"Adventure Xootr" by Nutnfancy, Part 1
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- PART 1 of 2:
Get out and adventure! I like the gear that works, lasts, is high value, and can improve how you live your life. This Nutnfancy two part vid series shows just such a piece of gear: the "Xootr" high performance kick scooter. With many years, hundreds of hard miles, and adventures under my belt on my Xootrs, I am a big fan and it is a proven system. Rescued from oblivion, the original company "Nova Cruz" was purchased and saved by entrepreneur Tom Miner. He transformed the company into the currently successful and popular "Xootr LLC." They are a small company that has just a few employees, never advertises, and sells mostly on the web (you won't find it in stores). Chief engineer Steve Kovalchik at Xootr ensures a quality product and excellent customer service despite the high demand. Xootr users span the globe and include such celebrities as Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman, Brett Favre, and Glen Close. That's because the Xootr is such a cool, environmentally friendly, and useful transportation device. I think it even beats the outrageously expensive "Segway" for getting around. Few, if any, serious transportation devices can fit into a small duffle bag and weigh less than 10 pounds. It is extremely easy to take along anywhere you go in the world. Here I highlight my favorite model, the "Xootr Mg" with its high traction and tough magnesium deck, low rolling resistance solid polyurethane tires (on magnesium wheels), fender kit, and front and rear brakes. . It sells on the Xootr website for $219 (subject to change of course). Don't let the naysayers and other dudes with delicate egos dissuade you from jumping on a Xootr and getting out. While they sit at their computer munching Cheetos you'll be out getting it done. With an average cruise speed of around 12 mph, it can get to places quick and will provide loads of fun and good workout in the process. If you do Xootr adventure, do it safely. Wear high vis clothing and protective gear and be paranoid about car traffic. It can be dangerous if done carelessly! But with a little care and common sense, a whole world of undiscovered sights, restaurants, cool people, wildlife, museums, and awesome scenery await you with a long distance Xootr adventure. In any town in the world, a Xootr can be the vehicle that will transform you otherwise wasted time into something memorable and fun! Yep, been there, done that. /////////////////// Nutnfancy Likeability Scale: 11 out of 10
man I love this guy. He wears Wal-Mart shirts, does reviews for us in the middle of crowds, he truly is "one of us".
Very motivating.
Thanks dude keep it up!
I've always bicycled and skateboarded but recently I was having issues where either skateboarding would be illegal (even if just riding it and not hurting anything, which is stupid) or there are too many steep hills and no brakes but your poor legs/shoes. And where bikes were too inconvenient (having to find a rack to lock them up, not able to bring them everywhere). So I logically thought "why not a scooter?". Found the xootr pretty quickly and am anxiously awaiting it to be shipped! Nice vid.
You know, a lot of people would see Nutn on his Xooter pushing along and think he was someone they could easily roll over without any idea how much of a badass he is. ( or what kinda heat he's surely packin ;)
Seriously makes you think twice before you get the itch to pick on someone.
My respect for Nutin increases with every video I watch.
His simple logic, sound advice and just overall "down to Earthness" is inspiring and my life is honestly better for it.
Thank you Nutin, keep on trucking.
What??? How crazy is this? I go looking for a review on "adult scooters" and I find a review from one of my favorite gun reviewers! Cool!
I'm looking for a scooter to ride with my son on his razor, the razors are just too small for me.
$200 for a well made and well designed product is dirt cheap! Especially considering how versatile this mode of transport is, plus how "green" it is. Phenomenal product!
Mr Nutn. I can't think of a more tactically squared away individual who will run n gun with the best of em and then the next day xootr with a fanny pack. You are easily thee biggest tactical nerd on youtube and I couldn't have been more proud to watch your videos.
Rock on man! I've choosen Longboard skateboarding for this purpose. Great transportation and plenty of fun!
Damn looks like tons of fun; going to buy one of those asap! One question tho, where did Nutn put the big carrying bag he had it stored in, during his Xootr-trek?
Someone needs to take this guys camera/computer away from him
im the son of one of the owners of xootr and the future holder of the company when i was younger xootrs were my passion they are the most high quality scooters you could ever use. Now I skate but these are great for transportation.
Watching you flying towards the camera at 0:22 with the bongo drums has filled me with joy.
Great video! I have a Xootr Street on the way. I own a GoPed KnowPed, and as solid and bump-worthy as it is, it's SLOOOOWWWW! Drives me crazy,...I'm upping the speed so I can ride this around at work during lunch. Spring is almost here,...time to enjoy!
