exoplanet Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 With a pogo stick you can drive up stairs and stuff. isnt that better than euc? Boink Boink Boink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tudordewolf Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I've thought about this... it could have some kind of linear solenoid in the stick, like a straightened-out hub-motor, or electromagnets at either end that just increase the force of the rebound so it's easier to keep going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snurre Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Yeah, think of what you could do if you stuffed more than just potential energy in that thing: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanghamP Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Even better due to the extreme likelihood off breaking bones. These gas powered sticks were notably dangerous if you landed sideways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 @dpong rides one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noisycarlos Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I once tried one of those big ones. You're really high up. The owner had to help me get up there. It's kinda scary actually, besides the height you really have to put a lot of weight to compress it even a bit, and of course all that energy kicks you back up. Which is cool and all, I can see how they can be really fun. But I think i'm good just rolling around and walking up the stairs :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 My son has the pneumatic pogo. They are indeed very high but the pressure and therefore the input and rebound are easily adjusted with a pump. Still not easy to master though as it's very different to a normal spring powered pogo where you are much closer to the ground and the bounce and rebound are quicker allowing you to adjust your balance more quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanghamP Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I noticed jumpers wearing mouthpieces on those big pneumatic sticks; anytime I see someone using a mouthpiece and a helmet I think hardcore since that means the person is highly likely to crash hard. Like you see skateboarders and rollerbladers occasionally use mouthpieces but BMX riders usually use mouthpieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpong Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 20 hours ago, Hunka Hunka Burning Love said: @dpong rides one. @Hunka Hunka Burning Love I was riding one last year. It is a little too much exercise, but thrilling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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