Why are jumping stilts taking the USA by storm?
Although the German designer created jumping stilts to “facilitate means of transportation” this new means of transportation has already morphed into “FUN” redefined. These bionic looking leg attachments are portable, affordable, faster and more fun than walking.
Sure you can get from one place to another faster, but by simply strapping a pair on, the user becomes superhuman. They stand 18″ taller than everyone else ,and instantly have superhuman athletic abilities. Running becomes a simple prance.
Bockers, as they’re called, can leap tall fences, fly up or down staircases, flip over walls or cars, or simply display any individual expression that seems fit for the moment. Jumping Stilts are an adrenaline junkie’s dream come true. Why? For the simple thrill of it.
With strict, competitive team sports on the decline, action sports is so appealing because it brings out individual expression, creativity and risk. Today’s young adults are addicted to the excitement of big air, the danger of performing something they never dreamed of, and the ability to stretch their boundaries when they can.
This pushing the boundaries gives today’s youth the feeling of strength, confidence and invincibility. One’s imagination is the only competitor when bocking in the USA! The threat of injury while using jumping stilts has become more of an attraction than a obstacle. This threat actually raises the desire to push one’s limits. The skills, tricks and activities are almost unlimited for owners of jumping stilts.
They can be worn everywhere and each moment can be directed into a new stunt. You don’t need a park, or lake, or snow covered mountain to try new tricks on jumping stilts. Any age, gender or athletic ability can strap on a pair of jumping stilts and have fun trying something new. With bocking being so new in the USA, there really are no icons, or champions to watch or learn from.
Anyone who has the desire to step up and be the next action sports pioneer can be. Those that become skilled today will be the heroes of cartoons and cereal boxes tomorrow. Big Air is here to stay, and jumping stilts allows anyone, anywhere to throw any big air trick they chose. Having fun in unique environments, with unlimited possibilities of fun, the risk of inqury, and the ability to master unthinkable stunts are the elements of bocking that today’s adrenaline seekers want. And jumping stilts deliver!
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