I love my ex Xootr still. They are totally awesome and I have never seen anything that beats it, still to this day, thanks dude be safe out there
Thanks! You too,...
Just got a Xootr (Roma) yesterday, now I am about 9km on it. I wasn't sure I used it correctly. Hence thanks for the video. it added a lot of confidence for me. Turned out that it was quite a workout, partly because I was not skilled and tend to tense up. I believe things will get better. :) I think the training will be good investment for my Xootr adventures in the future!
Ok Nutnfancy, this takes the cake. Dude, you are all about the FUN. That's it. Crazy fun. I'm an overweight, middle-aged tree stump and now I want to Xootr. Flying wambo bats but you come up with more things for me to spend money on than anybody else! No wonder my wife freaks out when she hears your voice. Now you've gone and got me into more trouble! Xootr, here I come!
normally I would make a joke about this video, but Nutnfancy made it and you got a respect for this guy. Your brave soul Nutnfancy!
Nutn, got my xootr yesterday and was very impressed with the quality. Just took it around the block on a test run and cannot wipe the smile off my face. Once again, you ROCK!
about 5-10 years ago, in Europe many people used those littlew scooters (called often 'kickboards'). That has faded - sadly, I liked using that thing. You're versatile, quite fast and you can take it everywhere you go. Perfect for people who don't like bikes. After a little training on it, you're really fast (and also, it's quite secure if you watch out!). Problem: rain and dust is just bad, because of grip and rust. You also want to go on smooth surfaces. I recommend it.
thanks for the prompt responce , and by the way you remind me aot of my older brother. he was ex military and worked for swatt. he'd also formed his own socurity firm in Montgomery Al. he had also volunteered work at the Kitrina aftermath. an NRA member and pround weopons collector. he KIA jan 9 from a gunfight while on Duty. he never thought itd happen to him. PRACTICE DODGING more so than shooting. one love.
Scotchlite reflective tape holds great. Get anti-fog sunglasses and clear anti-fog safety glasses for night riding (I carry both at all times just in case). If you have carpal tunnel/hand probs get some pipe foam insulation and shove on handles for riding on very rough roads (very cheap at Home Depot) made a HUGE difference for my numbness while riding. I keep my entire camelback full of water in fridge when I get home in anticipation of next ride so I can just go at a moment's notice! TY NUTN!!
I personally got the KickPed. I looked at the Xootr, the Goped Knowped, and the Razor A5 and decided that I'm too tall for any of the other ones, as well as too heavy. When I first got it I was weighing in around 265, and now I'm in the high 240s - low 250s. An excellent way to commute, to be sure. But I needed something that wasn't going to aggravate my back injury further. Standing with a curvature in my spine wasn't an option!
Good review, by the way.
what is the best? the fastest?
As I don't own both the Xootr and the Kickped, I can't make any comparisons. But from what I have read from everywhere else online, the stats are as follows:
Xootr -- thinner wheels, light weight, less rolling resistance. The con to that is that the wheels are small and thus can lead to snagging on cracks and having to really avoid even small rocks.
Kickped -- heavier, wide solid rubber wheels, high weight capacity. The con is that it takes more kicks to roll as far because of the increased rolling resistance. However, it does fold fast and unfolds faster, and rolls over rocks without a hitch. I can even roll it over the train tracks where there is a 1-inch gap and it still tackles it like nothing.
I got the Kickped because of my height.
OK Thank you very much Brandon :)
I'm very impressed that you took the effort to place your camera for drive by video m disappearing out of site then returning for your camera
looovin the music bro!! Looks like you put a lot of work and effort into this! Great job! Hooah!
I love it! Also, your take on people who wouldn't be seen dead on it. "Get therapy, get past it!"
LMAO! Good job man.
Hi! I'm about to get a refurbished xootr for my son's b-day and happened across your Jacksonville, FL video. That's where I live so of course I recognized the landscape and downtown + the Main Street Bridge over the St. Johns River (flows north like the Nile). I'll have to show my son this video after he learns to ride it. Yes, you are correct - downtown Jax is a very ride-able city on the weekends. :-)
Thanks for the video review!
I have a Xootr MG also. I ride to work wearing a suit and tie. One of these days I know I'm gonna wipe out and look like a fool, but in the meantime I'm having a blast in my commute. It cuts my commute time drastically too.
"Most peoples lives wont be an adventure it doesnt mean their lives are nothing." Point taken however I do encourage adventure here at TNP. I frequently review items that make it possible and fun. Avoid the easy chair, let-life-pass-us-by syndrome and get out. That's what this video encourages. Moreover this type of adventure awaits you in any city and is cheap to pursue. If I can assist others in such fun, I am happy. Adventure isn't "crap" ... it should be a guy's lifeblood.
