Are Powerisers an extreme sport?
Posted by zocalo on March 5, 2009
Taking the world by storm is one of the newest extreme sports to appear in the sporting world: jumping stilts. The sport is currently gaining support across the globe as one of the most modern and exciting activities one can perform. Also named powerbocking after its creator, Alexander Bock, these adjustable stilts allow the user to execute fast-paced and incredible acts of leaping and running.
Many compare the actions to those of people who traverse urban constructs by running and vaulting. For some, this fresh sport is simply on par with fads such as flagpole sitting and hula hoops. But to the sophisticated person, these devices permit an individual to execute some of the most impressive feats of aerobatics ever seen. Although there are a number of professional styles, the most successful companies are those that are designed for the amateurs.
Flying Locust, Skyrunner, Powerriser and 7 League Boots are a few of the most successful companies marketing cost-effective models. Because there are still copyright issues from the original invention by Alexander Bock, many of these companies either pay fees to the creator or are deemed illegal in many countries. The pattern of the jumping stilts adds a foot pad that features a snowboard-style fastening to keep the user’s foot in place. This pad is placed on top a foot-plate that is attached to a fiberglass leaf spring.
By applying their own weight, a jumping stilt-user can jump and maneuver nearly 1.5 meters off the ground and run up to 32 km/h. The distance between steps is also an impressive 9 feet. The creation allows the use of the human energy that is usually not utilized on a day-to-day basis. As individuals walk, the foot is contracted muscle strength and brought back down because of gravity. This causes the spring to accumulate that energy and forces the body back up into the air. Jumping stilts are created from strong metal springs that enhance a person’s human muscle strength. They include strong plastic buckle straps for ease of use and feature adjustable height to fit many different leg lengths.
In regards to health benefits, jumping stilts provide a strong cardiovascular workout and promotes furthering leg strength. These devices typify the ultimate in speed and power for those curious about extreme sports. By enabling its users to perform amazing athletic feats, many of the world’s extreme athletes have become fascinated by the invention. Racing at unbelievable speeds and jumping and hopping higher than humanly possible have made every one who loves excitement to pay attention. They have been featured in advertisements, concerts and halftime shows in sports. A small core of people have also begun to work in a professional and semi-professional way at sporting events all around the world. Jumping stilts are now one of the fastest-growing extreme sports on the planet.
