When picking a kick scooter you just need to know what you want to use it for. If you're thinking of getting one for a child, small, durable and lightweight is the way to go. For teens and preteens is where we see our first split. At this age we see some kids who want to cruise around their yard or neighborhood and some kids who want to do tricks on them.  For riding around leisurely we recommend nice large wheels so you can easily get over bumps and cracks in the sidewalk. Every year more and more kids start doing tricks on their scooters similar to what you would see on skateboards. When it comes to doing tricks there are two main pathways: street and park. Street tricks focus on a lot of grinding or rails and ledges, for this you would want a wide deck with a squared off (boxed) back end; which will serve like having built in pegs. Park tricks on the other hand focus on doing tricks off large ramps. (closer to what you would see in the X-Games) For these kinds of tricks you want a lightweight kick scooter above all else, simple enough. We also service many adults and young adults who want something to commute on whether that means for work, for school, or just running to the corner store. When it comes to these purposes large wide wheels and a wide deck will make for a nice smooth commute.