The designer and the owner of the folding mechanism patent is Dr. Boštjan Žagar. The two Olaf Scooter models developed represent an advanced transportation system for adults offering urban sustainable mobility.. It suits people who want to cover short distances which are slightly too long and time-consuming to walk normally.

The product was designed, developed and produced in Slovenia. Unlike other similar products on the market, the Slovenian team increased the carrying capacity, reduced the weight and increased the practicality of the product. When the Kickstarter campaign was launched, the Olaf scooter was probably the most advanced and well-crafted scooter on the market in terms of engineering.

More than a toy
The Olaf Business model, which is primarily intended for business people, comprises three elements in one, i.e. a kick-scooter, suitcase and trolley. It can be used as a carry-on suitcase on wheels and with a few simple moves, it changes into a kick-scooter with in-built suitcase. The Slovenian designers are particularly proud of the impressive system for taking bends at a angle, which users can adjust to their own wishes.

The Olaf Urban model – kick-scooter, backpack, trolley and longboard in one – is a complete "city cruiser" which according to the Olaf team offers a gentle ride that leaves a strong impression on the most demanding scooter rider. It is a real city kick-scooter that demonstrates an urban sustainable mobility solution.

Both models of Olaf scooter are intended for men and women of all ages and both carry loads heavier than 100 kilograms. The Olaf Business model has dimensions of 55 x 34 x 23 centimetres while the Olaf Urban measures 80 x 29 x 20 centimetres. The first one weighs 4.3 kilograms and has a luggage capacity of 35 litres and the second one weighs 3.5 kilograms and has a capacity of 26 litres.

New ideas
Olaf scooters are currently sold exclusively online. "Buyers come from all over the world and from all possible backgrounds and professions, and they all share and spread our excitement over urban mobility," point out the members of this creative team where there is no lack of new ideas. They are also planning to further develop the Olaf product. They sometimes deal with the issue of having too many new ideas. Olaf scooters have been developed in cooperation with buyers whose views and suggestions are taken into consideration. "In particular, we listen to what they are still missing in our kick scooters. We have just brought out new bags and shopping baskets, which open another new array of uses for the Olaf scooters," say the enthusiastic creators. The design team say that they prepared the project for the Kickstarter campaign as best they could. However, they are confident, based on the experience gained with this project, that they would do it even better if they started over again.