Your knees aren't where your brain's kept... graze your knees it's all
good... damage your brain and that's probably scooting over for you forever.
not to mention most other stuff.

Ben



On Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 7:06 AM, powershrimp <powershrimp@...> wrote:

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> You wipe out your knee and buy a helmet to prevent injuries in the future?
> Trust me a pair of knee pads and wrist guards will protect you a lot better
> than a helmet.
>
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>


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You wipe out your knee and buy a helmet to prevent injuries in the future? Trust
me a pair of knee pads and wrist guards will protect you a lot better than a
helmet.

I've bailed only once on my Xootr on a 20km trek into the western suburbs of
Auckland, was raining and in the last 3km going down a hill my front wheel
slid on a piece of grimy concrete, the scooter disappeared from under me and
for a moment I was flying @ ~7mph into the pavement where I rolled to a stop
(similar to the way you would bail off a motorbike) - this is why I always
wear a helmet (not that I hit my head), my raincoat got a bit scuffed too.
Knees grazed, I completed the journey.. then took the train home.

Helmets are one of the cheapest forms of insurance - if you don't have one,
buy one today!




On Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 4:45 AM, powershrimp <powershrimp@...> wrote:

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>
> I haven't had a fall in years because I ride neither too slow or too fast
> or in rain and keep my eyes open. I had a sudden fall at very slow speed
> over a slippery piece of metal when I was new, and that was the last one. No
> more falls for me.
>
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I haven't had a fall in years because I ride neither too slow or too fast or in
rain and keep my eyes open. I had a sudden fall at very slow speed over a
slippery piece of metal when I was new, and that was the last one. No more falls
for me.

All,

I've been riding kick scooters for over 9 years now and I've taken my share of
spills over the years.  If you feel yourself falling, you can try to roll with
your body, which will lessen the potential of injury.  Try not to extend your
arms out in front of you as that's great way to get your fingers broken or your
palms dug into the cement or asphalt as you come down.  I wish I could say that
there is a right way and a wrong way to fall, but there really isn't; you just
fall.  In all cases, you will just have to pick yourself up afterwards.

One observation that I have made is that you are more likely to fall when going
slowly, like when trying to match the speed of someone walking next to you
(approx 2 mph), than when going a reasonable speed (over 4 mph).  I think that
this is because when going slower, the front wheel is more likely to stop
abruptly on a crack or a small divot that will send you over the front.  But, if
you were scootering along at a healthy clip, chances are, when you run into that
obstacle, you might get surprised and slightly dislodged but will probably roll
past it, unscathed.

Of course, falling when going too fast can be worse, especially when going
downhill, but when faced with that situation, I simply slalom down the hill to
reduce my speed to a manageable level.  Of course, don't slalom down if there
are vehicles trying to run you down.

Safe scooterin',

Mikey



--- In NYCKickScooters@yahoogroups.com, Daniel Smith <nekonoir@...> wrote:
>
> On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 2:02 AM, S M <stilllivinginnewyorkcity@...> wrote:
> > A word of caution, I have Met My Friend the Sidewalk quite a few times and
have the scars on my knees to prove it!!! So, take it easy speed demon.
> >
>
> Please, if you are going to Meet My Friend the Sidewalk, one piece of advice
...
> take your keys (also phone and any other objects you do not want
> rammed into your thigh
> when you land on them) out of your pocket and put them in a
> bag/backpack/pet monkey basket.
>
> I'm still limping slightly, and would hate for others to learn this
> lesson the painful way I did.
>
> :-)
>

All,

There is a guy that lives in Chicago and he is selling Street Xootrs on ebay. 
He has about 100 of these and is working real hard to sell them, but he's
auctioning them off one by one.  I believe that he would also like to sell them
off quicker and with less hassle, especially because ebay charges to list an
item and takes a percentage when sold, etc.

I mentioned this scooter group to him and he was very receptive to making
offline sales to members who might want them.  So, for those of you that have
been sitting on the Xootr/Razor A5 fence, here's your chance to get a Street
Xootr at a very discounted price.  Also, even though these xootrs are used, I
still think that they are a great bargain for the money, so much so, that I
purchased 2 of them today for $120 each, including shipping.

Now, I don't know if he will honor the same price per scooter as my purchase,
but you can mention that you got his email address from the scooter group, and
he just might.  If you are interested, send him an email at chuckb29@....

