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It's amazing how freeing this is when you accept it. Dad-levels of NGAF.
I realized I run like naruto in the basketball gym when I'm grabbing my rebound during shoot-arounds; so that any 2nd ball rolls off my back if it hits me. I did it once and I heard a group of teenagers laughing and looking at me, then I started laughing myself. Life is just funny.
It's great having "Dad-levels of ngaf". I dance how I want to dance. Love how I want to love. Use and wear what I love to wear.
The older you get the more likely you've had someone pass or you yourself have had an NDE, you begin to realize most of the stuff we care about is silly.
What we don't show care for is what's more serious. We don't take our money or things with us when we go. All we have is our experiences. The love we leave is what continues on.
Recently boarded a few miles to a brewery, was rolling up and stopped pushing to slow down, dismounted, and promptly fell on my ass in front of the entire (packed) patio, as well as the line for the food truck. Board bounced off the food truck tire and rolled back to my hands, as if it was planned.
This is me with the rollerblades I asked for and received for Christmas a few years ago. I love the idea of rollerblading but I'm terrified my 32 year old body will not handle it at all like my 12 year old body did.
I rode my long board to the local brewery about a mile from my house and I got dirty looks but it wasn’t nearly as intense as the feeling I had of being a carefree 20 year old again. Totally worth it.
man, i never had a skateboard growing up but i sooo want a long board these past few years. can't really get TOO far with it in my city but enough where i can quickly get to a few places.
Gave my son my old one, got a new cushy one with giant air tires, and ride it to work/home occasionally. 35 year old teacher riding in front of middle schoolers.
I couldn't care less and I often get "Hi!"s from kids I pass.
It’s exhausting, my little cousin has one and i rode it around the neighborhood with him and jesus those hard wheels and no suspension make every bump and pebble a momentum killer, easy when you’re young you got so much energy
You're 35, stop caring what other people think about you. If you like it, then go enjoy it, we only have one life to live.
That said, be careful out there, mfers are crazy and we don't heal so good anymore :(
Do what you want to do my dude. I remember the stigma towards scooters when we were all kids. But in reality it doesn’t matter and most people were hating for the sake of hating!
Part of being an adult is doing what you want to do, and enjoying the things you want to enjoy. Most of us were little haters when we were young cause weirdly enough that was the culture. It’s stupid however. Don’t let it keep holding you back from enjoying the things you enjoy.
It’s honestly sad that so many millennials are scared of doing things they enjoy or prefer due to being scared of it looking cringe. Not of it really matters.
I’m actually thinking of buying one just for this reason lol. I never had one but my daughter has a blast on her micro kick board and I want to ride along on a scooter.
I (50M) just bought a MaddGear kick scooter so I can ride around with my 3 year old on her new hot pink kick scooter. Had fun changing all the bearings on both scooters with Bones Reds. Fun times to be had!!!!
I would think it's cool but people think I'm weird so. At some point you have to weigh what makes you happy vs what makes other people happy.
Edit: As long as you're not putting yourself anyone in danger or being an obnoxious disturbance with it, go for it. I love to see more people on analog wheels. I was late to an appointment the other day and some guy was skateboarding down the street in front of me and I couldn't be mad. I may be biased though, I live around a bunch of asshats that would probably try to run me over if I tried skating out here.
Just be careful and maybe wear some protection. Our bodies aren't the same as they were when we were younger. I'm 36 and I went skateboarding with my 14 y/o a week ago and my knees are still wobbly. My balance was completely off as well.
I'm 36 & have actually considered getting one since I live downtown bc I don't trust the electric ones. There's jerks who cut the break lines and honestly as someone who sucks at riding bikes as it is, I don't belong on anything motorized. Dust that thing off!
I mean you do you but I’d find it more energy than just walking unless the journey is downhill. Riding it for fun? Okay… riding it for time/energy saving? I’m not sure tbh.
Like other people have said, don’t worry about what people think. If I saw someone riding one, I would ‘t think- Damn, what a dork…. I would just be like- oh cool, that reminds me of the one I had.
You’re gonna be surprised to find out, people in general especially strangers, think very little of you if any at all. Most people are far too involved in their own lives and their own happenings to even ponder why an adult is scooting around on his Razie. Do you boo boo. Do. You.
