April 4th, 2012
It has been a long time since I first stopped at Fun In The Sun. They had just moved to this location at 37229 Rehoboth Ave. Ext., Rehoboth Beach. But, they have been in the community since 2005. Tel. 302-227-4878. E-Mail? FunInTheSunGary@Gmail.com.
The weather has been gorgeous at the Delaware Beaches and I am starting to think of the “fun” activities that the beaches present to its visitors. This is one of them.
Fun In The Sun is doing great on this location. Plenty of parking too.
Scooters are not only used for fun; for some people they are their primary mode of transportation.
A few things you should know. There are differences between a scooter and a moped. A moped is a motorized bicycle, basically motorized pedals.
You sit IN a scooter but sit ON a motorcycle.
A moped goes between 20 to 25 mph. Scooters are much faster.
You need a license for a scooter; depending on the size of their engine they could be classified as a motorcycle.
Insurance of a scooter is cheaper than car insurance, but it also depends where you live, if you have a motorcycle license, and how long you have had it.
Vespa is just one brand of scooter. KYMCO is the primary brand at Fun In The Sun. This company has been in the U.S. for over 30 years. In the powersports industry, KYMCO is known for quality, style, performance and affordable prices. Website? http://www.kymcousa.com. You can find them on facebook, as well.
Lots of things to take into consideration but here in Rehoboth Beach is all about taking the scooter out and checking one great beach town.
The owner and operator of Fun In The Sun is Gary L. Smith. He is the first one to tell you that there are plenty of models to fit your individual style. Gary and his staff take pride in their product and what they are offering to visitors and residents.
ScootCoup is a 3 wheeled scooter for recreational use that fits 2 people and even has a trunk. It rents for $40/hour.
If you decide to rent one, a lesson is offered and is included in the price of the rental. You should take a lesson because awareness and riding skills are the best way to avoid accidents.
Fun In The Sun is open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. As the season gets into gear, extended hours will be offered.
Rental Rates are:
1st Hour $30, 2nd Hour $20, 3rd Hour is FREE, and 4th Hour is $15.
$95 for 8 hours, $125 for 24 hours, $195 for 2 days, and $375 for 5 days.
Please call 302-227-4878 for more info. and to see what specials they will be offering.
Fun In The Sun not only rents scooters; a big part being sales. If you buy from them, and need service, they will be able to pick up and deliver your scooter free of charge. Also, please remember, that there is No Sales Tax in Delaware.
In their workshop they also have storage facilities for those customers that would like to store them for the winter.
You might even be able to meet Winky…..
So, if you are ready for some fun…..then, give them a call.
March 25th, 2010
I have been watching the renovation of a shop in Rehoboth. As you are coming into town from Rt. 1 it will be on your left hand side. You cannot miss it because its bright colors and catchy name, perfect for the relaxed atmosphere of the beaches will get your attention.
Until today, when I saw the colorful scooters outside, I did not realize what kind of shop it was. Of course, I had to stop in to check them out.
Literally, they just moved in. Not all their inventory is there but let me give you their information. The name of the shop is Fun In The Sun, Scooter Rentals, Sales & Service, 37229 Rehoboth Ave. Ext., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Tel. 302-227-4878. The e-mail address is beachfuninthesun@aol.com. Gary L. Smith is the Scooter Dealer.
Gary Smith, Owner
If you have visited Rehoboth in the past years, you probably saw this shop on Baltimore Ave. This shop has been in business since 2005. I think this new location will be perfect and there is parking available. You know how important that is at the height of the summer season.
The store has different types of scooters and Gary and the other guys are really friendly. I am sure they can set you up with one that will suit your needs when you are visiting us in Rehoboth. Or, you might even like it so much that you will end up buying one. No sales tax in Delaware!!
Fun In The Sun is open 7 days a week. At the moment the hours of operation are 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Later on they will be extended until 8 p.m.
Gary told me the prices for renting the scooters, but have in mind that they might fluctuate a bit, depending on availability.
$55 for 4 hours, $90 for 7 hours or $425 for 5 days.
The prices for the scooters that are for sale depend on the model. Your best bet is to visit the shop and talk to them or just call them to the above number or e-mail them for that kind of information.
Lots of new scooters are coming in this week. They are just getting organized but check the pictures because they look like they are ready for business.
One scooter that attracted my attention was the Buddy 50. This scooter has a vintage style with modern technology, improved performance and great colors. It already had a sold sign!
Another scooter that Fun In The Sun has is called the ScootCoupe. It is a 3 wheeled scooter for recreational use. Two people fit in it and it even has a trunk. They did not have it in the showroom yet but I remember seeing it last year and it looked like a little car.
I have never ridden on a scooter but I have been told that they are fun and they provide the riders a feel of the air, a sense of speed and thrill. Want more? I have also been told that they are easy to handle, affordable, fuel efficient, can be parked anywhere, and along with many models to fit individual lifestyles they offer excitement just zipping around.
You know, the scooter started in Italy but soon there were scooters from Japan, Taiwan, India, and, don’t you remember when Cosco sold the TN’G which meant “twist and go”? That scooter was from China; now they have their own distribution network.
Nowadays, you can buy electric scooters, motorized scooters, min-scooters, maxi-scooters, gas scooters and the list goes on and on ending with a mini Harley Chopper scooter.
So, are you ready for some fun?
I don’t know, I think I am a scary cat…Talk to you later….
Note: Some of the scooter information was taken from www.thehistoryof.net/the-history-of-scooters.html.
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