Micro XT's in the US???

Yes, Micro XT's are finally available to buy in the US at www.microxtusa.com, without huge shipping costs from Europe. Having received and ridden an XT for some time, I'm sure with a little tweaking and price adjustment they could become a viable alternative to the Razor Pro Model.
The company selling them, National Sporting Goods, carries not only the XT but the entire line of Micro scooters. You may not know much about the company, but according to Gregg Adelsheimer, NSG has "...been in the sporting goods marketing and distribution business for over 45 years." With a business as long lasting as that, you can be sure to know that NSG is a legitimate, quality company.
NSG became the official US Micro distributor about two years ago, but has known the Switzerland-based head office team for several years. Adelsheimer said that this opportunity is very exciting for them at NSG. "The opportunity to sell quality products is what we focus on. The XT is the culmination of many years of development for Micro. Every aspect of this scooter has been well thought out to provide a freestyle rider with a quality product that will stand up to the most extreme conditions."



The website lists reasons why the XT is one of the strongest scooters out there. Additionally, Adelsheimer said, "This scooter has been designed to stand up to punishment. It does not fold. It has three super strong aluminum bolts to hold the fork in place. It does not collapse easy again to make sure in use nothing can become loose. The metalcore wheels and premium ABEC 5 bearings again are stronger and faster than any components." While the scooter has some flaws, Adelsheimer says that the head office is always working on developing and improving their products, so be sure to know that each new Micro will be an improvement on the next.

Adelsheimer also happens to believe that the sport of freestyle scooter riding is about to get big. He seems to have good reason for this- "There are so many tricks that can be done on a scooter that can't be done on a skateboard. What is most interesting to me is despite the appeal of the scooter many in the action sports industry still think of the scooter as a toy. However, once they see videos of what can be done on a scooter or watch the action in a skatepark they are amazed. "

Adelsheimer is also looking for a USA Micro team. He says he wants riders who "have passion for the XT" and "set positive examples." And, of course, he would like people who "other riders want to emulate."

- Jordan Jasa