Scooter looking a little beat up? Or maybe you just want to add some fresh colours combos to make it your own. . With stunt scooters, most riders will want to customize their own whip at some stage and in many circumstances, it may not be necessary to do major upgrades (such as replacing the deck or scooter bar). Either way, it’s likely down the track that your scooter’s going to need a refresh.
This blog goes through some of the quick and easy ways you can customize your whip without the costs associated with major parts upgrades.
Replacing your grip-tape is by far one of the easiest and cheapest ways to freshen up your scooter. It’s also vital to update your grip tape regularly, especially if you ride a fair bit. Fresh grip tape is going to assist with grip (as it describes!), traction, and adhesion, giving you greater ability to perfect tricks and stunts and making sure you’re not going to slip.
Additionally, you can’t deny the aesthetic benefits of upgrading your grip-tape. Whether it’s a classic Envy look or one of the latest trends in stunt scooters, Envy offers the widest range of grip tape styles, colours, and patterns. Check out what’s on offer here.
For a more indepth look at changing your griptape check out this How to
Another great way to customize your stunt scooter is by replacing your hand grips. We highly recommend doing so if your hand grips are completely worn down, but you can also upgrade your scooter’s hand grips to experience a different look or feel to suit your personal preferences.
There are many types of scooter hand grips out there, varying in lengths, colours, patterns, and thicknesses. Envy has an extensive range of hand grips to choose from so you can have a personalised experience of comfort and style.
For a more indepth look at changing your handgrips check out this How to
Wheels
Changing up your stunt scooter’s wheels is generally the most popular upgrade to refresh a whip. It’s an easy, cheap way to make sure your scooter is performing at its best. Envy highly recommends this small upgrade to ensure your scooter rolls to its peak-capabilities - which ultimately, gives you the smoothest ride possible.
If you’re constantly riding your scooter, whether it’s street-riding or at the skate park, the polyurethane (‘PU’) on your wheels is inevitably bound to wear down. This then creates a clunkier ride over time and depending on how much or hard you ride, can be done every several months or so.
For a more indepth look at changing your wheels check out this How to