Bro - love your video review! People use to bag on me (incl my wife) for scootering around all over with my kids Razors! Then I finally found a used Micro that was closer to actually fitting an adult. Once my friends and wife tried it they started to see what they were missing! Just last week I discovered Xootr and immediately ordered an Ultra Cruz! My wife made me promise that my old scooter would go to her when my new one comes! You're right - people should knock what they haven't tried.
Awesome. You came to Jacksonville. Im 30min south of J-ville. If im not mistaken Jacksonville is the largest city of land. I have lived just outside of J-ville my whole life and if it wasnt for GPS i'd still be gettin lost. Glad you got to see some of J-ville. I hope you had a chance to see the Veterans Memorial wall. Glad to see you stayed safe. Jacksonville is full of crime.
I do not own a zooter, but i do own a scooter. I have to vouch that this design is very effective in it's ability to be versatile. The design requires less effort compared to a skateboard, but you can travel a pretty nice distance like a bike! They aren't bulky like a bike and have the mobility similar to a skateboard, so you do not have to worry about finding a safe place to lock them up. You will likely get 3-4 times further than a skateboard which is nice if you wish to travel a lot.
Dude,,, you crack me up. This was completely out of the blue but entertaining as well. As we slowly peek inside more of nutnfancy, I can't wait to turn the next corner. I think the next review should be "Tactical Mac Computers"... :) Seriously, good reivew, interesting perspective. Good as always.
Thank you, Nutn. You're doing a great public service. This video is an outstanding tutorial and absolutely inspirational. I decided to buy a Xootr MG based partly on what I saw in this video.
Oh, and great review Nutn'! Never figured you as much of a Xootr guy, lol; rain was never really an issue for me in Florida for anyone interested.
I wish I'd known about that fender, but a shoe works as a good enough break on the back tire. Thanks for the in depth gear review!
Man, you have slimmed down, dude.
Great job, keep it up.
As an owner of a xootr, it's gotten me across a college campus in minutes flat, stands up to all sorts of torment, and keeps on chuggin'. It's been almost 3 years since I got mine (same model) and i rode it every day throughout the campus.
you could always use roller blades if you refuse to ride a scooter, but i personally like the control and durability of the xootr. Yes, I've wiped out. No, I didn't have gloves. Big ow. It's as safe as you are.
totally cool. have to pick one or two of these up... you Rock Nutn!!!
I believe you made reference to the wildernessoutfitters dudein there, nice. He made some unfair comments about you. Also, you make dorky things look really cool. Now my wife is mad because I want to by a power kite and now I am looking at the Xootr scooter. You have encouraged me to get off my butt and go do stuff. My wife and I have gone on three trips in just two weeks. It feels good to get out and see the world. Thanks.
I keep coming back to this video, year after year, and it does look like fun.
That is a really nice looking scooter. I may have to look into getting one. Right now, I have some Cheapola scooter in my car as an emergency vehicle, but that kind of scooter looks much more comfortable to ride.
Truly one of the best youtubers in my opinion. Most people won't do what he does.
More Xootr Videos!!!!!
Please
As a resident of, it's Nice to see you made it down to El Paso, Texas! Unfortunately Ft. Bliss Cemetery is now Landscaped with ROCK! Glad you were able to catch it's beauty before the powers that be turned into an inhospitable place to pay your respects.
Like Animematt mentioned, I'm young and I've already got bad knee's too. I'll definitely be checking one of these out as it seems perfect to help me get more "low-ish" impact exercise. Keep up the good work!
You're a bloody legend Nutn. Inspired me to get off my butt and blow the redback spiders off my mountain bike. Probably safer for me than something unfamiliar with small wheels, I have fallen off motorbikes too often in the past and don't bounce real well anymore. Keep on Shooting and scootering.
Nutn, u are the God of guns, gear, reviews, and now even a kick scooter. ^_^ I have bought so many things off your reviews so thank u so very much!
Fun vid, Nutn. I enjoy seeing this kind of variety from you - it adds some nice flavor and diversity to the project. Apparently there is more to life than guns and knives (*gasp*)
Thanks for all the hard work you put into bringing this stuff to us.
