Today, The Razor Scooter is manufactured by Razor USA, based in Cerritos, California. Besides its primary use as a toy for the young, it is also used for sports and utility purposes.
Design:
The basic scooter design consists of an aluminum frame, 98 mm polyurethane wheels, and a hinged fender over the rear wheel, which is pushed down by the foot to act as a spoon brake. The handlebar and headtube fold when a quick release latch is opened, allowing for easy carriage and storage.
Models:
A - 98mm wheels
S - "A" with fixed-height handle bars (no height adjustment)
AW - "A" with a wheelie bar
Spark - "A" with a spark bar for real spark action
A2 - "A" with a front suspension and a wheelie bar
A3 - Extended A2, Early versions have 98mm wheels and later ones have 125mm wheels
AW125 - Extended A3 with 125mm wheels, upgrade to the early versions of the A3
A5 Lux - 200mm wheels
Pro Model - For stunt
Ultra Pro - For stunt, unfoldable
Cruiser - 140mm wheels and a wooden deck
Malibu Cruiser - Cruiser but with 125mm wheels and a metal deck
Finger Crusher - Light weight design, Dan Green Pro Model
Freestyle Riding:
Freestyle scootering is a growing sport. Due to the rough demands of trick riding, people often reinforce the scooter to withstand impacts and high force. In 2004, Razor released the Pro model scooter, modeled after the discontinued B model scooter. This scooter was preferred by most freestyle riders between the mid 2000s to 2009 because of its bigger size and added strength. However, most freestyle scooter riders today use aftermarket parts to build custom scooters from companies such as Phoenix, Havoc, Lucky, and Madd Gear. The Pro Model improved upon the B model to become the company's strongest freestyle scooter. Razor also have the A series. A2 and A3 have a manual bar at the back, which serious riders disdain and remove. Razor has an Ultra Pro scooter as well, Released in 2009 with its 1-piece design built for strength and durability.