Jumping Stilts are also defined as Powerbocking is the act of jumping and running, much like 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 inordinate sport, for many more it is a type of exercise or even a source of artistic gesture. The utilizing of the stilts to do extreme jumping, running and acrobatics is known as 'Bocking' or 'PowerBocking' called after it�s originator .The jumping stilts were originally obtained the exclusive rights 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 derived from Mr. B�ck's name.The genuine Powerskips are considered to be a brand for professional and earnest zealot use. The other professional brand is Velocity Stilts.
There are four leading companies making a lower cost powerbocks for hobbyists. Fly Jumpers, PoweriZers (now also called PowerStriders) and Pro Jumps are some of the numerous various vendors of similar 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 have the highest cost of the non-pro brands. The fourth company is called Skyrunner, which does not compensate royalties to Alexander B�ck and is illegal in copyright-protected countries.Individual boot consists of a foot pad with snowboard type bindings, foot-plate and a fibreglass leaf spring. Availing only their weight, and small number maneuver, the user is usually 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 provide the capability to take up to 9 foot strides.[1]
Jumping Stilts are perceived 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 unsurpassable an exciting undertaking and exuberant activity . Jumping Stilts will empower you to carry out extraordinary athletic act of strength : racing at the speed of light, jumping and hoping higher than it could humanely possible. An individually designed Jumping Stilts benefit on energy that is normally used to no avail in everyday movements. When you walk, you raise your foot and move it forward; the coming down force of gravity moves your foot back to the ground. Now, the spring in these stilts accumulates that energy and bounces your foot right back up in the air on the next step. This stored energy can give you sensation of a devine power: to run more rapidly and jump higher than you yet ever conceived.The main features of the Jumping Stilts
- Made with sturdy metal springs
- heightens your natural muscle strength
- Includes sturdy plastic buckle straps for safety and comfort
- Flexible height to fit leg length
- Provides cardiovascular exercise with core stability exercise
- Ability 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 needed
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