i dont think anyone has ever said an ollie is easier than a bunny hop. skating is harder to get started with than scootering, but once the basics are down, they are both about the same.
get new tilt scs and compression cap keep rest or get this https://www.thevaultproscooters.com/shop/murica-custom-build or this http://www.thescooterzone.com/ethic-custom-scooter-chrome-and-trans-black-pandemonium/
any TSI is your best bet, because they are very comfortable, grind well and will last you. but if you really want to get an ao, dont get an xs unless you are less than 5 feet tall
it was the kovu krew until about half a year ago, I think now they are trying to become an apparel company instead. Never really been a fan of them anyway because of jack mccann, kai sauders and chi tah
I just copped the big ones the other day from sky high for 10 bucks. I reccomend rawing them because otherwise the anodization easily gets scratched and looks really bad after a while