Pop Culture Jumping Stilts Essay - 782 Words

Jumping Stilt Craze Imagine being able to jump up to nine feet in the air, run up to 25 miles per hour, and be the talk of the whole town. When I first saw these jumping stilts in the Beijing Olympic opening and closing ceremonies I just had to get some to try out. The very next day I began researching about the stilts. I found out that the inventor was a German engineer named Alexander Boeck, the average cost of a pair is around five or six-hundred dollars, and the majority of â€Å"Bockers† in the united states are in the Southwest region. I was so amazed by what would be possible to do in them so I found a dealer in Phoenix, Arizona and bought my Air-Trekkers. Originally invented and patented by German engineer Alexander Boeck,†¦show more content†¦Known for its yellow style jumping stilts. FlyingLocust also known as: Air-Trekkers, Fly Jumpers, PowerStriders, Jumping Jacks and Pro Jumps. They are all produced by the same company in China. Medium quality and low price $399. Onc e a budget is realized the next step is to order the stilts. Then in about one to two weeks along comes the shipping man with a large box. In that large box is a brand new pair of jumping stilts. Opening the box very carefully can be a little hard due to the excitement. Once the stilts are out of the box go outside and find a place with a high wall or have a friend to help keep balance. Then walk around until comfortable. After the initial hour or so the average new bocker can walk without the aid of a wall or friend. Be sure to have all the proper safety gear before starting to jump: a helmet, wrist guards, elbow pads, and knee pads. After jumping and walking around for a while be sure to take a break as there is nothing worse than becoming tired and falling. There are many â€Å"Bocking† clubs and dealers in the Southwest region of the United States. One of my favorite clubs is the PowerRaptors. they have dominated most of the competitions here in America and even a few in Europe. Some of the members were even part of President Obama’s inauguration balls entertainment. To become a member of the PowerRaptors you have to show your skill by completing four side flips in a row