I never give reviews but this scooter is awesome. I did a lot of research regarding scooter designs before I purchased the maxi's for my boys. I bought the maxi for my 5 1/2 year old and my almost 4 year old. I called the company and the only difference between the mini and the maxi is it is a little longer and a little heavier. The handle bar can be dropped to be the same height of the mini. The scooter is fast, easy to turn and intuitive to use. Be careful, they do go quite fast. The braking design is also easy to use and effective. Don't waste money on the other cheap styles. If your child really wants a scooter this is the best out there. Believe me, I have looked and have done hours of research. maxi kick Scooter - LIME GREEN with T-BAR Steering. Winner of the Oppenheim Gold and Platinum Seal Awards 2009
We love our kickboard scooters! We have a small mini-kick for my daughter who is three and recently purchased a maxi-kick one as an early Christmas present for my six year old son. My neighbor received two of them as gifts for her boys (2 & 4 at the time) last year. They are ALWAYS out riding them and absolutely loved their mini-kicks.
My son has always had difficulty with balance and the regular Razor scooter has been to difficult for him, basically killing his confidence in riding a scooter. We purchased a mini-kick first for our little girl, but our son was riding it (and he's really too big). So, we decided to purchase the maxi-kick as an early christmas present. This is one of the best investments we have made in a long time. He rides it all the time, the neighborhood kids think it cool, and it's actually difficult for them, because it's a bit different to ride and control than regular scooters.
The design feature that I like best and makes it different from others is the two front wheel "lean and steer" feature and the back wheel brake. This has helped improve his balancing ability. It's also extremely durable, but light-weight.
Although they are expensive, I highly recommend this scooter. It has been a great confidence builder for our son and worth ever penny.
Highly recommended, children love this scooters. We had small and large,for 3 y.o and 5 y.o, but when little one lost her scooter, we got larger one and moved T-bar in lower position. They use them even in the appartment.
First day he had to get used to the brake and overall control but now (4 days later) it's his favorite way to get to school. The best part is I have to jog a bit to keep ahead of him to check for cars. So, it's a win for both of us.
I bought this for my 4 1/2 year old granddaughter. At first she had a bit of trouble with it but she figured it out in less than a day and now she loves it. Since she is at the lower age range for this scooter, I was afraid it might be too big but it is fine and, assuming it stands up to use, she will be able to use it for several years. I also got the mini-kick scooter for her 2 year old brother and they both love them and ride them everyday.
I ordered the Maxi Kick scooter with T-bar for my 5 year old daughter who's very tall and struggles with balance and agility. Much to our surprise, she had it mastered in one day and has been zipping all over the neighborhood ever since. The wide base and extra wheels help kids feel more secure and the T-bar adjusts giving us plenty of room to grow. The 8 year boy who lives next door likes riding it and has really tested it's sturdiness. With the T-bar at the lowest height, it fits our 3 year old neighbor. It's sturdy and easy to assemble by just snapping the vertical piece into the base. The two pieces can be disassembled just as easily and they fit into a medium size suitcase. We took our Maxi Kick with us on vacation. Another plus for city dwellers who do a lot of walking is that our daughter happily travels much greater distances with us on foot without complaining of being tired. This is great for little kids who have outgrown the stroller stage but can't walk long distances. This toy is expensive, but worth every penny in my opinion.
Got this for 4 year old son who is super tall and thus could not use the normal "preschool age" scooters that you would find at a Toys R Us. It is more expensive that the typical scooters, but I think my son will use it for some time. The t-bar extends high enough that I can even use it (I am 5'10"). He is much more confident on it given the three wheels (we previoulsy bought a two wheeler that just sits in the garage).
Overall, glad I got it for him. We even take it with us to the local outdoor malls so he can practice balancing, turning, etc.
We gave this scooter to my son for his 6th birthday. He absolutely loves it! The scooter is very well made, durable and well surpasses all other scooters. The steering system is amazing- not even comparable to a "razor" scooter. It's easy to ride and is much smoother to ride than other scooters. I wasn't sure if the Maxi would be best or the Mini, but I'm glad I purchased the Maxi for my 6 year old. The size fits him well and he'll be able to use it for years.
We love it and it's worth the money.
We wanted a scooter for our 3-years old, and, initially, it looked like the MINI would be a better choice, with claims of more stability and easier handling for a younger child. Having bought the MINI we did not like it quite as much - it felt flimsy, the handle does not extend.
We went into a store and compared it with the MAXI, and we were quite surprised that we found the MAXI to be more stable. This is in part because it has a double wheel in the rear (the MINI has a single wheel), and in part because it's a bit heavier and sturdier. Plus, it will grow with our child because we can adjust the height of the handle bar.
The little extra weight is absolutely no problem, because your toddler is not be *carrying* the scooter for long distances. The weight only matters for lifting the fallen scooter off the ground, but this is when the difference in weight is almost impossible to perceive, because the scooters are bottom-heavy, and the child will be lifting it by the handle bar.
Our kid loves the scooter and was able to use it from day one. The fact that the handle bar does not turn is very important and is the main difference between this scooter and those made by the competitors. Larger front wheels are also very nice as they handle little bumps in the road quite confidently. If anything, I'd love for the front wheels to be even a little bit bigger. Our son learned to steer by tilting the handle bar in two or three days, and is now enjoying speedy rides in the local city park. He also learned braking by stepping on the rear brake.
The bottom line is that the only thing MINI has going for it is the lower price, but if you consider that if you buy the MINI then you'd be likely buying two scooters as the child grows, then the price difference doesn't matter all that much. - First Scooter - Kickboard - Great Product - Scooters'
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