Summary

The Razor PowerWing adds a modern twist to classic scooter fun for today’s kids. Razor’s design innovations have made the PowerWing so much cooler than those scooters you grew up using.

PowerWings are trick scooters that can be maneuvered in countless ways because of their patented 3-caster-wheel design. There’s no need to push to get your Razor PowerWing moving. In fact, you will need to have both feet on its double wing platform. Just sway you body and swing your hips, or twist your feet to turn, drift or go faster.

This self-powered ride-on toy can be used by children as young as 5-years-old. But the PowerWing and an updated model—the PowerWing DLX, have become so popular, teenagers and adults have gotten into them as well. It has even spawned a subculture to rival skateboarding.

Product Snapshot

Amazon Price: $93.54 (PowerWing)

Amazon Price: $91.54 (PowerWing DLX)

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Sample Customer Reviews

Some quotes from 139 reviews of the Razor PowerWing on Amazon:

“Fun for all ages! My kids, ages 6, 8, & 14 love this scooter. When they are at school, I ride it—I’m 39.”

“Great starter scooter and good for young ages.”

“I just like scooting around on it and I love the turning and breaking without having to use my foot (which wears out your shoes—my mom likes it for that reason too). This is really fun. I highly recommend it.” (Julia, 9-years-old)

Some quotes from 37 reviews of the Razor PowerWing DLX on Amazon:

“I purchased the Powerwing DLX for my 9-year old son. It was easy to assemble and works perfectly. My son learned how to ride the Powerwing within a couple of minutes and was spinning and coasting around the driveway in no time.”

“These scooters are a great step up from the basic Razor. My kids, ages 10 and 13, got these for Christmas and absolutely LOVE them.”

“This scooter is awesome!! I love the way it drifts and does wheelies!! Sometimes I drift and do wheelies at the same time.” (Riley, 9-years-old).

Features

The PowerWing and PowerWing DLX both use Razor’s patented 3-caster- wheel design—making them self-powered scooters that are easy to maneuver. The 3-caster-wheel system also makes this modern scooter more stable, so learning to ride it is easier.

Unlike old-school scooters, all you need to do to make a PowerWing move is to twist your feet or sway side-to-side to make yourself go faster, do fancy tricks and complicated turns.

Both models are for ages 5 and older. Teenagers and adults can use Razor PowerWings, but there’s a weight limit of 143 pounds.

PowerWing and PowerWing DLX have the same removable stability bars and patent-pending brake system. Both use steel frames and loop-out stoppers for better control. They weigh about 15 pounds, even though DLX models are slightly bigger.

PowerWing assembled dimensions are 30”L x 22”W x 31.15”H, while PowerWing DLX assembled dimensions measure 33.5″L x 26″W x 35.5″H.

The two models differ in the designs and colors they come in. The DLX also has a higher suggested retail price. However, based on Amazon Best Price, you can find the DLX version sold cheaper.

Razor probably put a higher recommended price tag on the DLX because of its upgraded ABEC-7 bearings. The original PowerWing uses ABEC-5. Higher ABEC ratings indicate bearings with better precision and efficiency, resulting in higher speed capabilities. Do note that the higher ABEC rating does not mean a smoother scooter ride, as some mistakenly think.

All types of Razor PowerWings require minor assembly and can be conveniently folded when not in use.

 

 

Tips for Using the Razor PowerWing

Don’t be misled into thinking that the DLX is for older, more experienced riders. My 5-year-old daughter has the PowerWing in Sweet Pea pink and I don’t find my 7-year-old son’s DLX to be less easy to use. The little girl is able to use both models. I have also tried them both myself.

The handlebars are not adjustable, so if your child is on the big side, getting the bigger DLX might be a good idea if you want him to grow into it.

These 3-wheel Razor scooters are more stable than older versions without wings, but safety measures still apply.

Make sure to use a helmet—and make sure that helmet is ANSI, SNELL, CPSC or ATSM approved. A helmet can save your child’s life. Knee and elbow pads are also a good idea. As with any riding toy that gets your child going in fast speeds, don’t scrimp on safety accessories.

Be extra cautious about letting your kids use these on hills. PowerWings can go fast, so accidents can happen. Razor recommends that children below 8 must always be monitored when using the PowerWing. Hills are definitely for older, more experienced riders.

Make sure the scooter is road ready before each use. Always check all bolts are tight and handlebars secured. Teach your children how to check for road-readiness themselves.

Make sure to remind them to avoid using their scooter on sand, gravel, water, speed bumps, or anything else that can cause the front wheel to stop suddenly and making them lurch forward.

The PowerWing is fun, but always, safety first. It stops being fun when someone gets hurt.

Pricing

Razor PowerWing

Amazon Best: $93.54

Razor Direct: $129.99

 

Razor PowerWing DLX

Amazon Best: $91.54

Razor Direct: $149.99

Assessment

Pros

Razor PowerWings are a great modern update to the classic scooter, but I especially love that they are not electric. I think scooters should still be for active, outdoor fun. Your kids will get a good workout as they need to use their hips, sway their body and engage their core to move a PowerWing.

Plus, there’s so much you can do with it. This is not a toy they would get tired of easily. It’s not called a trick scooter for nothing—with all the sideways drifting, wheelies and 360 degree turning they can do.

The PowerWing ride is smoother than your average scooter and I find it is more stable as well. Both my kids learned to use theirs fairly quickly, which I attribute to its stability.

Assembly was quick and easy—taking me about 15 minutes. I also like that you can fold it up, so it’s never a problem to store or stash in the car when we’re off to a trip.

Cons

I wonder why Razor did not make the handlebars adjustable, like many other scooters? I think that’s something Razor should consider when they release new versions of the PowerWing. Because of this handlebar issue, if you get the smaller PowerWing and not the DLX, your child may outgrow it easily.

I have heard others complain about PowerWings getting easily damaged after some use, but that was not our experience.

Oh and, my opinionated 5-year-old daughter who gets to use her big brother’s DLX is complaining about why Razor doesn’t make the DLX in more girl-friendly designs and colors.

Alternatives

Razor has a patent on their 3-caster-wheel system for the PowerWing and PowerWing DLX, so you won’t find anything else exactly like it. But Razor is not the only company to put a modern twist to the classic scooter.

Pulse has the Kick ‘N Go Nitrous Scooter. Also made for children 5 and older, the Kick ‘N Go has a unique chain-driven kick-lever propulsion system. Like the PowerWing, your feet don’t have to touch the ground to accelerate or maneuver. There’s a lever at the back of the Kick ‘N Go that needs to be pumped with a kicking motion to move it. This nitrous scooter from Pulse is priced higher though—at $134.99.

The Kick ‘N Go Nitrous Scooter is a newer innovation than the PowerWing so you may want to try out. However, if I had to buy another modern update on the scooter, I would still go with the PowerWing because our experiences with the standard model and the DLX have both been good.
I also prefer the hip and core workout a PowerWing gives over the kicking motions you use on the Pulse Kick ‘N Go.

Conclusion

If you want to get your child a scooter, I would highly recommend the Razor PowerWing or PowerWing DLX. Both models are good for kids 5 years and older. Even I enjoy borrowing it. These scooters give children a great workout while enjoying the outdoors. For many kids these days, having a PowerWing is the cool way to get around.