Nutn making sure he's seen - man, that shirt is BRIGHT! Nice!
thanks for the review nutnfancy
I have a chronic and pretty sever hip defect called a Slip capital femoral epiphysis, as a result I haven't been able to run in over 7 years. However my razor kick scootor helped me get around even faster than a jogger. the razor scooter is alright, it's more compact and they have a lot of fancy features that I don't see on the xootr, however it's only big enough to rest one foot on and they have horribly tiny wheels, and for that reason I'm considering this xootr
Very cool. I like it. I have been looking for someting like that to keep fit. Nice one Nutnfancy.
this is one of the most entertaining videos on nutn's channel. not sarcasm I just love his enthusiasm
Glad you stayed safe. I live 30min south of J-ville. A lot of crime in the Jacksonville. The largest city as far as land mass goes. If i didnt have GPS I would still be gettin lost there. The St. Johns River and the Nile are the only 2 natural rivers in the world that flow North. The Landing gets crazy when the Florida , Georgia game comes to town.
you showed scooters in a POU i would have never used or thought of. great info throughout the whole video. Keep up the great work.
I've been a TNPer for a while and I can't believe I missed this video. It came up as a suggestion on the sidebar. I've been really researching push scooters for about a year. I think I'll end up with a Know-Ped by Go-Ped, but xootrs are cool too. Scooters are great. Not only will I be pushing around the neighborhood with my kids, but I plan on long distance touring around the midwest. Thanks.
Indeed he must have simply folded and stowed it in his backpack..Duhh seems I totaly missed that sorry 'bout the dumb question.
Viewing this splendid and very entertaining gear-review once more now. Nutn's adventure vids are real fun to watch.
Perfect example of the nutnfancy
"Firepower V.S. Mobility"
Great job as usual!
I bought one of these. I called over to xootr. the person that answered the phone extremely helpful. Something i was not aware of. Some times they get returns that are like new, open box or refurbished and they will sell at a discount. I was tempted to take the offer on a slightly used venus but opted for a new MG instead. We already have a micro and love that. Xootr has some interesting qualities. Cant deciede which I prefer. they are both great machines.
Nutn, I love you, man. Your my hero. For reals, I get more of my views on life from you than my own parents!
Be safe out there, my friend.
videos keep getting better and better great work nutnfancy
Woooooo GO nutnfancy!!!!!!! Great video loved it
ROFL,gotta love the people in Florida...Im from Florida,they do that alot especially on the news...good video nutn...takes the pain away from having your wisdom teeth pulled...lol
I'm glad you have this video because people think Im crazy for riding my Xootr around NYC, they just don't understand...
@proudpapa2004 And yet here you are. Thanks for the view, but if you don't like it, just GTFO. Cya. -- Veri
Hi, thank you for the video; excellent job. Love your emphasis on safety. Love the quote at the beginning: "Life is either a grand adventure or nothing at all." I'm getting one of these scooters. Should have had one with me when I went to the Toronto Zoo in September.
Update, talking to Mr. Kovalchik at Xootr: I did a mistake, because I used a lubricant on the bearings. I should not have done anything to the bearings, as they will be fine under all conditions...
Will report back if anything fails again, or rather- not any more!+
Thanks for your sharing Nutnfancy, thanks for Steve. It is a privilige to know you guys
ok, so here i am thinking cool another gear review vid from nutn, I mean come on there is a friggin tank in the picture, this one has to be good, then to quote John Madden "BAM" out pops Nutn on a scooter, Nutn, priceless, especially the part about putting the gps in the pics. I love it, matter of fact im watching it again!
Awesome video...I thought you were in Europe at first....Dude you should have your own tv show!...
Nutn this is awesome! We just had a quake today and you should have seen the gridlock. I need to get one of these things.
Great Vid. I can't wait for part 2! Finally someone knows urban transportation!
@jimmyhoffa9 I LOVE this comment. You actually "get" Nutn, and couldn't be any more correct. The things that he does may not be for everyone, but he is not a follower and never was. Thanks for watching. =) -- Veri
Hey Nutfancy, I really appreciate the review/video. I have a question. I live on campus at my university and need a quick way of getting around while still being able to go up stairs and across street curbs as easily as I do with I'm on my legs. My commute is only about 3 miles a day back and forth. Would you recommend the Xootr for something like that--or a less extreme model?
Really great video, what a cool idea!
awesome vid nutnfancy has helped me so much on a healthy outlook on life as well as great gear reviews keep up the superb work!
Nutnfancy Adventures are awesome. I feel like I'm on an adventure just watching. I can't wait to go out and have some adventures of my own though.
Thank you Veri for your contribution to TNP! You guys are great Americans and a good influence an anyone who watches.
