2022 Holiday Pro Scooter Buying Guide
Posted by Jackson Walker on 14th Oct 2022
2022 Holiday Pro Scooter Buying Guide:
Pro scootering is one of the fastest-growing categories of action-sports. As a result, pro scooter manufacturers are producing some of the best completes we’ve ever seen. This is a fantastic time to be an entry level to pro level scooter rider looking for a new complete or custom pro scooter.
Sizing
One important thing to keep in mind is that selecting the right size of scooter for the rider is very important. Whether they’re 7 years old or 17 years old! We’ve made an easy Shop by Rider Height Category to help with this!
Top 5 best Pro Scooters of 2022:
There’s so many great options when it comes to pro completes these days it’s hard to know what the best one is for your rider’s needs. We hope this Pro Scooter Buying Guide helps as we share some of our favorites. If you want to build a custom pro scooter, try out our Custom Scooter Builder
1. Biggest Bang for your Buck:
Root Industries Type-R Rocket Fuel - $127.95
Root Industries Type-R -Rocket Fuel
Root Industries is one of the top pro scooter brands and their Rocket Fuel colored Type-R scooter is one of their best selling pro scooters. At $127.95 you certainly can’t beat the price for a pro scooter of this quality. Other colors include: Root Type-R Black, Root Type-R Gold Rush, Root Type-R Pink Splatter
Specs:
Ideal Rider Height: 4’3’’ - 4’10”
Age Range: 6 -12+ years
2. Highest Rated Pro Scooter:
Envy Prodigy S9 Pro Scooter - $219.95 Envy Prodigy S9 Pro Scooters
Envy Pro Scooters has been #1 in the industry for over 10 years and counting. Envy's complete scooters and parts are unmatched in quality and design. The Envy Prodigy is Kryptic Pro Scooter’s best selling scooter for the past several years now and we highly recommend it. The Prodigy S9 also comes in a Street Model with square boxed ends on the deck and taller T-bars which are signature street style attributes. At $219.95, the Envy Prodigy S9 comes in at a great price for a very well rounded and well built pro scooter. Many colors to choose from in both the Prodigy and Prodigy Street models:
Envy Prodigy S9 Pro Scooter Black/Oil Slick
Envy Prodigy S9 Pro Scooter Galaxy
Envy Prodigy S9 Pro Scooter - Hex
Envy Prodigy S9 Pro Scooter - Oil Slick
Envy Prodigy S9 Pro Scooter - Swirl
Envy Prodigy S9 Pro Scooter - Toxic
Envy Prodigy S9 Street Pro Scooter - Black
Envy Prodigy S9 Street Pro Scooter - White
Ideal Rider Height: 4’10” - 5’6”
Age Range: 8 -14+ years
3. Lightest Pro Scooter:
Ethic DTC Erawan Pro Scooter - $168.95 Ethic DTC Erawan Pro Scooters
If you are looking for a super lightweight pro scooter for those big air tricks in the skatepark, checkout the Erawan complete pro scooters by Ethic. Ethic has always had pro riders test their products and knows what rider’s need and want out of their scooters. The Erawan is very affordable for only $168.95. Available in 5 colors!
Ethic DTC Erawan Pro Scooter - Red
Ethic DTC Erawan Pro Scooter - Blue
Ethic DTC Erawan Pro Scooter - Neo Chrome
Ethic DTC Erawan Pro Scooter - Black
Ethic DTC Pro Scooter - Brushed
Specs:
Ideal Rider Height: 4’10” - 5’6”
Age Range: 8 - 14 years
4. Best Mini Pro Scooter For Young Riders:
Root Industries Mini Type-R Pro Scooter - Rocket Fuel $129.95
Root Type-R Mini - Rocket Fuel
Root Type-R Mini - Blue Splatter
Root Type-R Mini - Pink Splatter
If you are in the pro scooter market for your 3-5 year old rider who has progressed beyond their 3 wheeled scooter, the Root Type-R Mini is a good choice. It’s designed to be a beginner pro scooter for the youngest set. You won’t find a more solid scooter that can take a beating and looks great, too. This one is our top seller in this age range hands down.
Specs:
Ideal Rider Height: 3’0 - 3’6”
Age Range: 3-5 years
5. Best Pro Scooters For Adults or Taller Riders:
Aztek Siren Pro Scooter - $239.95
Aztek Siren Pro Scooter - Silver
AO Worldwide 5.8 Street Pro Scooter - $279.95
Kryptic Custom Pro Scooter - $299.00 - $599.00
A good scooter for the taller or adult rider is the Aztek Siren Complete. It has a nice wide deck and taller bars and is a super solid setup that’s a great all around pro scooter suitable for Street or Park riding.
The AO Worldwide 5.8 Street Pro Scooter is one of the best pro scooters for teens and adults looking for quality and durability as well as a great warranty.
Kryptic can always build you a Custom Pro Scooter to your exact specifications. We can walk you through part selection from the hand grips on the bars down to the headset, clamp, fork, deck, wheels and griptape. If you can imagine it, we can build your dream custom pro scooter to match any height/age.
Specs:
Ideal Rider Height: 5’10 - 6+
Age Range: Teen - Adult