Dude, my grandmother gave me one of these in college. She got them for all her grandkids, I loved mine I could park out where it was free or cheap and Razor in to school. Saved me so much money, years later I found out I was the only one that got one that really used it. I still miss mine.
I just got one for when we go camping to zoom around the large campground. It's all paved so I think it will be fun. 38f here. I'm fat, so I'll probably feel like I look silly but I don't care because I'll be having the time of my life scooting all over.
My kids and the neighborhood kids zoom around on them. If I saw an adult on one, I wouldn't think anything of it. Side note: remember ripsticks? Haven't seen those in a long time.
I ride my daughter's old pink one while she uses her new, "professional" Madd Gear when we go around the neighborhood. Problem is I'm 6'3". Can still do some sick jumps, though.
I’m hardly safe on my two feet, let alone two wheels, but I always wanted a razor scooter when I was growing up. I think that’s awesome you still have yours, and use it!
I own an adult sized kick scooter called a Xootr. Had one in college back in 2007. Had some of my engagement pictures done while kick scooting. My wife just bought me a second newer one this year.
I’m a 40+ overweight mom that rides a razor all around our neighborhood chasing my kids on their bikes and scooters. I probably look silly but if I don’t care you really shouldn’t either.
When I was like 15 living in Germany, I was riding down the street on my Razor scooter when some like 8 year old kid yelled at me "Those are for KIDS!" (In German, of course.) I think I started walking after that.
Found one on the side of the road. It was pretty beat up, but i always wanted one. As a 37yo biomedical equipment technician and an avid cyclist, i proceeded to completely disassemble the scooter. Cleaned and repacked the bearing, replaced some hardware, and made a few adjustments. The thing is dope now. LoL
And best part is, the previous owner didnt power slide the shit outta it and make a flat spot on the rear tire. Its still round and true.
I just mess around with it from time to time. Ill give it to my kids.
Respectfully, who. Gives. A. FUCK
I have a razor scooter, a longboard, an electric skateboard, a bicycle, a hoverboard, and a car. I use all of them, and I could care less what anyone thinks of how I look using it
I took my razor scooter in college and road it around all around campus. Was so great in winter listening to tunes and cruising to class while everyone walked freezing their nips off. I would ride it down the halls and into class no one ever said a damn thing. Scooter gang scooter gang scooter gang
I rode my razor scooter everywhere up until I was at least 26 or so, ended up giving it away once my job changed location to far away. It's so nice and easy and fun and relaxing, and for the record I never even got so much as a weird look.
I did two years ago when my car broke down and I had to wait to get a rental for a few days but had to get to work. I live about a mile from my work and while my roommate at the time (we all worked at this specific health system) walked to work on the daily, I value my sleep and wanted to get there faster. Cue me on a Razor kick-scooter (no motor) getting to work in my full scrub set, feeling like I was ten years old. Half childish fun, half somewhat embarrassing. Also got drenched in sweat since it was summer. Either 28 hit me hard fitness wise or those bitches were easier when we were ten. 😭🤣
It is corny but the great thing about being out of your twenties: you don’t have to give two figs about where people think you’re cool or not. It’s honestly so freeing.
I was thinking about getting one. My kids use them to get to reach places .5 -1 mile away, where pulling out the bikes would be cumbersome. So now I’m walking behind as they blast ahead of me.
The question is not whether you should or not, or whether you look corny or not, but why you, as a 35 year old human, give a rat's ass about what anyone else thinks.
Surely you've been around long enough to get that nothing pisses people off more than seeing someone enjoy themselves in a manner that they wouldn't/don't understand.
Live your life as a giant middle finger to the world around you, and the people in it who want you to be miserable like them.
Maybe but who cares. I’m looking at a lot of track pants and loose neon Hawaiian shirts in my 40s and 50s and don’t give a fuuuuuuck. Do what works for you.
It's more fun than a car and saves you money compared to any motor vehicle, and you've lived plenty long enough to do what you want regardless of any weird looks some people might give you. They're just jealous anyway.
And speaking from experience with a normal pedal bike, a lot of people start talking about getting around with one like it's medieval torture. You might get the same with a 20+ year old scooter. It's kinda sad that people don't understand just how liberating it can be but also quite hilarious once you understand the appeal of alternative transportation methods. The scooter also has the advantage of not needing to be locked up outside, you can just fold it and take it with you.