Ive never seen anyone use a scooter like that over here, except for cheap ones for kids of course. Looks like a lot of fun though, but I prefer my bicycle:)
Good to see Nutnfancy take a stand on safety. Biking(and I would imagine also scootering) can be extremely dangerous inner-city. And unlike when being in a car, there are no metal cage to protect you. But the agility is so much fun!
looking for a new gun or knife review, and up pops a scooter! Thanks for keeping me on the edge of my seat. Nutn. Hope life has been treating you well, and you have one more vote for tacing it out.
AWSOME NUTN!!! I was in jacksonville today and live right next to the St. John's River. You should've told me lol.
Just out of curiosity, how does your knee affect your military carreer? If you can't jog really well, does your performance in the field suffer, or is that something else other than backpacking that you save yourself for by not jogging? Not trying to criticize or anything, just curious.
Required viewing! Thanks, excellent and very useful!
It's cool how the fork is angled back. That actually makes it more stable. Everything you describe transfers to longboarding :D
Niice, you were here in FL, that would actually be really nice to have here on the beach... There are a lot of times I'd like to head up the street for a bite to eat, but don't feel like driving, and it just takes forever walking.
Everyone should be a little bit more like Nutn. Not giving a flip about what people think. Love the dudes on here that have the gall to rib Nutn for being an individual. Just keep following the pack and let's see where that'll take you.
wow, I thought that I had seen every nutnfancy video, then I found this one. Nice video just a different flavor from your others. It's hilarious to picture nutn in the middle of a walkway and talking to a camera completely ignoring all the weird looks from everyone around him. Happy Xootring!
Curious about the blade a bit too, but did you have your gun on you nutn? I was kinda thinking that, when xootring through unfamiliar places (and a few scary places like you annotated) some weaponry for options would be good. Great vid, I gotta say, I did not see a scooter review coming.
Dude, I didnt know you did geocaching!!! I used to do that all the time. Recently I have just been to busy (I need to work on that and get back into it) You should do a review, that would be pretty sweet for those who don't know what it is!!!
I took a couple friends and they loved it and bought some GPS devices just to do geocashing. Man now I want to go do that!
dude im all motivated now to get a xootr, i always find you have to park downtown so far away from where you are actually going. plus it looks like loads of fun!
Alright Nutn, I'll play. Got one ordered and it should be here in two days. Peace brother.
Awesommmme,the wheels are nice and big not like those annoying razors with the small plastic/rubber wheel things that you get the shock of everything in and yeah,this just looks better than those,I still love bikes whenever I can bring one along..
best video on extreme and practical scootering. awesome
Something to check out on my day off.
Man, I would pay to see nutnfancy scoot down a street, great stuff, and amazingly down to earth guy here guys.
good vid!
i love how everyone is staring and they are like what the heck is he doing???
Im 41 years old. I have 2 kids (little boys). They have Razor scooters and I cant keep up with them walking and I blow past them too fast on a mountain bike. I am ordering an adult kick scooter which is perfect! This video was very helpful for an older guy researching kick scooters. I also need the exercise & I hate jogging. Oh and I can throw 3 scooters in my car in seconds. I cant do that with bikes. I have decided on a GoPed Know Ped for its fatter quieter tires than the skinny xooter wheels
"When you come to a building/area that doesnt allow you to take the scooter with you (ie school buildings), how do you lock it up?" They may be around but I haven't seen it: every place I've been has allowed a Xootr inside in its folded configuration...even airports! If you had to lock it you could go thru the frame extension and wheels. Thanks USMC.
Hey nutnfancy, I'm sure you didn't mean to do this but...
"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than exposure." -Helen Keller
Anyways...cool video man. It's fun to see all the places you travel to. I wish I was able to do that.
Nutn, great video. I don't live my life by what others may think either. One question. Why don't you raise the bars for downhill work? Takes one second and greatly reduces your chance for a header.
@bluecollararmory We get a kick out of little guys that are entirely threatened by the fact that Nutn doesn't give a rip what they think. He just does his own thing. Someday when you grow up, maybe you will too. Thanks for the view. -- Veri (Nutn's sister)
People will laugh at him until he pulls out his Kel-Tec PF-9 and saves the day. Tactical Xootring!
Ok so when are we going to see the Xootr tactical clinic? Firing the MP5 while moving on a Xootr to take out some tangos!!! Just teasing...great product review Nutnfancy....and a really neat alternative to other transportation modes. I travel alot also, and might consider trying one. Stay Safe!!
""Life is either a daring adventure or nothing." Ooops... I missed that. I didn't know she thought the same way. Thanks!
oh.. p.s. xooter owes you at least a grand for this lil.. info"mercial"... lovin it bro!!
Inline skates, throwback to the 90's!