Traditional pogo sticks are lame. They are hard to ride and, even if you are good, the best you can do is get three inches off the ground. Not any more. Witness the Vurtego Extreme Pogo. Rather than riding on a steel spring, Vurtego Extreme riders bounce on a cushion of air. Modern Marvels has a slick explanation of how it works. Or just check out this vid.Friday, January 16, 2009
GearMania: Hopped Up
Traditional pogo sticks are lame. They are hard to ride and, even if you are good, the best you can do is get three inches off the ground. Not any more. Witness the Vurtego Extreme Pogo. Rather than riding on a steel spring, Vurtego Extreme riders bounce on a cushion of air. Modern Marvels has a slick explanation of how it works. Or just check out this vid.