Customers are satisfied with the scooter's vibrant color options, affordable price, and enjoyable riding experience. They appreciate the convenience of the cruise control feature and find the brakes reliable. However, some customers have concerns about the battery life and build quality of the scooter.
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Cons mentioned:
Customer service
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Buy a better brand!!
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
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I bought this less than 6 months ago for my 11 year old son for Christmas. He absolute loved this scooter. While riding it one day, in front of our house on a flat road, the two pieces of plastic that make up the throttle, separated. No stressful use, in slower mode going in a straight line. There was never any damage to the throttle or the scooter at all, it was pristine condition. When a part separates from itself while under regular use, that is a manufacturing defect. There was nothing wrong with the throttle other than the glue or little plastic retaining clips holding it together were cheaply made and when you attempted to use the scooter as intended, it was faulty and broke.
I reached out to Razor multiple times, sent them pictures, receipts, serial numbers, took the throttle off for pictures, followed their step by step instructions to “fix” this problem, but there was NO way to unsnap plastic retaining clips and make glue re-stick to itself.
I was then told 1- this part that is broken is not in stock and not available for purchase. And 2- that because it’s after 90 days, and even though this is NOT broken due to damage, this is no longer considered a manufacturing defect and I cannot claim a repair or and have to pay for a part to repair it… except that part IS NOT FOR
SALE!
By far, the absolute WORST “Customer Service”
I’ve ever dealt with! They provided ZERO service to the customer! They left us with a defective toy and a heart broken little kid.
Shame on you Hover-1. Seriously, you should be embarrassed selling and standing behind items you KNOW are a result of a defect.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Christmas present ever.
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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I purchased this scooter for my 11 year old for Christmas. It operates just as advertised. Set up was a breeze. My daughter is 5’5, size 11 shoe and she fits on this perfectly. Any adult could use it without issue. If I had any complaint it would be that the finish shows a lot of fingerprints but it’s a minor detail.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Poor Customer Support
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Pretty good scooter for beginners, top speed is 15 but mostly 9-11mph in reality. Very sturdy, goes over lots of bumps on the sidewalk. BIGGEST PROBLEM - the power starting cutting out while accelerating on full battery! Best Buy referred me to the company - I’m still waiting for Customer Support!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Pros mentioned:
Speed
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Paint Job - Fun Scooter
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The Hover-1 Aviator is a foldable electric scooter that comes in 3 different color schemes – mine is the Iridescent. The scooter comes in the box mostly assembled – loose items are the handlebars, an allen wrench for adjustments, and the charger. The specs on the scooter are a 15mph top speed with a max 7 miles of range. There is a supported weight range of 44-264lbs. The scooter uses a 320W brushless motor, and weighs 21lbs. The wheels on the scooter are non-pneumatic rubber tires that are puncture proof but provide a harsher ride over bumps.
My first impression pulling the scooter out of the box was it felt heavy – in a good way. It didn’t feel light and cheap like my kids’ Razer scooters. My next thought was being surprised at how cool the paint job looked. The pictures on the listing don’t do the paint job any justice – it’s a real head turner. It reminds me of the pearlescent paint jobs I used to put on my cars in the original Need For Speed Underground (2003 PS2 – 18yrs ago ugghh). Once pulled out of the box I had to install the handlebars – there is a left and right version with opposite threading from each other. The front of the handlebar post has an LED front light for any low light riding. Next to the right handle is the throttle (black thumb lever). Next to the left handle is the electric brake (red thumb lever). The rear wheel has a fender cover with an integrated brake light. The light flashes while braking, and at night when the headlight is activated the light is steadily lit while riding. The fender doubles as the manual brake – exactly like the brake on a Razer scooter. Instructions said to charge it to full before first use, so I tossed it on the charger.
In between the handlebars is the display and power button. Powering on the scooter requires holding the power button for a few seconds. Once it powers up you can see your speed display, your power modes, headlight status, and cruise control engagement. There are 2 power modes – P1 and P2. P1 is lower powered with the top speed limited to around 9mph. P2 allows you to access the max speed of the scooter. When switching power modes you are supposed to bring the scooter to a stop before making the change. The change is made by pressing the power button once while the scooter is already on. Double clicking the power button while the scooter is on activates the headlight. To engage the cruise control is honestly a bit tricky and really poorly explained by the manual. You need to be going at least 3mph or more before engaging it. You do so by getting up to the speed you want, very quickly releasing the throttle, and then double tapping the throttle all/part of the way down to engage the cruise control. It takes some practice to get it right, but it’s a nice feature if you are going on a long cruise.
