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Comparison Native Stem Pro M vs North Switchblade

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Reliable SCS compression. Wide deck. Suitable for slips. ABEC 9 bearings.
Reliable SCS compression. ABEC 9 bearings.
Product typestunt scooterstunt scooter
Max. load100 kg100 kg
Age, from7 years7 years
Recommended height145 – 175 cm
Design
Number of wheels2 wheels2 wheels
Handlebar typeT-barT-bar
Handlebar materialsteelsteel
Deck materialaluminiumaluminium
Clamp4 bolts4 bolts
CompressionSCSSCS
Front wheel size11 cm12 cm
Rear wheel(s) size11 cm12 cm
Wheel rigidity88A88A
Wheelspolyurethanepolyurethane
BearingABEC 9ABEC 9
Rear brakefootfoot
General
Max. height87 cm88 cm
Deck size52x13 cm51х12 cm
Footspace36 cm
Weight3.9 kg4 kg
Added to E-Catalogfebruary 2022march 2021

Recommended height

The recommended height is the optimal rider height for which the scooter is designed. The more closely the rider's actual height matches the recommended height, the more convenient and safer it will be to use the scooter. Usually, the recommended height is indicated by a certain range of values. It is perfectly acceptable to order a scooter for height, but the difference between the actual and recommended height should be minimal. When choosing a scooter, you should be guided by other parameters, such as age group, rider weight and other characteristics.

Front wheel size

The diameter of the front wheel(s) of the scooter.

This parameter is selected by the manufacturer depending on the type, age category and general purpose of the scooter. If we compare similar models with different wheel diameters, then it is worth considering that the larger the wheels, the better they work on the bumps in the road, and the higher the cross-country ability. And small wheels, in turn, are great for smooth asphalt and dynamic driving, they easily accelerate and allow you to make sharp turns.

Rear wheel(s) size

The diameter of the rear wheel(s) of the scooter. See "Front wheel diameter" for details on the value of this parameter.

Max. height

The maximum height to which the height-adjustable handlebar can be set (or just the height of the handlebar in the working position, if height adjustment is not provided).

The height of the handlebars should be such that the rider can stand on the deck straight, without bending his back, and hold on to the handles with slightly bent arms. At the same time, there is no unambiguous relationship between this parameter and the height of the rider. So the perfect option to determine the optimal height is to try it yourself, and then choose a scooter based on the result.

Deck size

Scooter deck size. This item can indicate both the length and width or only one size — most often this is the length.

In general, this parameter is secondary: manufacturers choose the size of the deck depending on the type, age category, general specialization and other features of the scooter. Legroom, usually, is guaranteed to be enough on the deck. We only note that shorter decks are more agile, and longer ones are stable on the course.

Footspace

This term refers to the useful area of the deck on which you can put your foot. It is size without taking into account the folding mechanism, wheel fastening and other elements that are not intended for the leg.

Weight

The total weight of the scooter; for electric models it is the total operating weight is indicated, with batteries installed.

This option has two meanings. Thus, lighter scooters accelerate and manoeuvre better and require less effort from the user. In turn, more massive models maintain speed longer and are more stable on the course. In addition, note that less weight, other things being equal, means either less strength or more cost.

The lightest modern scooters weigh less than 2 kg — these are mostly relatively inexpensive classic models and kickboards (see "Type"). Sports models already have a weight of 2.5 kg, and often more. The most massive among non-self-propelled models are scooters — from 5 kg. And electric scooters inevitably turn out to be heavy due to motors and batteries, their mass can reach 10 kg or even more.
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