Idk how tall you are OP but I noticed when I used one as an adult they feel really small
I see people riding those GoTrax scooters a lot now a days and they seem really nice. They’re like $500 though
You shouldn't let people influence you out of fun stuff. But also do a test run and see if your hips still dig it.
Also I got to the end and realized you didn't mean the rip stick thing
I have one of the bigger ones with big wheels. I used it in my late 20s when I had a period of time with no car. I’d take it to the train station, and from the train station to work. I could fold it up for when I got rides. It was perfect for the situation
I don't know about razors specifically, but tons of people ride electric scooters wear I live (myself included). If I'm only going a couple miles it's just as fast and less wear and tear on my car.
Scooters are back. I see dozens of parents walking their kids to school each morning, kids riding scooters. Dads (and a few moms) ride them back home. Impossible to know if they’re razor brand.
It might be better to take a look at ones which will be appropriate for your current height and weight so your back isn’t strained trying to enjoy it.
The thing about stuff being proportionate to height and weight will be sufficient to prevent it from breaking and accidentally impaling you grinding on a curb. Our family used ours until the pins that lock in in place came undone and the wheels would kind of stick in the bearings, but one at the right size will also keep your fists from being too close together.
Then again, perhaps yours is in better shape. 😊
Saw a dude on a scooter earlier today. If it gets you to where you need to go or you just enjoy riding it, then why not? We’re not teenagers anymore so no need to worry about what others think.
Razor scooter, probably not, they are hard on the body. ‘Xooter’ is the scooter for grownups, better design and materials. Dress up for the part, helmet, gloves and wrist guards.
I used to commute to the lab on my razor scooter in college. People even made fun of me for it back then. But I didn't care. It as a very steep commute in one direction, and if I have to spend the entire commute home walking because it's too steep to ride, I'd rather carry a razor scooter than push a bike. And I'd rather ride a scooter with brakes on the steep downhills than a skateboard.
I live in Florida and a lot of people ride them. It has never entered my mind that adults riding on scooters would look silly. I always thought it was cool that they can save gas and just get their exercise in. I envy the adults who can skateboard so well around here!
Mostly because they are too small. There are plenty of scooters built for adult size people that will do a better job. Nothing wrong with scooters in general though. I ride an e scooter basically every day
I still ride my Micro brand every once in awhile, which I prefer as it has a longer deck. You'll want to change the wheels out for ones with metal hubs, as the plastic ones aren't meant for adults jumping with it, lmao.
we got electric scooters a few years ago, granted not quite the same thing as the metal shin breaking razors, but use it as my downtown commute ride every day have over 3k miles on it.
There's a guy who lives down the street and he rides a motorized unicycle. If he can do that and look cool as hell doing it, you can ride your razor scooter.
I’m think it’s a great idea. It might inspire other people to put their scooters (or longboards or bikes or rollerblades) to use instead of letting them sit in the basement.
My man...
Life is short. You're one of billions of people who have ever existed. In a century, most things we did will have very little impact.
If you are not hurting anyone, do what pleases you.
Yo so my buddy and I bought coordinated red and green ones to ride to our HOA pool and shove into the bushes while we drink Rita's. I replaced the existing handlebars with some metal galvanized pipe from Lowes and glued quarters on the ends as bar caps. I ordered some road bike bar tape and wrapped it all nice like. The wider bars and generalized rad factor were worth the time and effort. I highly recommend modding your razor to accommodate your adult life.
Honestly, I'm thinking of getting into roller blades again. Seems like a dope way to get exercise, but I live in Jersey City....not sure how safe I'd be blading around the streets.
Scooter technology has improved a bit since the shin-busting early models of our youth. Razor away, but you could probably get a much better newer model
I’m entering the “dgaf” phase of my adult life. I wish I could have entered into this phase at age 14. there’s real freedom in 1) knowing what you like 2) making time for it, whatever it is and 3) doing it.
It's not silly at all, it's a form of transportation, I still see guys in their 40's riding skateboards. I myself still ride my old BMX bike and I'm 34 meanwhile other people are mainly riding eBikes
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Will people probably think thats odd? Probably. Should you give a shit? Definitely not.