Happy scooterin'

Mikey

Hi,

Thanks for your input.  I remember reading that review at Amazon.  I like the
smooth ride of the air tires on my Kikit, and prefer instead to buy another
scooter with faster riding characteristics for the longer distances.  But then
again, it might make for an interesting experiment to see what those wheels can
do for my Kikit.

After reading Dorlene's insightful posts about her Razor A5 Lux, I may consider
getting one when I can "justify" to myself that I "need" another
scooter...though a true scooter fan (I'm not there yet!) doesn't need a
justification:-)

Thanks once again for your suggestion.

Edward Wong III
Viza Kikit Air





--- In NYCKickScooters@yahoogroups.com, "ww77f" <ww77f@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I read over at Amazon.com of a user who replaced his Viza Kikit Air wheels
with those for a Trikke 7 in order to have a faster 'scoot.  Had you considered
that?
>
> Will
>
> --- In NYCKickScooters@yahoogroups.com, "Edward W" <edwong3@> wrote:
> >
> > I currently own a Viza Kikit Air for "utilitarian" purposes, and am now
thinking about a scooter that offers fast, efficient cruising speeds for
recreational use.
> >
>
> > Feedback anyone?
> >
> > Edward Wong III
> >
>

On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 2:02 AM, S M <stilllivinginnewyorkcity@...> wrote:
> A word of caution, I have Met My Friend the Sidewalk quite a few times and
have the scars on my knees to prove it!!! So, take it easy speed demon.
>

Please, if you are going to Meet My Friend the Sidewalk, one piece of advice ...
take your keys (also phone and any other objects you do not want
rammed into your thigh
when you land on them) out of your pocket and put them in a
bag/backpack/pet monkey basket.

I'm still limping slightly, and would hate for others to learn this
lesson the painful way I did.

:-)

Hehe I actually kissed asphalt myself but I was going slow at a time.
I don't like riding it so fast but unfortunately I live on top of a
hill and event with both breaks applied it does slow down too much.
That's one of the reason I stopped commuting with zootr

On 11/24/09, S M <stilllivinginnewyorkcity@...> wrote:
> A word of caution, I have Met My Friend the Sidewalk quite a few times and
> have the scars on my knees to prove it!!! So, take it easy speed demon.
>
> --- In NYCKickScooters@yahoogroups.com, Bratan <cka3ka2@...> wrote:
>>
>> I actually rode my xooter mg at about 20-22 mph down the very steep hill
>> few
>> times. It's really scary actually, but it can be done :)
>>
>> On Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 10:11 PM, Pam Langford <alsopam@...> wrote:
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>> > Hi:
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > You can ride your scooter as fast as you want. We have guesstimated
>> > speeds of 8-10 miles per hour on our Xootrs. Of course, it's rarely
>> > possible
>> > or safe to go that fast in NYC, but you certainly can do it. It's true
>> > that a scooter isn't as fast as a bike, but so what?
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > I'm always amused at what people tell me I can't do on my scooter. Ride
>> > home (Wall Street area) from Riverside Park, for example. Um, why not?
>> > True, it's slower than my bike, but I do get home just fine.
>> > My longest scoot is 16 miles (on a rail trail). It was delightful.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > I say enjoy your scooter any way you want -- keeping in mind the safety
>> > of yourself and those around you, as I'm sure you do.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Pam
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
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>>
>
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>

--
Sent from my mobile device

A word of caution, I have Met My Friend the Sidewalk quite a few times and have
the scars on my knees to prove it!!! So, take it easy speed demon.

--- In NYCKickScooters@yahoogroups.com, Bratan <cka3ka2@...> wrote:
>
> I actually rode my xooter mg at about 20-22 mph down the very steep hill few
> times. It's really scary actually, but it can be done :)
>
> On Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 10:11 PM, Pam Langford <alsopam@...> wrote:
>
> >
> > Hi:
> >
> >
> >
> > You can ride your scooter as fast as you want. We have guesstimated
> > speeds of 8-10 miles per hour on our Xootrs. Of course, it's rarely
> > possible
> > or safe to go that fast in NYC, but you certainly can do it. It's true
> > that a scooter isn't as fast as a bike, but so what?
> >
> >
> >
> > I'm always amused at what people tell me I can't do on my scooter. Ride
> > home (Wall Street area) from Riverside Park, for example. Um, why not?
> > True, it's slower than my bike, but I do get home just fine.
> > My longest scoot is 16 miles (on a rail trail). It was delightful.
> >
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> >
> > I say enjoy your scooter any way you want -- keeping in mind the safety
> > of yourself and those around you, as I'm sure you do.
> >
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I actually rode my xooter mg at about 20-22 mph down the very steep hill few
times. It's really scary actually, but it can be done :)

On Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 10:11 PM, Pam Langford <alsopam@...> wrote:

>
> Hi:
>
>
>
> You can ride your scooter as fast as you want. We have guesstimated
> speeds of 8-10 miles per hour on our Xootrs. Of course, it's rarely
> possible
> or safe to go that fast in NYC, but you certainly can do it. It's true
> that a scooter isn't as fast as a bike, but so what?
>
>
>
> I'm always amused at what people tell me I can't do on my scooter. Ride
> home (Wall Street area) from Riverside Park, for example. Um, why not?
> True, it's slower than my bike, but I do get home just fine.
> My longest scoot is 16 miles (on a rail trail). It was delightful.
>
>
>
> I say enjoy your scooter any way you want -- keeping in mind the safety
> of yourself and those around you, as I'm sure you do.
>
>
>
> Pam
>
>
>


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Thanks Pam for your opinion.. Tomorrow will be great weather for ride my scooter
in prospectpark...
I m fast so who cares? if I m careful! lol
good week

 


----- Original Message ----
From: Pam Langford <alsopam@...>
To: nyckickscooters@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, November 23, 2009 5:11:01 AM
Subject: RE: [NYCKickScooters] My scooter and bike shop guy


Hi:



You can ride your scooter as fast as you want. We have guesstimated
speeds of 8-10 miles per hour on our Xootrs. Of course, it's rarely possible
or safe to go that fast in NYC, but you certainly can do it. It's true
that a scooter isn't as fast as a bike, but so what?



I'm always amused at what people tell me I can't do on my scooter. Ride
home (Wall Street area) from Riverside Park, for example. Um, why not?
True, it's slower than my bike, but I do get home just fine.
My longest scoot is 16 miles (on a rail trail). It was delightful.



I say enjoy your scooter any way you want -- keeping in mind the safety
of yourself and those around you, as I'm sure you do.



Pam


To: NYCKickScooters@yahoogroups.com
From: kimyasal@...
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:33:52 -0800
Subject: [NYCKickScooters] My scooter and bike shop guy






















 


   
     
     
      You know,I brought my scooter to bike shop in brooklyn, just for check up
breaks etc. Anyway the worker guy told me-- you can't ride fast like a bike my
scooter! OMG! I already riding preety fast when I find empty roads or parks.. He
told me that like wikipedia was talking to me... I was heartbrake! for a while
in bike shop today..

Is this true? or he just doesn't know that?






   
   

   
   






                         
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Hi:



You can ride your scooter as fast as you want. We have guesstimated
speeds of 8-10 miles per hour on our Xootrs. Of course, it's rarely possible
or safe to go that fast in NYC, but you certainly can do it. It's true
that a scooter isn't as fast as a bike, but so what?



I'm always amused at what people tell me I can't do on my scooter. Ride
home (Wall Street area) from Riverside Park, for example. Um, why not?
True, it's slower than my bike, but I do get home just fine.
My longest scoot is 16 miles (on a rail trail). It was delightful.



I say enjoy your scooter any way you want -- keeping in mind the safety
of yourself and those around you, as I'm sure you do.



Pam


To: NYCKickScooters@yahoogroups.com
From: kimyasal@...
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:33:52 -0800
Subject: [NYCKickScooters] My scooter and bike shop guy




























       You know,I brought my scooter to bike shop in brooklyn, just for check up
breaks etc. Anyway the worker guy told me-- you can't ride fast like a bike my
scooter! OMG! I already riding preety fast when I find empty roads or parks.. He
told me that like wikipedia was talking to me... I was heartbrake! for a while
in bike shop today..

Is this true? or he just doesn't know that?


















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Hi,
I read over at Amazon.com of a user who replaced his Viza Kikit Air wheels with
those for a Trikke 7 in order to have a faster 'scoot.  Had you considered that?

Will

--- In NYCKickScooters@yahoogroups.com, "Edward W" <edwong3@...> wrote:
>
> I currently own a Viza Kikit Air for "utilitarian" purposes, and am now
thinking about a scooter that offers fast, efficient cruising speeds for
recreational use.
>

> Feedback anyone?
>
> Edward Wong III
>

http://fort-greene.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/16/you-prefer-a-bake-sale


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Excellent organization. I'll try to show up next time.

