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Senin, 03 Januari 2011

Choose an Electric Scooter That's Right For You



If you're planning to travel over the summer or anytime in the near future, you should consider purchasing a travel scooter. There are also many other great reasons for purchasing this specialty mobility scooter to use right at home.

If you weigh less than about 220 pounds and have some mobility, then a lightweight travel scooter may be ideal for you. Since you're able to walk sometimes, you won't need a scooter continually or for very heavy-duty use. That means you're not going to put as much wear and tear on a scooter as someone who relies on one almost constantly.

Lightweight travel scooters are typically much easier to navigate, with smaller turning ratios, than larger, heavier scooters. You'll be able to maneuver easier in narrow store aisles with a small travel scooter than most standard ones. Compare the small size of a travel scooter to the electric powered shopping carts some stores have available, and it's easy to see which one is easier to navigate through a busy store.

Another benefit of using a travel scooter if you can is that it will simply fit in places that a larger scooter can't. Thanks to a smaller profile, you'll be able to get through narrower passageways much easier than with a larger scooter. That means more mobility.

If you plan to transport the scooter with you in or on the outside of a vehicle, you'll find that a smaller scooter is simply easier to deal with than a larger power chair. First of all, travel models are designed to fold up and disassemble for easy transport. That's the most inexpensive option. But you can also opt to use a ramp to load your scooter into a vehicle. A lightweight scooter means you won't necessarily need the most heavy-duty ramp you can buy.

If you opt to use a lift to get the scooter into a vehicle, you'll be able to purchase a less expensive model than you'd need to lift a heavier piece of equipment. Some travel scooters weigh less than 80 pounds, so the smallest electric lift available can handle them. That will cost far less than a lift that can handle 400 pounds.

All these benefits of using a smaller scooter also apply when you choose to go on a small trip or a long vacation. If you have a travel scooter ready to go you'll have to do less planning and less worrying about your mobility on the trip. You can make a spontaneous decision to go without worrying about how to take your scooter along. Make sure your scooter uses a gel cell battery and you can show airline or other public transportation personnel where the battery connects so they can disconnect it easily.

While travel scooters are great in most situations, if you require a scooter that can handle more than 250 to 300 pounds, or you plan on using the scooter outdoors over rough terrain, you'll want to purchase a special heavy-duty scooter so you can be comfortable and get the most out of your scooter or power chair.

Top Five Scooters to Buy

When looking to buy a scooter most people search for the top scooters to buy. Here is a list of the top five scooters in the marketplace and reasons why they are top scooter brands.

Honda Scooters

Honda has been producing both scooters and motorcycles longer than most of the competition. One of the most popular choices among scooters today is the Honda scooter since Honda is synonymous with high quality and durability. Honda produces numerous scooters with quite a variety of designs and options that you can choose from, which allows you to build a scooter that is perfect for you!

Yamaha Scooters

Another Japanese scooter manufacturer, Yamaha, creates a high quality scooter. Yamaha scooters are a great choice if you're looking for a powerful scooter that's fun to ride. Yamaha has been manufacturing scooters for some time so they know how to build a high quality scooter. Yamaha scooters come with a surprisingly price tag; the prices are surprisingly competitive.

Vespa Scooters

When looking at Vespa Scooters you need to ask yourself two questions: Does style matter? Is the Vespa name worth the money? You should also know that Vespa scooters give you more than just style and a name you also get a compact yet powerful engine and a sturdy steel frame. If price, style, power and durability is really what you're looking for in a scooter, Vespa is your choice.

Aprilia Scooters

Aprilia Scooters, another Piaggio owned brand, is manufactured in Italy and falls in line with most Italian scooters. You can expect a high detailed, full powered, two seater scooter that handles exceptionally. The acceleration is smooth yet extremely powerful. If you're willing to accept a price tag and looks similar to the Vespa, Aprilia Scooters may be the scooter you should buy.

Kymco Scooters

Looking for a low cost scooter, enter Kymco, a Taiwanese manufactured scooter. Kymco scooters have risen in popularity with the young crowd partially due to the curvy retro design and low cost. While Kymco scooters are affordable, what you gain in reduced price you lose in speed and power. However, the speed power does not seem to stop people from buying Kymco scooters.