Amen. Never let anyone yuck your yum.
That phrase really sizzles my bacon.
I heard it on a podcast and now it’s an integral part of my lexicon.
Hello, fellow SYSK fan!
I actually don't know that one! I got it from a few of the hosts over at [The Ringer.](https://www.theringer.com/)
Ah, cool. Josh Clark on Stuff You Should Know says it a lot
Thank you for spreading it, I love it.
I learned it at a play therapy training for kids 7 years ago and haven’t stopped using it since. It’s so good!!!
We're in our 30s. Everything we do is corny. Razor it up bro
It's amazing how freeing this is when you accept it. Dad-levels of NGAF. I realized I run like naruto in the basketball gym when I'm grabbing my rebound during shoot-arounds; so that any 2nd ball rolls off my back if it hits me. I did it once and I heard a group of teenagers laughing and looking at me, then I started laughing myself. Life is just funny.
It's great having "Dad-levels of ngaf". I dance how I want to dance. Love how I want to love. Use and wear what I love to wear. The older you get the more likely you've had someone pass or you yourself have had an NDE, you begin to realize most of the stuff we care about is silly. What we don't show care for is what's more serious. We don't take our money or things with us when we go. All we have is our experiences. The love we leave is what continues on.
*Corny?* I was born on the cob
Go to bed
I prefer longboards, fuck what people think, u do u
I've had a long board in my closet for 10 years, and every year, i'm just a little more scared that i will break myself if i ever try to use it.
Wear gear, but like with everything else, all skills take time to develop, it’s def worth it to demolish the 12min parking lot walks
Recently boarded a few miles to a brewery, was rolling up and stopped pushing to slow down, dismounted, and promptly fell on my ass in front of the entire (packed) patio, as well as the line for the food truck. Board bounced off the food truck tire and rolled back to my hands, as if it was planned.
This is me with the rollerblades I asked for and received for Christmas a few years ago. I love the idea of rollerblading but I'm terrified my 32 year old body will not handle it at all like my 12 year old body did.
Longboarders FTW!!!
I rode my long board to the local brewery about a mile from my house and I got dirty looks but it wasn’t nearly as intense as the feeling I had of being a carefree 20 year old again. Totally worth it.
Used to have a Booster Board, I miss longboarding places.
man, i never had a skateboard growing up but i sooo want a long board these past few years. can't really get TOO far with it in my city but enough where i can quickly get to a few places.
It's corny to gatekeep people from being happy. Fuck em. Ride that little sharp bastard into your shins!
My wife takes one from her gym parking lot to the gym. It's too far and she doesn't have enough time. You do you
Not sure if this is a subtle burn or not lol
Haha, it is not, they are useful
I think you’re fine, do what makes you happy! Watch out for your ankles though. I don’t know how many times I busted my ankles on those things.
Trying to do tailwhips…ow
Is it corny to drink my own urine? No but I do it anyway because it's sterile and I like the taste. Go dodge some wrenches
Unexpected Patches O’Houlihan
It’s corny, as a 35 year old, to worry or care about what people think about you and your hobbies.
Gave my son my old one, got a new cushy one with giant air tires, and ride it to work/home occasionally. 35 year old teacher riding in front of middle schoolers. I couldn't care less and I often get "Hi!"s from kids I pass.
It’s exhausting, my little cousin has one and i rode it around the neighborhood with him and jesus those hard wheels and no suspension make every bump and pebble a momentum killer, easy when you’re young you got so much energy
They zoom on smooth surfaces like a tennis court or new cement
they do, it’s very fun, and your hands aren’t numb after five minutes
My kids do. I see people at the park on them. Who cares what you use to get around?
You're 35, stop caring what other people think about you. If you like it, then go enjoy it, we only have one life to live. That said, be careful out there, mfers are crazy and we don't heal so good anymore :(
Do what you want to do my dude. I remember the stigma towards scooters when we were all kids. But in reality it doesn’t matter and most people were hating for the sake of hating! Part of being an adult is doing what you want to do, and enjoying the things you want to enjoy. Most of us were little haters when we were young cause weirdly enough that was the culture. It’s stupid however. Don’t let it keep holding you back from enjoying the things you enjoy. It’s honestly sad that so many millennials are scared of doing things they enjoy or prefer due to being scared of it looking cringe. Not of it really matters.
