Jumping Stilts are also defined as Powerbocking is the act of jumping and running, comparable to a recreational pursuit in which participants traverse urban structure by running, jumping, vaulting, rolling (parkour), with elastic-like spring-loaded stilts. Many find it to be an exorbitant sport, for other it is a type of exercise or even a means of artistic gesture. The use of the stilts to do extreme jumping, running and acrobatics is known as 'Bocking' or 'PowerBocking' named after the creator .The jumping stilts were originally established by Alexander B�ck, from Germany (European Patent EP 1 196 220 B1 on July 02, 2003, US Patent No. 6,719,671 B1 on April 13, 2004, both with a priority date of July 20, 1999), as Powerskips. The name of "PowerBocks" is originated from Mr. B�ck's name.The original Powerskips are reckoned to be a brand for professional and earnest fan use. A different kind professional brand is Velocity Stilts.
There are four leading companies producing a lower cost powerbocks for hobbyists. Fly Jumpers, PoweriZers (now also called PowerStriders) and Pro Jumps are some of the many diverse vendors of identical models produced by one company in China called Flying Locust. Poweriser brand powerbocks are manufactured in Korea. 7 League Boots are manufactured by an Austrian company and are the most expensive of the non-pro brands. The fourth company is called Skyrunner, which does not reimburse royalties to Alexander B�ck and is illegal in copyright-protected countries.Each boot consists of a foot pad with snowboard type bindings, foot-plate and a fibreglass leaf spring. Using only their weight, and small number moves, the user is generally able to jump 3�5 ft (1�1.5 meters) off the ground and run up to 20 mph (32 km/h). The jumping stilts also give the capability to take up to 9 foot strides.[1]
Jumping Stilts are known by many names including: Flying Jumpers, Powerisers, Powerskips, Velocity Stilts, Flyjumpers, 7 League Boots, SkyRunner, Pro-Jumps, and Powerbock Jumping stilts represent the ultimate power and speed for the X-generation for the extreme adventure and exuberant activity . Jumping Stilts will empower you to perform magnificent athletic act of endurance : running at the speed of light, jumping and hoping higher than it could humanely possible. The specially created Jumping Stilts benefit on energy that is normally consumed in everyday movements. When you walk, you lift your foot and move it forward; the descending strength of gravity moves your foot back to the ground. Now, the spring in these stilts saves that energy and leaps your foot right back up in the air on the next step. This accumulated energy can give you sensation of a beyond what is human power: to run more rapidly and jump higher than you yet ever envisioned.What are the main characteristics of Jumping Stilts?
- Made with tough metal springs
- heightens your natural muscle strength
- Includes sturdy plastic buckle straps for safety and comfort
- Adjustable height to fit leg length
- Provides cardiovascular activity with core stability exercise
- Capability to jump up to six feet high
- Makes stalks over nine feet wide
- Run at the velocity of up to 20 miles an hour
- No batteries or power supplies required
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