Root Type R GT is the perfect pro-level park scooter designed for riders aged 8 to 14 years. It is Root’s lightest pro model scooter to date and is the world’s lightest pro scooter for its size. Weighing an astonishing 3kg, the Type R GT is Root Industries’ most premium scooter in the Type R range.
Packed with some of the most innovative products Root Industries has ever made, the Type R GT features its famous HMA aluminum bars, Lotus wheels, new GT clamp, Fractal grips, Air headset and cold-forged single piece forks.
Designed specifically for the “sweet spot” 8 to 14 year old market (by far the largest demographic in scootering), the feedback on this scooter has been phenomenal! This is sure to be on every rider’s wishlist this season and for years to come. Available in 3 colours.
DECK: At 5” wide and 19.5” long, this deck is a perfect size for riders looking to improve their park tricks. Cleverly designed to maximise foot space, yet compact enough to prevent flyouts, this deck is the result of years of trial and error from the Root team. The GT deck achieves unrivalled lightness, without compromising on strength thanks to the triple-channel cavity design and the unique use of magnesium-rich 6062 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy.
HMA ALUMINUM BAR: Root’s famous HMA bars are made from a Hi-Modulus Alloy which retains the lightness of regular aluminum but is 25% stronger. No other scooter bar has this unique characteristic and now, Root has made them available as stock on the Type R GT scooter.
LOTUS WHEELS: Root Lotus wheels evolved from its popular Honeycore wheels but use a slightly softer PU compound. These are perfect for riders who want more control, the ultra high rebound+ grip PU is designed to perform optimally for indoor skateparks and smooth concrete surfaces where slippery conditions can be a problem. This hybrid wheel retains the speed that make Honeycore wheels so popular, but with a little bit extra grip to help riders land more tricks as they progress their skills.
FRACTAL GRIPS: The new Root Fractal grips have been designed to redefine what makes the perfect scooter grip. Using its unique slow-rebound compound for unbeatable comfort and shock absorption, Root have used AI to design the most efficient shaped grooves to disperse sweat faster, keeping hands drier for longer. The grips are thinner to further improve overall grip strength to give you the ultimate control and comfort where it matters most.
GT CLAMP: The stylish and minimal Root GT clamp design reduces the weight of the scooter but provides ultimate clamping strength thanks to the dual high tensile 6mm bolts.
TECHINICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Total Height: 850mm / 33” (from ground)
- Bar Height: 600mm / 23.5”
- Bar Width: 580mm / 22.8”
- Deck Length: 505mm / 19.5”
- Deck Width: 127mm / 5”
- Wheels: 110mm x 24mm Lotus wheels
- Grips: Super soft & finger-friendly Fractal grips
- Fork: 6061 aluminum cold-forged IHC
- Clamp: GT clamp
- Headset: Air headset
- Compression Type: IHC
- Foot Space: 290mm / 11.5”
- Scooter Weight: 3kg / 6.6lbs
- Max Carry Weight: 100kg