The charger plugs into a port with a rubber cap near the top of the handlebar post. There is a small light on the charger – it is red when charging and changes to green once the battery is topped off. Charging from a fully drained battery only seemed to take about 4-5 hours.
Before riding you have to unfold and lock in the handlebar tower. This is pretty easy, albeit confusing the first time. You have to fully stand the tower up into the riding position. Then you have to flip the little latch up and snap it into the notch. It should make a good click noise once the latch is engaged. The fold back up you have to rotate the little blue safety catch on the latch before popping it free. When folding down you hook the top of the handlebar into the rear wheel fender – you have to press the fender down for the hook on the handlebar to slip into the pocket on the fender. Once it slides into the pocket you can release the fender and pickup the scooter.
Riding the Aviator comes with several restrictions that you need to be aware of. The manual outlines these pretty well. Riding the scooter should be carried out on smooth dry surfaces (no wet streets or rain rides), avoid bumps/curbs/cracks that are taller then ½”, temperature extremes (below 32° and about 104°), and low light/visibility conditions. The manual also states to avoid sand, gravel, mud, debris (sticks), or other rugged terrain. Most of these are pretty easy to follow, but finding smooth pavement that completely free of cracks, bumps, debris, gravel, and hills is easier said than done.
The experience and performance of the scooter is directly related to the weight of the rider and the terrain you ride on. I wanted to get a range of data on the Aviator in terms of rider experience. I had myself (190lbs), GF (130lbs), and her teenagers (170lbs and 100lbs) all take turns and go for rides. Me being the heaviest went the slowest. On a freshly charged battery the first few minutes of the ride I could hit a max of 13mph on a flat surface, and 15mph on a slight decline. A slight incline would drop me to 11 or 12. After about 3-4 minutes of riding my max speed settled back to 12mph on flat, and an incline knocked me down to 9 or 10. I call this early part of the battery charge the boost period. The other riders faired better. My GF could hit 15 on a flat with a fresh battery before settling back to 13 after 5-6 minutes. Inclines were at 11 for her. Declines she could hit 14-15 without much hassle. The heavier teen was closer to my results with just a little longer boost period. Their result on inclines was slightly better as well. The lightest teen had it the best. Boost time lasted the longest (6-7 minutes). They could hit the top speed of 15 for much longer and the slight incline would just barely knock them down (13-14). You do deal with battery fade towards the end of the charge – it’s the opposite of the boost period. The last 15-20% of the battery you are going slower and having a harder time with inclines. On flat ground this isn’t as much of an issue because I could still hit 10mph, but it was noticeably fading. Its time to charge at this point.
The Aviator struggles with hills. If you are trying to go up a steep hill you are absolutely going to chew through more battery life, and you are going to slow way down. The Aviator doesn’t have a lot of torque that can handle this situation. For me if my speed dropped below 7mph then I would consider pushing if I still had a lot of hill to go up. In most of these cases I treated the electric motor as a hill climb assist. I could kick/push along while the motor helps me maintain momentum. I went up several 2-3 block long decent hill climbs like this, and it wasn’t an issue for me.
I avoided most of the riding conditions that the manual tells you to stay away from. Some small gravel, stones, sticks, and bumps just couldn’t be avoided. I did my best to avoid any big bumps though, and I doubt I attempted to cross over anything more than ¾”. Any big bumps I slowed way down for or avoided all together – the ones I didn’t avoid were ones I didn’t see coming. I did do some night time rides around my neighborhood. I only did this because there is very little traffic and I know the street well enough to be able to avoid bumps/cracks/gravel. I rode with the headlight only the first time, but I found it to be a little lacking for my taste. The light does a nice job of lighting up 15ft ahead of you, but I wanted a little more range so I wore a camping headlamp as well. This combo worked out and I felt pretty comfortable riding at night. The reflector stickers on the scooter work alright, but you really need to have something reflective on if you want to take this out in the dark.
Most of my trips were short runs from my house to my GF’s which is just a 6 block trip. The scooter was great for this, but it didn’t give me any insight to the overall range. I took the Aviator for a long ride – 4.5miles round trip to a gas station that included several hills to see what its max range would be for me on it. I set off with a freshly charged battery, and I zipped through my neighborhood streets. I rode down the sidewalk for most of the trip. I had to be careful here because several areas of the sidewalk had some upheaval due to tree roots causing taller bumps I had to avoid. I made the trip without any issue – I did have to kick up the hills since they were long and steep. I was left with about 30%+ of my battery.
