I have wanted to get a Xootr for a while,. but I have no real need for it except its cool. You have a great application for it. Every once in a while I check them out and look for anything else thats out there and I haven't seen anything thats better than the Xootr. I don't know how anyone could significantly improve that design. I have a crappy razor type scooter I have used a couple times. It sucks, but its better than just walking.