deck:



Most decks are made from aluminum. Brakes and axle 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; by doing so, your deck will 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 is too short might not reach into an SCS, ICS, or HIC system.
• The angle of the headtube determines how much the bar will point towards you.
• Griptape can be replaced as often as you like. Remember to clean the deck before applying it.
• Integrated headtubes only fit integrated headsets.

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