A Pair of M60 Powerizers

Powerbocking is the act of jumping and running, much like parkour, with elastic-like Spring Loaded Stilts. For some it is an extreme sport, for others it is a form of exercise or even a means of artistic expression. The use of the stilts to perform extreme jumping, running and acrobatics is known as 'Bocking' or 'PowerBocking' after the inventor. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (638 × 850 pixel, file size: 97 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Author = Martin Cordon, Source = Own Picture, Martin Cordon 16:30, 16 March 2007 (UTC) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (638 × 850 pixel, file size: 97 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Author = Martin Cordon, Source = Own Picture, Martin Cordon 16:30, 16 March 2007 (UTC) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file... A traceur performs a saut de bras. ...

Each boot consists of a foot pad with snowboard type bindings, foot-plate and a fibreglass leaf spring. Using only their weight, and few movements, the user is generally able to jump 1–1.5 metres (3–6 ft) off the ground and run up to 20 mph (32 km/h). They also give the ability to take up to 9 foot strides.^[1] A snowboard with boot bindings A snowboard is a board ridden in snowboarding to descend a snow-covered slope. ... There is a disputed proposal to merge this article with glass-reinforced plastic. ... semi-elliptical spring in a 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC A leaf spring is a simple form of spring, commonly used for the suspension in wheeled vehicles. ... kevlar is a dinasor Jumping bottlenose dolphin A person jumping on a trampoline Two participants in a game of leapfrog A handballplayer jumping towards the goal Jumping is an ability that most humans and many animals share to some degree. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Brands

They were originally patented by Alexander Boeck, from Germany (European Patent DE10211691 on July 31, 2003, US Patent No. 6,719,671 B1 on April 13, 2004), as Powerskips. The name of "PowerBocks" is derived from Mr. Boeck's name. July 31 is the 212th day (213th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 153 days remaining. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... April 13 is the 103rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (104th in leap years). ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Other brands also exist such as Poweriser (The Original Korean copy of the powerskips), Street Jumper, Velocity Stilts, PoweriZer, Fly Jumper, SkyRunner, and Pro-Jump (Note that PoweriZers, Flyjumpers, Pro-Jumps and SkyRunner are all manufactured in the same factory in china, by FlyingLocust).

Some of the differences between these brands and the poweriser brand are price and type of spring. Poweriser springs tend to break down slowly over time by creating little cracks within the fiberglass spring. Powerskip springs stay stronger for a longer period of time, but when they eventually break down the spring usually cracks in half, rendering it useless.

Specifications

Jumping Stilts are produced in many weight catagories:

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The latest Poweriser design is the 2007 Model available in the adult weight ranges. It incorporates the following improvements:

1. The Knee cap has been modified to Knee cap cuffs. This is considered by some to be more convenient for users to tighten and there are people who believe it looks better.

2. Binding like snowboard bindings.

3. Knee cap holder is now an Alumimum knee cap which is stronger and supports the Knee cuffs better. The New knee cap holder does not require the Knee cap Pad.

In addition:

• special connection sets with high-quality metal tie-clips
• sliding bearing for force saving and for more jump strength
• strengthened foot mounting plates
• self-locking nuts after the German standard
• new knee mounting plate systems with highest stretcher comfort,
• strengthened rubber buffer assembly
• new feather/spring shroud with high-strength plastic

Powerisers weigh 16.5–20.9 lb (7.5–9.5 kg) a pair and measure 35.8 in x 11.42 in x 14.75 in (90.9 x 29 x 37.47 cm).

References

1. ^ Zebedee Workout. Daily Mail.
2. ^ Powerskips.
3. ^ Adult Powerisers.
4. ^ Child's Powerisers.
5. ^ Adult Powerizers.
6. ^ Adult Pro-Jumps.
7. ^ Child's Pro-Jumps.

External links

• Poweriser Pages Popular community site
• The Zebedee workout Daily Mail Article, dated 5 December 2006
• GetJumpingStilts.com Lots of Powerbocking Info at one location.
• Pro-Jump Uk Uk shop selling Patented Stilts
• Poweriser USA U.S Exclusive Distributor and Dealer of Powerisers.
• Jumppoweriser.co.uk Community resource Uk based website sells Original Powerisers
• Poweriser.co.kr Poweriser Manufacturer
• Max's Poweriser Page.
• Poweriser LinksA collection of the most valuable Poweriser Links.
• Poweriser VideosA collection of the best Poweriser videos.