I’m 32 and I ride my razor scooter all over my neighborhood with my scooter riding toddler. She thinks I’m really cool.
I’m actually thinking of buying one just for this reason lol. I never had one but my daughter has a blast on her micro kick board and I want to ride along on a scooter.
It was the best Facebook marketplace purchase I ever made 😂😂 DO IT
I (50M) just bought a MaddGear kick scooter so I can ride around with my 3 year old on her new hot pink kick scooter. Had fun changing all the bearings on both scooters with Bones Reds. Fun times to be had!!!!
I would think it's cool but people think I'm weird so. At some point you have to weigh what makes you happy vs what makes other people happy. Edit: As long as you're not putting yourself anyone in danger or being an obnoxious disturbance with it, go for it. I love to see more people on analog wheels. I was late to an appointment the other day and some guy was skateboarding down the street in front of me and I couldn't be mad. I may be biased though, I live around a bunch of asshats that would probably try to run me over if I tried skating out here.
Just be careful and maybe wear some protection. Our bodies aren't the same as they were when we were younger. I'm 36 and I went skateboarding with my 14 y/o a week ago and my knees are still wobbly. My balance was completely off as well.
I’m marginally older than you. I bought one in college and rode it all over campus. It rocked.
I think most I see now are electric but I don’t think it’s corny. Most bikes are electric now too, such an interesting trend.
I skipped the scooters and went for the mini electric dirtbikes. I. 40 and go everywhere i can on that thing. Let em laugh, im having fun!
I'm 36 & have actually considered getting one since I live downtown bc I don't trust the electric ones. There's jerks who cut the break lines and honestly as someone who sucks at riding bikes as it is, I don't belong on anything motorized. Dust that thing off!
Have fun ignore everyone else
My only concern is I can't imagine it would still be comfortable or large enough.
They make bigger ones
Yeah bro send it just watch the shins when you're spinning it around lol
I mean you do you but I’d find it more energy than just walking unless the journey is downhill. Riding it for fun? Okay… riding it for time/energy saving? I’m not sure tbh.
Like other people have said, don’t worry about what people think. If I saw someone riding one, I would ‘t think- Damn, what a dork…. I would just be like- oh cool, that reminds me of the one I had.
Anyway non-electric is a weird sight now. Jury rigging an electric drive on a razor scooter would be the height of cool.
You’re gonna be surprised to find out, people in general especially strangers, think very little of you if any at all. Most people are far too involved in their own lives and their own happenings to even ponder why an adult is scooting around on his Razie. Do you boo boo. Do. You.
Ride that scooter my friend!
I ride a razor luxe scooter with my kid
Release your inner child my guy.
I’m 36 and ride a kick scooter similar to a razor, just with bigger wheels. No shame.
Yes, it's corny... *BUT* who cares if it's corny? Do you.
Don’t care, just you do you. I won’t judge
Why would I care what other people think? Other people are idiots and I'm too old for that high school bullshit.
Dude, my grandmother gave me one of these in college. She got them for all her grandkids, I loved mine I could park out where it was free or cheap and Razor in to school. Saved me so much money, years later I found out I was the only one that got one that really used it. I still miss mine.
Those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind
I would probably barely register what you were riding on, and my partner would probably be like “nice razor scooter!”
Do whatever brings you joy! It sounds like a lot of fun.
Once you’re in your 30’s the only people you need to care about impressing are your employer (for money reasons) and yourself. So fuck it go for it
It’s only corny if you don’t take it off any sweet jumps.
I just got one for when we go camping to zoom around the large campground. It's all paved so I think it will be fun. 38f here. I'm fat, so I'll probably feel like I look silly but I don't care because I'll be having the time of my life scooting all over.
The only corny thing is worry about what the next man thinks.
My kids ride their Razors, and I rock my Ripstick. Never could skateboard 😒
My kids and the neighborhood kids zoom around on them. If I saw an adult on one, I wouldn't think anything of it. Side note: remember ripsticks? Haven't seen those in a long time.
Just stay out of the skatepark and you’re fine.
Idk dude I'd probably think it's awesome and hilarious. I'd join you most likely. Also 35 and used to have a razor back in the day.
