Razor Rip-Rider 360 or Huffy Green Machine Which would be better for a 5-year old. He is big for his age, wears a size 6/7. To get it out of our garage and onto the street/sidewalk, it would have to be ridden or pushed (a short distance) on an unpaved dirt alley or on the grass in our yard. Under the circumstances, does anyone know which may be the better of the two or do you have any opinions/comments on one or the other? Thank you in advance! Razor Rip-Rider 360 or Huffy Green Machine Which would be better for a 5-year old. He is big for his age, wears a size 6/7. To get it out of our garage and onto the street/sidewalk, it would have... » Read More Razor Rip-Rider 360 or Huffy Green Machine Which would be better for a 5-year old. He is big for his age, wears a size 6/7. To get it out of our garage and onto the street/sidewalk, it would have to be ridden or pushed (a short distance) on an unpaved dirt alley or on the grass in our yard. Under the circumstances, does anyone know which may be the better of the two or do you have any opinions/comments on one or the other? Thank you in advance! « Show Less
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The Razor Rip-Rider 360 has very small back wheels to facilitate the spin. They basically stop dead on soft grass and can cause a tip over. The green machine back wheels are broad but not much tread (traction) Neither one will easily ride over the soft surface. The green machine would be easier to push.
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If my grandson is going downhill and needs to turn, does anyone know if the Rip Rider and Green Machine flip easily?
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We have a green machine and love it! My son got it 4 xmas last yr, he was 7, and the only downside was I should have waited a yr. He could ride it, but another inch or two and he was jammin! Razor 4 the younger and green machine 4 8yo and up, due to height and coordination.
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We've never had a green machine, but we got the rip rider last week and my kids love it. It is super lightweight, which would make moving it to the sidewalk easy in your case. It certainly will need to be carried or pushed because it would not ride well on gravel or grass. I would suggest checking out the weight of the green machine and comparing the two in making a decision.
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For those wondering about size, my 5 year old daughter rides it fine. Though a little shorter and it would be hard for her to ride. However she is a tall 5 year old (approx. 47") I would say anyone under 45" might be too short. And I don't see how many teenagers could ride it.
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I own the razor dirt scooter and it is only good in dirt but is smooth on concrete but is hard to push on concrete or any other material besides dirt i honestly think the phase is more for supper supper extreme stunts on the dirt my opinion would be getting the phase because u might be able to go on the grass or other areas I'm not an expert or anything but I would go with the phase even though I don't own it
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Hmm....I purchased the E 200 and the E 300 electric scooters.I don't feel my 8 year old girl is ready for either one quite yet ... she is not a daredevil with a razor scooter.I actually got the E200 for my boy at age 9 ... he was fine with it and even fine with the E300If your child is coordinated and really good with a razor ... it should be fine.None of our family is over 170 lbs and the E200 model will get going easily without pushing off , this could intimidate small children at first.good luck.
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My grandson is 5 and small for his age. The bike in my opinion is perfect for him. I would think the bike with a kid weighing 40 lbs would do fine, but they make a Razor for bigger kids. I think this bike is perfect for kids 4 to 6 yrs old
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My grandson is turning ten and granddaughter is seven, and both have been using the maxi. The handlebar raisesAs they have gotten bigger, but goes low enough for a four year old. If you think he will continue to use it for yearsI suggest the maxi.
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I use my kids scooter (like this one) and I am older than 40 ;)If you plan on doing tricks, or need a heavier duty scooter, look at the Shaun White Scooter, although the handlebars come at a lower fixed length.
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We bought this toy for our grandson, at around 18 months of age. He enjoyed straddling it inside and, as he grew, could use the pedals to power himself. If it's used outside, I would still supervise your child, as sometimes little people become distracted, looking all around and can tip themselves over. Their feet will be the brakes, so supervision is also needed where stopping is critical, or on downward slopes. Our grandson's favourite part of this toy is the 'trunk', where he can stow a stuffed animal, toy, or other gadgets. Radio Flyer is a great brand, and we have bought other pieces as gifts. I think you'll be pleased if you go ahead with this purchase. We bought this toy for our grandson, at around 18 months of age. He enjoyed straddling it inside and, as he grew, could use the pedals to power himself. If it's used outside, I would still supervise your child, as sometimes little people become distracted, looking all around and can tip themselves over. Their feet will be the brakes, so supervision is also needed where stopping is critical, or on downward slopes. Our grandson's favourite part of this toy is the 'trunk', where he can stow a stuffed animal, toy, or other gadgets. Radio Flyer is a great brand, and we have bought other pieces... » Read More We bought this toy for our grandson, at around 18 months of age. He enjoyed straddling it inside and, as he grew, could use the pedals to power himself. If it's used outside, I would still supervise your child, as sometimes little people become distracted, looking all around and can tip themselves over. Their feet will be the brakes, so supervision is also needed where stopping is critical, or on downward slopes. Our grandson's favourite part of this toy is the 'trunk', where he can stow a stuffed animal, toy, or other gadgets. Radio Flyer is a great brand, and we have bought other pieces as gifts. I think you'll be pleased if you go ahead with this purchase. « Show Less
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My 10 year old daughter got the Razor RipStik Ripster and loves it. The regular one is to big for but she is only about 4 foot 9 inches.
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I use my kids scooter (like this one) and I am older than 40 ;) If you plan on doing tricks, or need a heavier duty scooter, look at the Shaun White Scooter, although the handlebars come at a lower fixed length.
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I have (2) grandsons here to visit this week age 9 & 10 and "yes" they can ride the Kawasaki but their weight as opposed to my 5 year old grandsons riding in our hilly yard does put more strain on the batteries and will not last as long. If they ride on a cement-flat surface you will get more riding time. Just depends on the weight of the 9 or 10 year old. This is probably the age of outgrowing this specific model.
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I don't know the answer to your question regarding height and weight. My feeling is that the speed is too slow for a 5 year old to really enjoy the ride. I think a 5 year old is ready for a two speed Power Wheel ride. Just my opinion.
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I think this is the perfect scooter for a 4 year old (my kids are 6 & 8 and still ride them). I also am not a fan of the razor, they are metal and narrow. We have both and this is a superior scooter for balance and material. Goes just as fast, handles WAY better. Hope that helps.
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riprider needs to be bigger. My 9 year old rode one and he had a tough time pedaling. He knees were almost touching his chest!
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I bought the Ripster for my 9 yr olds birthday. It is a great place to start. It is smaller than the full size one which, I think was easier for him to get used to. I will eventually need to get the larger size for him. He loves his Ripster! I have an 11 year old who also rides this Ripster. I don't have any experience with any other boards or sizes but I do know my boys love this one.
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I have both. I wouldn't recommend either one for kids under 3. I guess it is durable enough, scooter is way more complicated to open and close and holds way less stuff. Kids fall off it, especially if on an actual trip. The trunki is more practical.
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I would say stick with the mini, I think the maxi will be too much to manage (the frame/handlebars and running board are much larger). My kids are also tall and they rode the mini until at least age 5.
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It's kind of late, but I'll answer this question anyways. Wow your girl is tall! Since she is so tall, the Razor Pro model would be best for durability. It also has a taller handlebar, so she has more room to grow. If she ever grows to over 140 pounds, the lower razor models will probably break apart. If you think she will only be riding for a short time, a lower model will be fine (A1, A2, and A3 models).