1. Tech Deck
Kirchart Hayfever skateboard by Alien Workshop
Super-thin, laser-cut layers make it lighter, stronger and thinner for better performance.
$54.95 at Uprise Skateboard Shop and Belmont Army Surplus, Chicago.
2. Easy Rider
Simple Single cruiser by Giant
Keep it simple and chic with one speed, an old-fashioned kick brake, super-fat easy-ride tires, an extra-wide saddle and a sleek aluminum frame.
$239 at Johnny Sprocket’s, Chicago.
3. Twist and Go
RipStick Caster Board by Razor
The newest in-line board with wheels lets you “street surf”‘ almost effortlessly; just bend your knees, twist your hips and it goes.
$129.99 at Target, Toys R Us, Sears, Wal-Mart and Sharper Image.
4. Motor Mount
Razor E-300 Electric Scooter
Pushing isn’t necessary on this rechargeable motorized scooter, which has a cushy seat, an extra-sturdy adjustable frame and can hit 15 m.p.h. for 45 minutes at a spell.
$229.99 at Pep Boys, Play It Again Sports, Target and Wal-Mart.
5. Eco-Rider
Vespa GT200
This great-looking scooter is fully stacked with all the right stuff, plus a powerful but low-emission, advanced-range engine that minimizes air and noise pollution.
$5,299 at Old Towne Motorcycle Shoppe, Chicago.
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COMPILED BY CHRIS MCNAMARA, CHRISTINE BADOWSKI, KELLY AIGLON AND KRISTIN KLOBERDANZ.