A couple of things to note. Using the electric brake is a weird experience because you feel yourself really lurch forward as you apply the brake – much like using the front brakes on your bike but even more pronounced. It also can’t bring you to a complete stop, but it can knock you down to about 2mph before it stops activating. For complete stops use the manual brake. The brakes are also not super effective, so your braking distance from speed is longer than expected unless you use both at the same time. Also, when the battery gets low enough you can no longer apply the throttle, but you can still brake. Another thing to note is if you just want to kick around and not use the motor you can’t turn the scooter off while in motion. You have to come to a complete stop before you can power down the scooter. Lastly the handlebar post is a fixed height. I can’t imagine someone much below 5’ being able to easily or safely ride the scooter.
Riding the scooter around is very enjoyable, and I really didn’t have many complaints. If I was a lighter person I would have even more fun because I could go faster and inclines wouldn’t dig at me as much. The paint job is amazing looking and really is something to stare at – unfortunately it also really shows fingerprints, so you need to wipe it down every so often.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Range
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Great for a lightweight beginner
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The experience on this scooter will vary by weight. I am within a hair’s breadth of its weight capacity while my wife is well below it at ~145. Our experiences differ quite a bit and I will save you reading if you are around the 260 mark, don’t buy it. On a full battery I can get about 12 mph out of it, by the time I go a mile I am down to 4 mph with a bar left on the battery; that is with helping it like a regular scooter up any sort of hill. This is to contrast my wife zipping up that same hill at 11mph. As a side note, if you are my weight class and are looking for a scooter make sure you are looking at the motor size and battery Ahr; that will tell you the potential experience better than the weight limit. With a 300W motor and a 4Ahr battery this just won’t give you the experience you are hoping for. I have a 750W electric one wheeled scooter that moves me up and down hills extremely well.
So, if you are a more normal weight this scooter works decently. If you are on the lighter side (~150lbs) this scooter zips around nicely.
I am not a giant fan of iridescent, it looks cool, it’s just too shiny for me, however, to contrast this my wife absolutely loves the color of the scooter as it is a rainbow of colors as the sun hits in at different angles. I am almost 6’ and my wife is 5’8” both of us have zero issue with the height of the non-height adjustable handlebars. The ride is a little bumpy this is expected with 6.5” airless tires. I took this into gravel for about two seconds before I determined this is a sidewalk/street use scooter, this should already be clear just looking at it.
I did not like the brake at first, but now I love it. It is extremely sensitive and the first time I used it at a decent speed I thought I was going to fly over the handlebars (probably should have tried it at a slower speed first) the break is electronic and uses the motor to slow you down. The advantage to this is that the brake should not wear down. The disadvantage is that it is a front wheel drive vehicle and braking hard with your front tire can be a recipe for disaster. This is offset by the fact that the foot brake is still available use. Using them together allows you to stop safely and extremely fast. So overall after a little getting used to them, I think that the brakes deserve five stars
The foot brake also doubles as the release for when you fold the scooter in half. This is bar far one of the firmest foldable scooters I have used. Most have a slight wobble in the bar but this one is solid. Not only that but it is simple to release and latch in place.
I have mentioned looks a little bit, but I figure this might be worth mentioning too, it does not look like an electric scooter from first glance. Most electric scooters have an extremely thick base. This base is not much thicker than a traditional scooter so if you are looking for something that does not scream electric scooter this might be the one for you. The disadvantage of this is that it has a shorter range. Six miles max is absolute max. I think my wife might be able to get closer to 6 miles on it if she were willing to try to go that far, for her six miles is plenty, more than she would ever need; for someone like me, I can barely get a mile out of it. This really is not surprising as most ranges are optimistic, and weight plays a large factor into range.
I am glad I did not write my review after the first day with this scooter as it really grows on you. No, it is not the best scooter out there, but at the same time the price point of this scooter should already say that loud and clear. The real question is this worth buying. If you found yourself in my camp in this review that I would say absolutely not; if you found yourself in my wife’s camp, absolutely worth considering.
