Poweriser

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A Pair of M60 Powerizers
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.

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]

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[edit] 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.

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.

[edit] Specifications

Jumping Stilts are produced in many weight catagories:

Jumping Stilt Specifications
Brand Model Intended User Weight Range (Lbs) Weight Range (Kgs)
Poweriser PR–90120 Adult/Teenager 200–265 90–120
Poweriser PR–7090 Adult/Teenager 155–200 70–90
Poweriser PR–5070 Adult/Teenager 110–155 50–70
Poweriser PR–3050 Child 70–110 30–50
Powerizer F40 Child 77–99 35–45
Powerizer F50 Child 99–121 45–55
Powerizer F60 Child 121–143 55–65
Powerizer M60 Adult 121–143 55–65
Powerizer M70 Adult 143–165 65–75
Powerizer M80 Adult 165–187 75–85
Powerizer M90 Adult 187–209 85–95
Powerizer M100 Adult 209–231 95–105
Powerizer M110 Adult 231–254 105–115
Powerskips PS460 Adult 121–165 55–75
Powerskips PS520 Adult 165–209 75–95
Powerskips PS580 Adult 187–231 85–105
Powerskips PS640 Adult 209–254 95–115
Pro-Jump 30Kg Child 66 30
Pro-Jump 40Kg Child 88 40
Pro-Jump 50Kg Child 110 50
Pro-Jump 60Kg Child 132 60
Pro-Jump 60Kg Adult 132 60
Pro-Jump 70Kg Adult 154 70
Pro-Jump 80Kg Adult 176 80
Pro-Jump 90Kg Adult 198 90
Pro-Jump 100Kg Adult 220 100
Pro-Jump 110Kg Adult 242 110
Pro-Jump 120Kg Adult 265 120

[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

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).

[edit] 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.

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