The Friday Flyer, January 30, 2009 - Article: Local scooter riders score extreme wins

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Above left, Capron Funk is pictured doing a "Tuck-no-hander" trick at the 3rd annual San Diego Freestyle Scooter Competition. He won 1st in Pro division. At top right, Corey Funk performs a challenging back flip and takes 2nd in the Intermediate division. Below right, Chandler Dunn captures the ìBest Trickî win with this "Heel Clicker" trick.

Local scooter riders score extreme wins

By Bonnie Terk
Reporter

     If something has wheels, it usually doesn’t take long for someone to figure out how to turn it into an extreme sport, as was the case for the Razor and other brands of scooters. To some, scooters may look like a metal skateboard with handlebars; however, with reinforcements and modifications, thrill-seekers are exploring the boundaries of gravity and creating new stunts and acrobatic tricks with their scooters.
     Local residents Capron Funk, Corey Funk and Chandler Dunn are taking the sport seriously. They recently competed in the 3rd annual San Diego Freestyle Scooter Competition, where they were honored with podium finishes for their skills.
     Capron, 15, placed 1st in the Pro division; Corey, 12, placed 2nd in the Intermediate class. Chandler, 14, won Best Trick with a “Heel Clicker” off a 10-foot drop.
     Not all skate parks allow the scooters; however, two fairly local skate parks do: Glory Indoor Skate Park in Lake Elsinore and the Murrieta Skate Park, where the boys frequently practice. At different times over the years, Canyon Lake has considered building a skate park; however, a 2007 POA survey didn't find interest was strong enough to proceed with the expensive project.
     Residents interested in learning about the scooter sport can register for a scooter clinic for beginners and intermediate riders on Saturday, February 28, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Glory Indoor Skate Park in Lake Elsinore. For more information, contact the skate park at 249-2020 or register at scootertees.org.