Pros:
• Colorful
• Braking system
• Thin base
• Easy to use controls
• Rock solid folding bar
• Cruise control
Cons:
• Cruise control is unreliable at higher weights
• Lower range
• Motor does not have a lot of instant torque (might be a pro depending on who it is for)
• Upper end of weight limit spec is too high (in my opinion)
• Push to start
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Color, Price, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I ride this everywhere!! Best value for money!
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As a college student, I have always been hesitant about the idea of getting an electric scooter. I see them all around on campus and have wanted to invest in one for a long time but, after looking at prices, deem them way too expensive and not worth it. That was until I came across this really affordable option and decided to try it out. And since that moment, I have never looked back.
This scooter has truly been one of the best tech products I have gotten this year. The Hover-1 Aviator electric scooter is fast, fun, super affordable, and has been by my side every single place I've gone since getting it. I've used it for quick trips to the grocery store, getting to class, and rushing to meetings. It has such great features that really make this one of the best purchases you can get as a college student.
Unboxing and Setup -
Everything came in one box and the instructions were super easy to follow. You just have to screw on the handlebars and that's it! You can't get any simpler than that. I easily set this up and was ready to scoot off within 5 minutes.
Features:
Speed, Range, and specs - The Hover-1 Aviator Electric Scooter has a top speed of 15mph and a range of 7 miles on a full charge. This has been super fast and the perfect speed that I need to get around campus and the range provides me enough mileage to travel around campus each and every day.
Braking - The brakes consist of the back wheel brake for gradual braking and the front red lever brake for quick stopping. I would advise you to use the back brake most of the time to gradually slow your speed as the front brakes can be very sudden and you might fall off by braking too fast. I highly recommend you wear a helmet when traveling at fast speeds on roads.
Headlight - This scooter comes with a LED headlight you toggle on and off by double-pressing the power button. It works but it's not that bright. It helps for others to recognize you but if you want to look much more clearly in the dark, you might want to think about installing an add-on headlight.
Dashboard - The dashboard is super intuitive and shows you your speed and which power mode you are in. Very easy to understand!
Auto-cruise option - The auto-cruise option is hit-and-miss. I don't know how and when it turns on but sometimes it turns on automatically when I don't want it to when traveling at consistent slower speeds of ~2mph and other times it turns on and just provides me with a nice break from pushing on the accelerator. You'll know it turns on when you hear a sound it plays and can be stopped by pressing down on the front brake. The feature is there, but I just wouldn't really rely on it if you're looking for a true auto-cruise scooter.
Kick-stand - The kickstand is REALLY helpful to just kick it out and let to scooter be! It holds the scooter's weight and more when being used and can be kicked back in easily. I love this nice addition!
Folding - The folding and hinge lock system is nice as it makes the scooter super portable and easy to take into class with me. When I need to go back on the scooter, I just simply put the lock back on the hinge and I'm good to go. I had trouble with the hinge lock at first where it kept unclicking mid-ride but I suddenly no longer have that problem and it can now survive a good number of bumps in the road without unlocking!
Color - The color on this scooter is beautiful and so different from all other scooters out there. You will get so many people complimenting your scooter every single day.
Price - The price just CANNOT be beaten on this thing. It is absolutely amazing and so worth it if you're considering getting an electric scooter for college or for personal use but don't want to spend too much. It's the perfect way to travel around college and I've never looked back after getting it!
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I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth the money
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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My 11 year old son absolutely LOVES this electrical scooter. Best money spent
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Delivered broken
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
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When delivered, the back tire cover was already cracked and hanging off. My son used once since hes so lightweight but after that the piece completely broke off and not to mention it doest even turn on even after charged. Would love my $ back or a replacement! Very disappointing because ive always had great service with Best Buy
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Can’t get wet…at all!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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This scooter couldn’t stand up to any water. DO NOT let your kids ride this after it has rained outside! With just the smallest amount of water on the road after a recent rain, the scooter shut off while my son was riding and will not power back on.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Hello, we are sorry for the negative experience you have had with your scooter. Please reach out to our Hover-1 Support Team. We would be happy to assist you!
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Cons mentioned:
Range
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My only knock is the Range
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Brought back nostaglic vibes from the old kick style Razor scooters that were every where in the early 2000s of my childhood. Now it's easier and faster to enjoy. The first day I got it after setup, I went zipping around my apartment complex with it. It took a second to relearn my balance and the scooter's limits but after almost 20 yrs, I was zooming.