When is the next one coming? Probably not this year -- although global warming
is setting in big time. I went to the beach on Fire Island last weekend, and it
was packed.

The weather didn't put a damper on the excitement and enthusiasm at this
morning's Scootathon in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. Kudoes to Shoshana
Perry, who organized this successful landmark event. It was thrilling to
see so many adults and youngsters riding kick scooters. Larry and I
scooted with NYCKS member Mikey and his wife, Marianne, who are
vacationing here from San Diego (surely the ones who traveled the
furthest to participate!). We enjoyed being scooter buddies and look
forward to scooting with them again the next time they visit NYC.
Everyone who participated received a commemorative t-shirt specially
designed for the event by Ann Tracy <http://www.anntracy.info>  and
Salvor's Ross Menguez
<http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2007/04/ross_menuez_sal.php> .
Here's a photo
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NYCKickScooters/photos/album/815553072/pi\
c/1977112071/view?picmode=>  of us proudly wearing our new t-shirts.

Thank you Shoshana and the Brooklyn Waldorf School parents and teachers
for making this event happen!



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I bought the small size Ergon GR2:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CZHE7O/ref=ox_ya_oh_product

Now I think the larger size would have fit, also, although a do have a bell and
a light taking up some space.


--- In NYCKickScooters@yahoogroups.com, "hplangford" <alsopam@...> wrote:
> What a great idea! Which model did you use on the Xootr?

Larry and I are looking forward to participating and meeting you Saturday,
Mikey. Members of the press will be there too so this will be an opportunity to
generate kick scooter publicity. Tax-deductible contributions of any amount to
The Brooklyn Waldorf School are appreciated with a suggested $20 minimum. All
participants receive a Scooterthon t-shirt and those who contribute $100 or more
receive a special edition Salvor™ t-shirt.

For details about the schedule and how to get there:
http://www.brooklynwaldorf.org/scootathon.shtml. We will be taking the F subway
from the 47-50 St./Rockefeller Center station. If you'd like to meet us there
email me or phone me at 212-787-6021.

If you can't make it please consider sponsoring a rider by clicking
https://fs6.formsite.com/tbws/scootathon/secure_index.html.

A huge thank you to Shoshana Perry and Noel Wiggins for organizing this event
and increasing awareness of kick scooters as alternative transportation.

I hope to meet and scoot with many of you this Saturday.

Dorlene

--- In NYCKickScooters@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Y. Knackerson" <maknak@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi all,
> So, who all in this yahoogroups is planning to go to the scootathon?  I live
in San Diego, but I'm going to be in town (NYC) and am trying to gauge how much
of a turnout there is going to be from this group, so I can meet up with you
all.  Who's going?Thanks,Mikey
> --- On Thu, 10/8/09, noelwiggins <noel@...> wrote:
>
> From: noelwiggins <noel@...>
> Subject: [NYCKickScooters] Brooklyn Scootathon
> To: NYCKickScooters@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, October 8, 2009, 6:59 AM
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School (TBWS) is launching its Annual Scootathon in Prospect park, Brooklyn, at
Bartel-Pritchard circle (at 15th st. and Prospect park West).  Participants will
be kick-scooting a 15 mile course through the park.  This kick-off was organized
to raise money for TBWS, and to raise awareness for alternative modes of
sustainable transportation!  For further information on how to participate, or
to sponsor a scooter rider, please contact Shoshana Perry at sperry7373@aol. com
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Hi all,
So, who all in this yahoogroups is planning to go to the scootathon?  I live in
San Diego, but I'm going to be in town (NYC) and am trying to gauge how much of
a turnout there is going to be from this group, so I can meet up with you all.
 Who's going?Thanks,Mikey
--- On Thu, 10/8/09, noelwiggins <noel@...> wrote:

From: noelwiggins <noel@...>
Subject: [NYCKickScooters] Brooklyn Scootathon
To: NYCKickScooters@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2009, 6:59 AM













 





                   On Saturday, November 14th,  at 10 am, the Brooklyn Waldorf
School (TBWS) is launching its Annual Scootathon in Prospect park, Brooklyn, at
Bartel-Pritchard circle (at 15th st. and Prospect park West).  Participants will
be kick-scooting a 15 mile course through the park.  This kick-off was organized
to raise money for TBWS, and to raise awareness for alternative modes of
sustainable transportation!  For further information on how to participate, or
to sponsor a scooter rider, please contact Shoshana Perry at sperry7373@aol. com






































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The Ergon's look cool.  I usually replace the grips on my handlebar'ed vehicles.
Foam seems comfy until it tears or gets hard.

