http://www.air-trekkers.com
I've had my eye on these jumping stilts. You move faster and are taller. If you step in water, can't splash yourself. Just don't get caught in the train tracks, though in that situation, you could probably just detach yourself and run away like a wolf gnawing off a leg.
Also great for Halloween costumes or for parades so you can see over people. Or for use to look Joe Colborne in the eyes.
Only possible down side I can think of is that if the Cirque comes to town, people might think you're an escaped performer or something.
And maybe price of the damn things.
But scooters? Might look a little silly. I've also never been great at balancing on scooters. Lots of face planting off scooters in my memory as I was too tall.