Peg vs no pegs: What to choose?

Legendary rider JD Rand uses pegs, while our team rider and box-cut enthusiast Felix Fiilin does not. What happens when they switch scooters and attempt to grind?

Is it better to ride with pegs or a wide box-cut deck? You might have pondered this question yourself. The answer is: whatever suits you best.

In this versus video, legendary scooter rider JD Randriambelson, aka JD Rand, and our team rider Felix Fiilin explore whether it’s better to ride with scooter pegs or go peg-less.

Grind away with pegs

Pegs have revolutionized scootering. They provide stability and endless grind variations. They make many tricks easier, and some tricks are simply impossible without them.

Pegs come in various designs and can be made from different materials such as steel, aluminum, or even nylon peg sleeves with a metal core.

Pegs are suitable for both street and park riding, and trust us, you will notice that grinds become much easier. Check out our extensive assortment of scooter pegs right here.

Perfect for the street and the park

So why go peg-less? Enter the box-cut deck. Decks like the Tilt Theory Deck are super wide, providing great stability and plenty of grind surface, even on the boxed ends.

If you enjoy doing Ice Picks and 5.0 grinds, box-cut decks are an ideal choice. It goes without saying that these decks are heavier, but this also means they are more durable than a “classic” narrow park deck.

Boxed decks are favored by both park and street riders but are especially popular among street riders. Explore all our boxed decks right here.

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See the entire selection of box-cut decks here and our extensive selection of pegs here