| Learning to ride the Trikke scooter is a lot of fun. | | | | by kicking your foot into the pavement like you |
| Though not as easy as the experts make it look, | | | | would if you were launching yourself on your |
| learning to Trikke is still easier when you consider | | | | typical scooter. |
| the learning curve and spills involved when | | | | "Rolling" your Trikke scooter requires practice to |
| compared to beginning skiing, roller-blading or | | | | perfect. This is why most beginning Trikkers |
| bicycling. There's a much lower likelihood of falling | | | | prefer to practice downhill, which eliminates the |
| due to the Trikke's inherent stability. And it's | | | | need to push and allows them to get used to the |
| easier to learn because you're not fighting gravity | | | | feel of balancing while adjusting to the natural |
| while trying to coordinate your balance like you | | | | movement of their Trikke scooters. However, a |
| have to on roller blades, skis or a bicycle. You will | | | | word of caution: riding a steep downhill can be |
| be amazed at how quickly you get down the | | | | dangerous and you can lose control of your |
| simple moves on your Trikke scooter within | | | | Trikke and end up face first in the dirt. If you |
| minutes of a little instruction and practice. That is | | | | want gravity to work for you instead of against |
| of course, provided you start out on a flat | | | | you in your initial practice, choose long, gradual |
| smooth surface. | | | | slopes to avoid accidents. |
| The literal and figurative description for riding your | | | | Once you're on the move, you can accelerate |
| Trikke scooter is 'rock and roll'. This is neither the | | | | your Trikke scooter by pushing and leaning your |
| music nor the dance, but a depiction of the actual | | | | weight on the handlebars side to side. Known as |
| movement your body makes to move your | | | | the "rocking" technique, this method will allow you |
| Trikke scooter. But before getting too excited | | | | to make a series of "S" turns. Just remember to |
| and jumping on your Trikke, be sure you've got | | | | angle your upper body into the inside of the turn |
| the appropriate gear. Your helmet and gloves (and | | | | the way you'd lean while riding a bicycle. Don't be |
| pads, if you choose) will keep you safer and | | | | afraid to test how much of your weight you can |
| prolong your enjoyment of the Trikke. | | | | distribute on one side as you make your turn. Falls |
| Choose a smooth, flat area, preferably vacant, to | | | | will rarely occur as long as you make sure that |
| practice Trikke-ing. And make sure that your | | | | your Trikke steering column is also leaning to the |
| Trikke tire pressure remains at about 80 to 90 | | | | same side. Keep practicing this technique until you |
| psi for the best riding experience. | | | | establish a comfortable rhythm. |
| After familiarizing yourself with your Trikke | | | | You can move your Trikke scooter faster by |
| scooter, step on to the foot platforms and find a | | | | coordinating your feet with your upper body |
| comfortable position. Stand upright and grip the | | | | movement. When you're carving right, lift up your |
| handlebars firmly with both hands. Find your | | | | left heal and kick your left toe outward then |
| balance by distributing your weight evenly | | | | forward into the stationary Trikke footplates. |
| between the front and rear Trikke wheels while | | | | When you're carving left, lift up your right heal, |
| concentrating your weight on the balls of your | | | | and push off with your right toe. This technique |
| feet and toes. | | | | allows the extra burst of speed on your Trikke. |
| Now, propel your Trikke forward by 'rolling' or | | | | The more you practice these techniques, the less |
| continuous twisting of the handlebars right and | | | | you will need to concentrate. The more natural it |
| left. If you are on a slight incline and this doesn't | | | | becomes, the more fun you will have Trikke-ing. |
| work to get your Trikke going, push yourself off | | | | As they say, "Rock and Roll" my friend! |