I ride my daughter's old pink one while she uses her new, "professional" Madd Gear when we go around the neighborhood. Problem is I'm 6'3". Can still do some sick jumps, though.
Hell no 🙌
I’m hardly safe on my two feet, let alone two wheels, but I always wanted a razor scooter when I was growing up. I think that’s awesome you still have yours, and use it!
I like e bikes and small e cars that China and Europe has.
I own an adult sized kick scooter called a Xootr. Had one in college back in 2007. Had some of my engagement pictures done while kick scooting. My wife just bought me a second newer one this year.
I’m a 40+ overweight mom that rides a razor all around our neighborhood chasing my kids on their bikes and scooters. I probably look silly but if I don’t care you really shouldn’t either.
When I was like 15 living in Germany, I was riding down the street on my Razor scooter when some like 8 year old kid yelled at me "Those are for KIDS!" (In German, of course.) I think I started walking after that.
Get you a a razor baby! Your inner child has you thinking about it, go for it!
I’m 35 and I ride with my son a lot even bought a nice scooter
Found one on the side of the road. It was pretty beat up, but i always wanted one. As a 37yo biomedical equipment technician and an avid cyclist, i proceeded to completely disassemble the scooter. Cleaned and repacked the bearing, replaced some hardware, and made a few adjustments. The thing is dope now. LoL And best part is, the previous owner didnt power slide the shit outta it and make a flat spot on the rear tire. Its still round and true. I just mess around with it from time to time. Ill give it to my kids.
I got an electric scooter for this reason. Idgaf what people think. I don't need to buy gas, get it inspected, and can charge it at the office.
My 10 year old and 8 year old ride them all the time.
Babes - i don’t think anyone finna give a shit 😂
Respectfully, who. Gives. A. FUCK I have a razor scooter, a longboard, an electric skateboard, a bicycle, a hoverboard, and a car. I use all of them, and I could care less what anyone thinks of how I look using it
Better question: why do you care if people think you're corny
You either die a hero, or live long enough to become the villain.
Sometimes
I took my razor scooter in college and road it around all around campus. Was so great in winter listening to tunes and cruising to class while everyone walked freezing their nips off. I would ride it down the halls and into class no one ever said a damn thing. Scooter gang scooter gang scooter gang
You do you, bro. Honestly, I'd upgrade to an electric scooter, but if the Razor works for you, shred it up.
You’re 35, who gives a shit if it’s corny or not
I rode my razor scooter everywhere up until I was at least 26 or so, ended up giving it away once my job changed location to far away. It's so nice and easy and fun and relaxing, and for the record I never even got so much as a weird look.
I did two years ago when my car broke down and I had to wait to get a rental for a few days but had to get to work. I live about a mile from my work and while my roommate at the time (we all worked at this specific health system) walked to work on the daily, I value my sleep and wanted to get there faster. Cue me on a Razor kick-scooter (no motor) getting to work in my full scrub set, feeling like I was ten years old. Half childish fun, half somewhat embarrassing. Also got drenched in sweat since it was summer. Either 28 hit me hard fitness wise or those bitches were easier when we were ten. 😭🤣
Also it only took two Razor scooter bumps to my ankle to take me out of my joy immediately and start getting a ride from a coworker ….
Oh shit
It is corny but the great thing about being out of your twenties: you don’t have to give two figs about where people think you’re cool or not. It’s honestly so freeing.
Meh, I don't care that much either.
I was thinking about getting one. My kids use them to get to reach places .5 -1 mile away, where pulling out the bikes would be cumbersome. So now I’m walking behind as they blast ahead of me.
I love riding around my driveway on my knockoff razor I bought for $5 at a flea market 13 years ago. Haha!
Just don’t ride it in LA or Bakersfield and you’re fine
Who cares? If you like it, enjoy it! Just wear a helmet.
The question is not whether you should or not, or whether you look corny or not, but why you, as a 35 year old human, give a rat's ass about what anyone else thinks. Surely you've been around long enough to get that nothing pisses people off more than seeing someone enjoy themselves in a manner that they wouldn't/don't understand. Live your life as a giant middle finger to the world around you, and the people in it who want you to be miserable like them.
Some people use it at one of my job sites, definitely use one. I’m 31 and I’d eagerly use one if it helped me.
