Used jumping stilts - What Are Jumping Stilts?

What Are Jumping Stilts?

Jumping Stilts also known as Powerbocks, are spring loaded stilts designed to increase the jumping height and running speed of the wearer. The unique high-tech design was created and patented in 2003 by German engineer, Alexander Böck. Since then, several brands of stilts have emerged worldwide, some of which now being very popular in the UK and Europe. The stilts are used for extreme sports by most, but are also used as an exercise tool. The term ‘bocking’ (taken obviously from the surname of the inventor) refers to the general action of using the stilts.

The Stats

- Jump up to 5ft

- Run up to speeds of 25mph +

- Take up to 9ft strides

-Jump over cars and other tall obstacles

- Perform back flips, forward flips and other aerial moves

The Technical Bit

The stilts consist of a foot plate with bindings, a shin support at the top, all constructed around a leaf spring made from fibreglass. The stilts are designed to act like an extension of the leg (just with a little more springiness) and only slightly alter the body’s centre of gravity, making standing, walking and jumping very easy. Most brands will sell jumping stilts according to the weight of the user. This is obviously because the strength of the leaf spring on a children’s pair will need to be different to the pair for a 80kg adult. Make sure you get the right stilts according to your weight otherwise this may result in reduced performance. Due to their high quality and the very strong materials used, jumping stilts are incredibly durable.

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