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Have YOU ever been ankled by your scooter? These pesky occurrences usually happen while you are trying to make a swift turn to keep up with your friends…but it does not have to be this way.
Introducing the Ankle Saviors. Ankle Saviors are a sort of padding that creates a barrier between the edge of the scooter and the ankle. They would be made of rubber or some sort of cotton, that could be easily inserted on the last 1/4 of the deck. Very simple.
(side view)
Now, when the edge of your scooter comes into contact with your ankle, it just bounces off, and you can continue on your way. No more pain, no more ankle scabs, and no more falling behind.
Some may say “just wear ankle pads!” However, this solution is not realistic, as when you and your friends decide to ride your scooters to the park on a whim, who has time to put ankle pads on? Ankle pads reduce mobility, are uncomfortable, and inconvenient. I would rather be grazed in the ankle occasionally by my scooter rather than wear ankle pads every time I want to go for a ride. With the Ankle Saviors, they look cool and you never have to worry about putting them on, as they can be taken on and off quickly and easily.
Ankle Saviors are great for parents who are worried about their kids’ ankles, as well as kids who do not want to be slowed down for anything. If I was a kid and I saw one of those flashy commercials promoting this, I would be sold. Designs would include glitter, flames, and light up.
Now, in this world of ever-growing consumerism, an Ankle Savior for some of our less pain-tolerant citizens may seem like a waste of time. I was doing some research on scooter ‘accessories,’ and what I found astonished me. Amazon offers a range of scooter accessories: scooter bags, scooter phone mounts, scooter LED light strips, scooter shoulder straps, scooter rear racks, and LED disco lights for the handlebars. So, if finding an investor that is willing to put down a few hundred thousand dollars for the Ankle Saviors is not possible, I have a DIY option you can try out.
You will need an old t-shirt, pillow stuffing, hot glue, string, and paint/accessories. First, cut two 5×4 inch rectangles out of the T-shirt. Then, hot glue three of the four sides together. Now, you should be left with a pouch, fill that with pillow stuffing, and hot glue that is closed. Now, you can paint, bedazzle, or decorate the mini-pillow any way you want. Now repeat so you have two mini ‘pillows.’ Then, cut two 1 ft pieces of string (make sure your string is not too thin). Finally, hot glue the pillows onto each string longways, then tie the string onto the last ⅓ of the deck. (see diagram for finished result)
With the Ankle Saviors, you will say “OUCH! My ankle!” no more.