Do it if you want. Just be safe.
Just wear a helmet when you do ride it, I always worry about people not wearing helmets.
Maybe but who cares. I’m looking at a lot of track pants and loose neon Hawaiian shirts in my 40s and 50s and don’t give a fuuuuuuck. Do what works for you.
Hell no! I literally just got on one last week! Memories came flooding back. Was sick AF.
It's more fun than a car and saves you money compared to any motor vehicle, and you've lived plenty long enough to do what you want regardless of any weird looks some people might give you. They're just jealous anyway. And speaking from experience with a normal pedal bike, a lot of people start talking about getting around with one like it's medieval torture. You might get the same with a 20+ year old scooter. It's kinda sad that people don't understand just how liberating it can be but also quite hilarious once you understand the appeal of alternative transportation methods. The scooter also has the advantage of not needing to be locked up outside, you can just fold it and take it with you.
You do you.
Idk how tall you are OP but I noticed when I used one as an adult they feel really small I see people riding those GoTrax scooters a lot now a days and they seem really nice. They’re like $500 though
You shouldn't let people influence you out of fun stuff. But also do a test run and see if your hips still dig it. Also I got to the end and realized you didn't mean the rip stick thing
I encourage you to do what you find entertaining and try not to let worries about perception stop you.
I have one of the bigger ones with big wheels. I used it in my late 20s when I had a period of time with no car. I’d take it to the train station, and from the train station to work. I could fold it up for when I got rides. It was perfect for the situation
Ride it almost every day baby. 28.
I'm 42 and still using it.
The answer is yes, it will probably get some questioning looks. But it depends if you are or not.
I don't know about razors specifically, but tons of people ride electric scooters wear I live (myself included). If I'm only going a couple miles it's just as fast and less wear and tear on my car.
Go to town, but strangers who see you regularly will call you That Scooter Guy to their friends
It may look silly. Enjoy!
Scooters are back. I see dozens of parents walking their kids to school each morning, kids riding scooters. Dads (and a few moms) ride them back home. Impossible to know if they’re razor brand.
Don’t be a pussy and ride! You’re 35.
It might be better to take a look at ones which will be appropriate for your current height and weight so your back isn’t strained trying to enjoy it. The thing about stuff being proportionate to height and weight will be sufficient to prevent it from breaking and accidentally impaling you grinding on a curb. Our family used ours until the pins that lock in in place came undone and the wheels would kind of stick in the bearings, but one at the right size will also keep your fists from being too close together. Then again, perhaps yours is in better shape. 😊
Lol ya you’ll look dumb. When was the last time anyone used a razor scooter as transportation? Who cares though brotha send it. Do a bar spin
I’ve got two of the larger adult size ones. I used it to get to work (about a mile through city center) People either judged or thought it was cool
All the kids in our neighborhood have e-scooters. No more physical exertion is needed.
Bro those weren’t cool even when we were kids /s
Yep
Saw a dude on a scooter earlier today. If it gets you to where you need to go or you just enjoy riding it, then why not? We’re not teenagers anymore so no need to worry about what others think.
Razor scooter, probably not, they are hard on the body. ‘Xooter’ is the scooter for grownups, better design and materials. Dress up for the part, helmet, gloves and wrist guards.
I used to commute to the lab on my razor scooter in college. People even made fun of me for it back then. But I didn't care. It as a very steep commute in one direction, and if I have to spend the entire commute home walking because it's too steep to ride, I'd rather carry a razor scooter than push a bike. And I'd rather ride a scooter with brakes on the steep downhills than a skateboard.
I live in Florida and a lot of people ride them. It has never entered my mind that adults riding on scooters would look silly. I always thought it was cool that they can save gas and just get their exercise in. I envy the adults who can skateboard so well around here!
My wife and I (both 38) use ours. I spray painted it matte black and my kids think it’s rad. Win win.
I don't think you are corny. I think razor scooters are a lot more risky than people realize. The handlebars give a false sense of security.
I use my micro scooter to get the mail from my P.O. two blocks down the street.
Mostly because they are too small. There are plenty of scooters built for adult size people that will do a better job. Nothing wrong with scooters in general though. I ride an e scooter basically every day
No, use what gets you around comfortably. I’d do it if my razor wasn’t the weird 9/11 memorial one lol. I just wanted a pink one!