I give a strong rec to Pro-Grips:
http://www.progrip.it/default.asp?ite=cyc

browse the "MTB" and "Touring" categories.




--- On Tue, 11/10/09, powershrimp <powershrimp@...> wrote:

> From: powershrimp <powershrimp@...>
> Subject: [NYCKickScooters] Ergon Grips
> To: NYCKickScooters@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 5:33 AM
> Just installed a pair of Ergon grips
> on my Xootr and took a test ride. Man, what a difference?
> I'm getting a set for my bike as well.
>
> http://www.ergon-bike.com/us/en/home

What a great idea! Which model did you use on the Xootr?

Pam

--- In NYCKickScooters@yahoogroups.com, "powershrimp" <powershrimp@...> wrote:
>
> Just installed a pair of Ergon grips on my Xootr and took a test ride. Man,
what a difference? I'm getting a set for my bike as well.
>
> http://www.ergon-bike.com/us/en/home
>

Just installed a pair of Ergon grips on my Xootr and took a test ride. Man, what
a difference? I'm getting a set for my bike as well.

http://www.ergon-bike.com/us/en/home

Yeah, but it's November! Too chilly to scoot around here.

Yes! Anyone in London?

So quiet...anyone there?

Last time I seen grownups riding Xootrs was more than 5 years ago, on a multi
use trail that I used to live close to.  I was riding my bicycle, but I did own
a Xootr Street.  How I wish I were on the Xootr at that moment.  Who knows? 
Maybe I could have talked with these folks, and maybe started a small group like
yours.

Ed

--- In NYCKickScooters@yahoogroups.com, "dorlene" <dorlene@...> wrote:
>
> Thank you, Ed. Your experience in Orlando isn't surprising. NYC is much better
suited to kick scooter transportation than other cities -- it's relatively flat,
you can find your needs within a mile or two of your home or workplace, public
transportation is readily accessible and pretty reliable, and most residents
don't own cars -- so you would think many adults would be riding kick scooters.
I see one maybe once or twice a week... except today I passed two people on
Xootrs -- so maybe things are changing!
>
> Dorlene
>
> --- In NYCKickScooters@yahoogroups.com, "Edward W" <edwong3@> wrote:
> >
> > Great story Dorlene! People in NYC seem to be involved in recreational, and
alternative forms of transportation more so than here in Orlando.  I haven't
seen an adult riding a kick scooter here in ages.  Mostly kids on the ubiquitous
100mm wheel Razors.
> >
> > Ed
> >
> > --- In NYCKickScooters@yahoogroups.com, "dorlene" <dorlene@> wrote:
> > >
> > > This morning while I stopped into a shop a few blocks from home my
> > > husband waited outside with our Razor A5s. When I came out of the shop a
> > > young boy was trying out one of the A5s and the boy's father explained
> > > that he was accustomed to riding a Xootr. As I launched into my pitch to
> > > join NYCKS he introduced himself as Noel Wiggins, who posted message
> > > #841 three days ago about the Scootathon he and his wife, Shoshana, are
> > > organizing in Prospect Park next month to raise  funds for the Brooklyn
> > > Waldorf School and promote alternative transportation. Shoshana emerged
> > > from another shop and described how her passion for riding a kick
> > > scooter has encouraged many of the school's parents to purchase them.
> > > She said when children are little they need scooters to keep up with
> > > with their parents but as they get older their parents need scooters to
> > > keep up with them! What a great way for parents to bond with their
> > > youngsters. From now on, when I see parents trailing after
> > > scooter-riding kids I'm going to suggest they buy themselves a scooter
> > > and join the fun.
> > >
> > >
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I don't care creeps anymore.Because I love my scooter more. I m kicking kicking
with enjoys..it is my buddy! I love you all my kickscooters guys in all around
the world!




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From: powershrimp <powershrimp@...>
To: NYCKickScooters@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, October 15, 2009 10:38:36 AM
Subject: [NYCKickScooters] Re: Brooklyn XOOTR kicker!


They were outer borrow creeps. They are very common in the suburbs of America.

I used to ride my bike in Fairfield CT to work on sunny days. Most drivers were
nice but every once in a while some of them would shriek or yell at me to scare
me into falling off the bike.

