Fuzion Scooters

About Nextsport

Founded in 2004, Nextsport designs, develops, and manufactures innovative action sports products. The company's flagship product line, the Fuzion performance scooters, are sold in a wide range of sporting good, specialty and mass retailers This company has recently been gaining partnerships with Six Flags setting up in park "Fuzion Zones" See the section below in regards to this piece of information.

The Fuzion Scooter Line

The following products are in order in which they were released:

Fuzion Asphalt:
Available in yellow, red and green the Fuzion Asphalt features 4 wheels, oversized wide deck, and independent front and rear steering to carve deep smooth turns, slide, or air out. Fuzion's patented steering technology increases carving/turning abilities as well as enhancing safety. As this model is not capable of tailwhips and barspins, many riders modify the headset so it does have 360 degree turning capabilities.
Fuzion Carbon:
The Fuzion Carbon is similar to the Fuzion Asphalt in terms of size and capabilities. However, the Carbon adds oversized performance wheels, a reinforced riser bar, carbon finish deckrubber diamond grip handles. The weight limit is 175 lbs. It comes in a combination of carbon and green.
Fuzion NX:
The Fuzion NX was the first Nextsport product to have barspin/tailwhip capabilities. Its specifications include 360 degree rotating headset, no folding mechanism, an aluminum frame, high performance wheels made of polyurethane, Fuzion Steering technology (which allows for high speed carving), and ABEC 5 bearings. The NX is a favorite among team riders as it is possible to do barspins and tailwhips on it, unlike previous models before it.
Fuzion Cobalt:
With new materials and steering technology, the Fuzion Cobalt is a lightweight and very durable scooter. Its specifications include 360 degree rotating headset, aluminum frame, Cast PU wheels, and telescoping handlebars.
Fuzion Carbon Pro:
With its extreme carving abilities, the Carbon Pro is very similar to the Fuzion Cobalt. The Carbon Pro has rubber diamond grips, oversize performance wheels, and a unique silver metallic deck finish. It also includes a 360 degree rotating headset for maximum turning/carving and extreme tricks.
Fuzion Electron
Coming out in September 2008 the Fuzion Electron is the newest scooter to hit the market. The Electron is ultra lightweight Fuzion weighing in around 9-10 lbs. The Electron has many features that have not been seen on any other Fuzion such as smaller wheels (standard skateboard park size), a rebounding rear hanger and a brand new folding mechanism. A smaller product than any previous Fuzion, the suggested weight limit is 130 lbs. It is available in green, blue, silver and red.
An exclusive first look preview by Team Fuzion Silver rider Mark Ripoll is available on the Nextsport website (www.fuzionscooter.com) or on Nextsport's YouTube channel.

Six Flags Fuzion Zones

Recently Nextsport has teamed up with Six Flags to set up a inpark skatepark for Fuzion Scooters called a "Fuzion Zone". The first Fuzion Zone was revealed in Six Flags Discovery Kingdom In Vallejo, CA. The Fuzion Zones will provide Six Flags' park guests the excitingopportunity to ride a Fuzion scooter in a custom designed and fullysupervised Fuzion skate park. The Fuzion skate park will feature basicriding zones and a variety of different ramp and jump configurationsto accommodate all levels of riders. Park guests will be trained andsupervised by Fuzion trained park staff and a team of Fuzion riders tohelp facilitate a safe and fun experience for everyone. [Business Wire]

Team Fuzion

Consisting of over 500 riders across North America, Team Fuzion was created to help bring together action sport and Fuzion enthusiasts alike. Team Fuzion riders come from a wide range of backgrounds including (but not limited to) skateboarding, BMXing, snowboarding, surfing, downhill slalom, mountain biking and of course, scootering. Team members help plan and attend regional events, provide critical feedback for R&D and new products and test out the latest technology from Nextsport. Additionally, Team Fuzion members are given access to exclusive discounts and invitations to many high profile Nextsport events such as commercial shoots and competitions.

Riders with exceptional abilities are recruited to a first of its kind sponsored team. Sponsored riders are compensated for their extra time and effort monetarily as well as occasionally being flown across the country to showcase their talent. Videos of current members can be found at the FuzionScooter.com website as well as on YouTube.

[www.fuzionscooter.com]

Team Fuzion The general level of Team Fuzion, applies to all Team Fuzion members on an unsponsored level. Applicants may be provided with Fuzion products in which they are asked to provide media and feedback within the first 6 weeks of joining the team. Based on the riding ability Team Fuzion members may also be provided with other Fuzion models for continued development. Team Fuzion riders are encouraged to send in video and/or other media for Nextsport to evaluate and possibly be promoted to a sponsored level.

Team Fuzion: Bronze The second tier of Team Fuzion, this is the first sponsored level. These few riders are compensated monthly and have certain obligations to Nextsport including event attendance, media generation and promotional activity. Bronze team riders promote and represent Nextsport by doing demos, showcasing products and taking part in competitions. After a 4-month period Bronze riders contracts end and they are subsequently reevaluated. Either they are moved up to Team Fuzion: Silver, continue on Team Fuzion: Bronze, or are just considered general Team Fuzion.

Bronze Members
Ray Maddox
Greg Cohen
Richard Sanchez
Jordan Jasa
Keith Zadig
Nate Grant
Ryan Erwin
Ethan Dow

Silver Members
Mohamed Alsulaibi
Brian Murphy
Mark Ripoll
Christian White
Frank Coler

Freestyle Competitions

The first ever Fuzion freestyle competition was held in Buffalo, New York on July 16, 2007 at the Xxtreme Wheels Indoor Skatepark. It took place during the 2nd Annual XW (Xtreme Wheels) Competition for two-wheeled scooters. Fuzion representatives also brought a Fuzion NX for riders to try out.

Nextsport Links

[http://www.fuzionscooter.com Fuzion website]
[http://www.fuzionscooter.com/forum/ Fuzion Forum]
[http://www.myspace.com/fuzionscooter Fuzion Myspace page]