It has 2 modes (one limits to about 9 mph, the other kicks it up to 15 mph), headlight, taillight and reflectors to for safety. The wheel/tire combo (pneumatic?) is okay, a little small and not very comfy on bad pavement/sidewalks. The brakes are good and if you smash on them your body can keep going while the scooter stops, so be careful.
The only downsides are wheel/tires as mentioned before and the miniscule range. I would have liked to see around 10 miles of range, but compared to some others I saw in the price range it's competitive as it provides a more accommodating weight range up to 264 lbs vs 220 lbs.
Overall, it's fun and perfect for my need of making a trip to the apartment complex mailbox, and a couple locations I frequent close by.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
If you're the right weight it's excellent
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This is a tough product to review. As I think the specs and who they recommend it for could be improved making their customers happier. Mostly regarding their weight requirement which effects the entire device. They report it has a max weight of 265 lbs. While this is accurate, I think the ideal weight for this product is ~ 150 lbs. with a max of <180 lbs. As I believe anything >180 lbs. taxes the internal components too much causing it to break earlier than it would, burn through the battery quicker, make it more difficult to maintain the correct speeds, and reduce the expected distance. I weigh 203 lbs. and my first one broke in the first day after using it for about 30 – 45 minutes where the device just refused to stay powered on, along with some other issues, so I had to get a replacement. With my original one that broke I found the battery went from full (100%) to (0%) after riding 1.29 miles on the first speed setting averaging about 10 mph. Then I charged it and went to use it again and it wouldn’t power on. The second one was like a completely different device as it moved easier with less resistance (with just regular pushing), didn’t grind when accelerating, accelerated easier and maintained speeds better, letting off the accelerator didn’t kick nearly as much, the electronic brake wasn’t as violent in stopping power, and the battery was a lot more accurate. I did the same 1.29 loop and I only lost a single battery out of four. It is a lot of fun to just get on and go and the price point is very competitive if you hit the weight requirements correctly. The overall build quality feels great, but I’m still concerned about the internals. But this second model makes me less concerned as it sounds and feels more solid.
PROS:
- Great paint job
- Product feels heavy and well made structurally. But I am concerned about the internals of the device. Especially, as you push past that 180 lbs. mark.
- 2 speeds (~10 mph and ~15 mph).
- Wide base to stand on
- Front headlight works well. Can turn on/off. Flashing working taillight when using electric brake.
- Kick stand works well.
- Can fold up for easy carrying/storing. Weight is easy to manipulate.
- Max weight of 265 lbs. But I would recommend max being 180 lbs. with ideal being around 120 – 160 lbs.
- Puncture proof tires.
- Electric brake is very responsive and works great. I worry about longevity. But may have been from my defective first unit. As the second unit feels a lot better built.
- Controls are easy and intuitive. Accelerator on the right handle, electric brake on left which flashes rear taillight. Rear is were manual break is. Kickstand on the left front of the device. Charger port is under the screen slightly left of center. On the bottom of the screen is on/off/turn on/off headlight, and switch modes.
- LCD screen is easy to read in sunlight.
CONS:
- No built-in shocks which leads to a bumpy rough ride with minimal clearance. So, need to be aware when riding.
- Back brake is mostly plastic and doesn’t work great
- Electric braking is significant causing you to lurch forward and I worry about the wear and tear of it. But it works very well. Does turn off at about 2 mps so you don’t come to a full screeching stop.
- 1st speed of 10 mph is accurate and attainable on flat surfaces and very mild inclines. 2nd speed reaches about 13 – 14 mph at 203 – 208 lbs. unless in a perfectly flat and smooth environment or slight decline. Also, chews through the battery a lot faster. Does not work on moderate hills and requires you to push. Low inclines dramatically reduce speed.
- Slight jerkiness if you don’t stay on the accelerator.
- Charge time is long at 5 hours. But I do like the charger goes from red when charging to green when charged. Battery seems to last a while.
- Handlebar is at a fixed height and can’t be adjusted and is rather high. Screw in handles can loosen while riding.
CONCLUSION:
I believe this is a highly weight dependent device where the lighter weight you are the better it will perform and the longer the device will work. If you are >180 lbs. I do NOT recommend it as I think it is too taxing to the internals which causes it to break prematurely. But completely recommend it if you are under that. I am concerned about the internals holding up over time. But tend to believe that the reason so many of these have broken are due to incorrect weight usage (according to my specs not theirs) over a poor design. But it’s likely a bit of both which leaves me on the fence. As this is a lot of fun to ride around on and comes in at a low price (compared to other scooters). But also seems like a flip of a coin if you will get a good or bad unit coupled with being very weight dependent.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Broke in under an hour.