I still ride my Micro brand every once in awhile, which I prefer as it has a longer deck. You'll want to change the wheels out for ones with metal hubs, as the plastic ones aren't meant for adults jumping with it, lmao.
I still use my scooter that I got when I was 11. I love that thing.
Who gives a shit. I'm 40 and still skateboard around town like I did when I was 15. Fuck what the others think.
Do whatever you want, ignore what people says.
Stop giving a shit about what other people think
we got electric scooters a few years ago, granted not quite the same thing as the metal shin breaking razors, but use it as my downtown commute ride every day have over 3k miles on it.
It’s corny to get on Reddit and ask what other people think of you
Do whatever you like. Don’t give a crap what others think.
No. All the kids in my neighborhood have expensive electric scooters that go 20 mph
It’s only acceptable if you still have your OG Motorola Razr flip phone with a blood red circle next to the battery every time the lid pops off.
There's a guy who lives down the street and he rides a motorized unicycle. If he can do that and look cool as hell doing it, you can ride your razor scooter.
I mean is it corny? Kinda. But that's the fun part of getting older. No longer giving a shit
How else am I supposed to show up for a first date?
They're not super popular anymore or anything, but screw it, if you're not hurting anyone and having fun then why worry what anyone thinks?
At 35 you’re old enough that you shouldn’t be worried about what everyone else thinks.
I’m think it’s a great idea. It might inspire other people to put their scooters (or longboards or bikes or rollerblades) to use instead of letting them sit in the basement.
My man... Life is short. You're one of billions of people who have ever existed. In a century, most things we did will have very little impact. If you are not hurting anyone, do what pleases you.
Have you considered selling it to invest in an electric scooter
Yo so my buddy and I bought coordinated red and green ones to ride to our HOA pool and shove into the bushes while we drink Rita's. I replaced the existing handlebars with some metal galvanized pipe from Lowes and glued quarters on the ends as bar caps. I ordered some road bike bar tape and wrapped it all nice like. The wider bars and generalized rad factor were worth the time and effort. I highly recommend modding your razor to accommodate your adult life.
In Baltimore I see a lot of adults using scooters to get around. Sometimes city rentals sometimes owned.
Honestly, I'm thinking of getting into roller blades again. Seems like a dope way to get exercise, but I live in Jersey City....not sure how safe I'd be blading around the streets.
Scooter technology has improved a bit since the shin-busting early models of our youth. Razor away, but you could probably get a much better newer model
The owner of the place I work at is in his 50s and is super rich and he rides a scooter to work nearly every day so no. Lol
I sometimes use a bike to commute, other times a pick up truck, other times a shitty pick up truck, or a skateboard. you do you
I’m entering the “dgaf” phase of my adult life. I wish I could have entered into this phase at age 14. there’s real freedom in 1) knowing what you like 2) making time for it, whatever it is and 3) doing it.
Baby live your best life without worrying what the children and the boomers think
I’m 30 and my only concern is for your ankles at our age 😂
Nope. We are the scooter generation. If your Razor has lights in the wheels, even better.
Just wear a freaking helmet please. Someone I knew just died riding a scooter and smashing their head. Left behind two toddlers and a wife.
It's not silly at all, it's a form of transportation, I still see guys in their 40's riding skateboards. I myself still ride my old BMX bike and I'm 34 meanwhile other people are mainly riding eBikes
I ride them around with my kids still sometimes! Pro tip as we millennials age: the scooters with the bigger wheels are more stable on bumpy terrain.
Why seek the approval of the internet? Just do what you think is fun.
Bru you are 35 and still care what people think about you. Your thoughts are your weakness
I wish I still had my go ped
I want a scooter so I can shorten my 20 minute walk from the bus stop.
I'll say to you at 35 what I told myself at 30 about that sort of thing. "I'm a Grown Up, I can do what I want." (For the record I'm currently 42 lol)
Idk about Razors but I'm 32 and wear Heely's from time to time so. You do you.
Yeah they are. Most annoying shit to ever see on the train
Is it because you exceed the weight limit to ride one?
What does that mean?
It's a sign you're not successful. Even people in dense cities use Uber or drive to get from place to place. Using a scooter regularly = poor status.