What are the wiggle scooters called?

Wiggle scooters are most commonly called swing scooters — a name that describes the side-to-side rocking motion riders use to generate forward momentum without kicking. They're also marketed under terms like drift scooters, wave boards on wheels, and caster scooters depending on the brand.

The swing scooter name comes from the physical mechanics: the rider shifts weight left and right, rocking split rear footboards in a scissors motion that propels the scooter forward. AODI uses the swing scooter label across its product line, covering models from kid-sized builds up to adult-rated frames. The motion is closer to skateboarding or snowboarding than to a standard kick scooter — which is exactly what surprises most first-time riders expecting to kick.

• Primary name: swing scooters — also called drift scooters or caster scooters by other brands.
• AODI swing scooters are rated from ages 5–12 on youth models up to adult riders on the SP02 (187 lb capacity).
• The adult AODI swing scooter model supports up to 220 lbs — built for actual adult weight, not oversized kids.
• Typical learning curve for the wiggle motion: 10–15 minutes before the side-to-side rhythm becomes natural.
• Propulsion mechanism: scissor motion from split rear footboards, requiring no kicking and no motor.