By Arden Moore Move over, in-line skates. Say goodbye, skateboards. The hottest mode of teen transportation these days is the scooter. It's a trend that hasn't hit its peak yet. The welded boards are more prone to cracking and instability.
Scooters use the same type of wheels as in-line skates.
Scooters first became popular a couple years ago among Japanese business people looking for ways to maneuver in and out of the congested streets of Tokyo. Scooters began appearing in Hawaii, then California, and New York and are now slowly heading into America's heartland. It seems to be something that appeals to all ages. You're cool if you have one. And, teens like being able to fold up the scooters and stick them in backpacks and walk into fast-food restaurants with their buddies.