It’s not really “Travel” per se, but want to talk about going from one place to another. There are a lot of jumping toys that gets you to point A to point B, but today, let’s talk about pogo stick. A pogo stick is a device that allows you to jump off the ground from a standing position. This is done with the aid of a spring that is below the two-foot pads on a pole that extends to a height which allows the user to hold and control the pogo stick. The design was patented in 1919.
Pogo sticks are still popular as toys and exercise equipment even though it is a century since they first came into use. You will find many different designs and looks, but the basic design as given above still holds true and has largely remained unchanged over the years. The use of a pogo stick requires a fair amount of physical strength, as well as mental alertness to ensure that you stay balanced on it without falling over. You have to take care to remain properly centered on the stick, while at the same time flexing your knees to create the required bounce. You also need to learn to shift your body weight so that the stick moves forward, backward, or sideways. Pogo sticks can be used, and are being used by people of both genders and of all ages, and some designs nowadays are advanced and extreme enough to be considered adult pogo stick.
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Working out on pogo sticks is an exercise that also improves mental clarity, and gives a sense of accomplishment to the person. It is a form of exercise that can never be boring and can be practiced in the home, in the yard, in parks or other open areas, and gives a sense of freedom while giving you all the exercise that you need. It is a toy that can make you taller, act as transportation and can be enjoyed by both the young and the old.
Pogo sticks are affordable in the basic wooden models, though there are models that are made of metal and come with a lot of add-ons. Pogo sticks are safe to use and can be less dangerous than bicycles, as a bike is traveling at speed when a kid falls off it. Even so, it is quite safe if kids using it for the first time are equipped with knee pads, elbow guards and helmets so that there is a lesser chance of injury. The challenge of mastering the bouncing and staying upright on a pogo stick is something that brings a smile on most children’s faces. Once they master this basic art, children are bound to try out tricks like bouncing without holding on to the stick, doing standups on sticks and other things like somersaults. In fact, riding on pogo sticks has become a sport that is widely practiced and invites a user to many competitions.
Pogo sticks make for simple toys that are easy to understand and are not complicated like many of the toys of today, which often require grownups to intervene and teach the children how to use them. Kids are happiest with toys that are child-friendly and which can still give them a lot of fun while allowing them to expend all the energy that they naturally have. They also do not require much of space to keep away, and can easily be kept behind doors, resting against walls or in corners, while being easily accessible for the fun that their use does bring.
Pogo sticks can also come with stilts, though balancing on them is something that does require a lot of practice. A great advantage with pogo sticks is that they do not require batteries like many of today’s modern day toys need. They are ready to go into action in an instant and lead to wholesome fun, that allows children to use up a lot of their energy.