I also heard of an incident in which a trucker with a NJ license plate
threatened a Vespa rider in Manhattan, calling him "sister." And there is the
bullying on the highway by SUVs and muscle cars if you drive a small car, which
I do.

Whether you drive a SMART car, ride a bike, a  Vespa or a Xootr, you represent a
new age of transportation which is just beginning to dawn, and those who live by
yesterday's standards resent this. They would like to turn back the clock and
keep driving 10 MPG trucks until we have nothing left of this planet, but I
don't think they will get their way.

Dan

--- In NYCKickScooters@ yahoogroups. com, Ada Demirel <kimyasal@.. .> > BTW This
morning when I was kicking my scooter in Brooklyn downtown, 2 men laughed at me
and said something funny! I didn't care but even I remember this a couple times
in today,it made me little shock!







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They were outer borrow creeps. They are very common in the suburbs of America.

I used to ride my bike in Fairfield CT to work on sunny days. Most drivers were
nice but every once in a while some of them would shriek or yell at me to scare
me into falling off the bike.

I also heard of an incident in which a trucker with a NJ license plate
threatened a Vespa rider in Manhattan, calling him "sister." And there is the
bullying on the highway by SUVs and muscle cars if you drive a small car, which
I do.

Whether you drive a SMART car, ride a bike, a  Vespa or a Xootr, you represent a
new age of transportation which is just beginning to dawn, and those who live by
yesterday's standards resent this. They would like to turn back the clock and
keep driving 10 MPG trucks until we have nothing left of this planet, but I
don't think they will get their way.

Dan

--- In NYCKickScooters@yahoogroups.com, Ada Demirel <kimyasal@...> > BTW This
morning when I was kicking my scooter in Brooklyn downtown, 2 men laughed at me
and said something funny! I didn't care but even I remember this a couple times
in today,it made me little shock!

.....hey Ada,



          what the two dudes are suffering from is scooter envy.



            fletch







To: NYCKickScooters@yahoogroups.com
From: joo11215@...
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:09:29 +0000
Subject: [NYCKickScooters] Re: Brooklyn XOOTR kicker!





I would also like to get out with some kick scooter people, maybe in Prospect
Park. I'm new to this and I could use some guidance. I live in Park Slope and
downhill is a little scary.

"What's wrong with some people" is that they didn't think of a better way to get
your attention. I doubt that it had anything to do with your kick scooter or
making fun of you but about men finding anything as a hook for flirting with
women. Its not a smooth approach but what's handy if you're not too smart.
Saying something like "cool wheels" and a follow-up question would have been
better but they blew it.

In addition to being good transportation kick scooters might be a good way to
meet people, unless you're being a hazard. It's a lot easier to approach someone
who's moving slowly than someone in a car. What are they going to do, run (or
drive) after you shouting, "Hey, stop. You're hot. Would you like to go for
espresso?" We just hope, in a manner of speaking of course, that the people we
run into on our scooters have good social skills.

--- In NYCKickScooters@yahoogroups.com, Ada Demirel <kimyasal@...> wrote:
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> Hi everyone! ANybody could meet in NYC for kick scooters yet?  i would like to
kick in city with some members..who can meet one day;)
> BTW This morning when I was kicking my scooter in Brooklyn downtown, 2 men
laughed at me and said something funny! I didn't care but even I remember this a
couple times in today,it made me little shock! I m little shy now..what is wrong
with some people?
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> From: dorlene <dorlene@...>
> To: NYCKickScooters@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sun, October 11, 2009 8:06:47 PM
> Subject: [NYCKickScooters] A coincidence and a suggestion
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> This morning while I stopped into a shop a few blocks from home my
> husband waited outside with our Razor A5s. When I came out of the shop a
> young boy was trying out one of the A5s and the boy's father explained
> that he was accustomed to riding a Xootr. As I launched into my pitch to
> join NYCKS he introduced himself as Noel Wiggins, who posted message
> #841 three days ago about the Scootathon he and his wife, Shoshana, are
> organizing in Prospect Park next month to raise funds for the Brooklyn
> Waldorf School and promote alternative transportation. Shoshana emerged
> from another shop and described how her passion for riding a kick
> scooter has encouraged many of the school's parents to purchase them.
> She said when children are little they need scooters to keep up with
> with their parents but as they get older their parents need scooters to
> keep up with them! What a great way for parents to bond with their
> youngsters. From now on, when I see parents trailing after
> scooter-riding kids I'm going to suggest they buy themselves a scooter
> and join the fun.
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