Nutnfancy – Adventure Xooter – Gotta Get One!

I just learned about another cool thing I might just have to purchase.  Via Nutnfancy, I found out about Xootr (pronounced “Zooter”).

Xootr Ultra Cruz - Click for manufacturer's web page

Yep, it’s a kick scooter.  But it’s not a toy.  It’s compact, easy to transport, and was designed for adults by a group of people who normally design race cars.

The part I’m interested in is the compact nature of the Xootr.  OK, so I’m also attracted by the exercise potential.  I’m thinking that if an average speed is 10 MPH to 12 MPH, it wouldn’t take too long to get to my place of employment which is only about 2 miles from home

Aside from saving gas and money on my commute, I think a Xootr might just open up some travel possibilities for me.  I know some of you out there are a bit confused, so I’ll explain

Two of the problems I have with travel are time and cost.  Time is a factor because I’d much rather drive to get to where I’m going because I want to have a means of independent transportation when I get there.  Driving from Vegas to San Diego is five hours and LA is three hours away.  Flying to those destinations takes about an hour, not counting security etc.  The trouble with flying somewhere is finding independent transportation that’s affordable.  Sure, there are buses etc., but those don’t go wherever I want whenever I want to go and they cost per trip.  How about taxi cabs?  Have you seen the price of cab fare lately ???  Don’t even get me started on the cost of a rental car…

Xootr makes sense for travel.  I don’t know if it’s small enough to take as a carry on, but it’s not over size  I could fly down to San Diego for an overnight and airfare would cost me $120 with taxes.  I know there are cheap hotels there  San Francisco?  How about $171  Tampa Bay (to go visit a friend) would be $320.  I could even go visit one of my old high school friends in Nashville for $270!

Xootr on the bus

Another great advantage of the Xootr’s small size is that you can take a bus part way to your destination with your Xootr on your lap.

Here’s Nutnfancy’s video on the subject. It just makes sense.

This looks like a pretty good idea. I would love to get out of Vegas every once in a while and I would really like it if I didn’t have to drive five or more hours to get there.

Now, what to sell to get the $$$ together…