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I bought this for my son for Christmas. He rode it for less than an hour and then it began to beep and the display showed E2. This error message means the accelerator requires replacement. The scooter will not run without the repair. I submitted a "ticket" to Hover-1 and have had zero response. That was a week ago. I called Best Buy and was on hold for 33 minutes before I had to hang up. I tried again the next day and waited 19 minutes before I hung up again.
I'm very upset that my sons Christmas present quit working within an hour and neither Hover-1 or BestBuy have been available to help. The scooter looks really cool and my son was very excited about it.
This review is from Hover-1 - Kids Aviator Electric Folding Scooter w/6 mi Max Operating Range & 14.9 mph Max Speed - Camoflauge
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Fun
Cons mentioned:
Safety
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fast!! Limiter doesn’t govern speed
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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This thing is fast!! The slower setting doesn’t actually limit the speed, it only quits registering a speed faster than 9 mph, and continues to go faster. I’m glad I tested this before I let my kid ride it. For that reason alone I’m marking it down. For any adult this is super fun!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life, Build quality
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
A toy best used on smooth roads
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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I hate it. It feels more like a toy than it does an actual scooter. There's nothing solid feeling about it. Every second you ride this thing you will be stressed out and scanning the road for even the smallest bumps. The only way to have an enjoyable ride on it is if the road is absolutely perfect or if you are indoors, riding around a mall I guess. Like that could happen.
I've had the Xiaomi Mi M365, and currently own the Segway Ninebot Max. I bought this one because I wanted a super light scooter for short trips to buildings without elevators.
Every small bump in the road feels like I'm bottoming out, scraping bottom, but there are no scratches on the bottom, so maybe that's just the noise that the super-hard tires make when going over bumps. I rarely experience the full advertised speed of 15mph unless it's downhill, or on flat ground right after a downhill slope. The battery is as advertised, but since I'm about 230, I don't get the full range. The battery readout is frustrating though because the bars remain full and then disappear all at once.
The scooter is very front-heavy because the battery is in the stem, and the motor is in the front tire. This doesn't much matter unless you are walking the scooter because maybe the battery is dead, and while you are walking, maybe you will hit a small bump, and if so, then the super light back end might rise up, then fall left, and hit you in the back of the leg.
Most scooters have a weight limit of 220. Yet, this toy-like scooter has a weight limit of 264. It makes no sense, because clearly, at 230, I weigh too much for this scooter to handle. Thankfully I bought this scooter for $199. Otherwise, I'd be way more annoyed. The color is cool, but that's kind of beside the point.
So, maybe buy it if you are lucky enough to live in a freshly paved area with perfect streets and zero bumps. Also, you should probably weigh about 150 max.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Best scooter for beginners
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Scooter is great for beginnners and teens. I love the iridiscent color of it. The min speed for the scooter is 7 mph. Max is 15 mph. I would definitely recommend getting a helmet to ride as the scooter wheels are small and it does not ride on rough terrain well. I'm 5'3 and weigh 190 lbs. The max weight is 264 lbs. I can get max speed on a level road with a full charge. The speed does slow down by battery level. On 3 bars i get a max speed of about 12-13 mph. This scooter does not like inclines. Highest speed i got with an incline is 8 mph on a full charge. If the battery is 3 bars or less i get a max speed of 5 mph on inclines. Other than that the scooter can be fun.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Cons mentioned:
Build quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great buy!!!
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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I would give this 5 starts if the build quality was just a little better. We still love it, goes about 14 miles per hour. Charge lasts for 2-3 days. Great fun!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good scooter, but wouldn't recommend
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
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It was great while it lasted. My daughter rode this to and from work everyday and absolutely loved it. Then about six months in it just stopped working.
This review is from Hover-1 - Kids Aviator Electric Folding Scooter w/6 mi Max Operating Range & 14.9 mph Max Speed - Galaxy
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Scooter
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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I purchased this scooter on sale and feel that it's a great value for the price paid. It was a birthday gift for an 8 year old and he loves it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Hover
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Too expensive! Wish it went faster for that price !
This review is from Hover-1 - Kids Aviator Electric Folding Scooter w/6 mi Max Operating Range & 14.9 mph Max Speed - Camoflauge
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Fun
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Lots of fun, super fast, battery dies semi fast if needed for an event