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posted on 26-10-2015 at 07:10 AM

no wind jumping

Here's something you can do on a no wind day if you want to try and hurt yourself

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posted on 26-10-2015 at 08:02 AM

Dude, the rupture potential alone will keep me from this fad. Doh!

In the same way as you can fill your mind with dread closer to our home by hanging out on YouTube watching Kitemares, if this adult version of the Pogo Stick were ever to catch on (something I doubt) then the possibilities for video-captured severe orthopedic trauma (and soft tissue destruction as mentioned in my opening statement) are nearly endless.

Thanks.... but I'll pass. :karate:

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posted on 26-10-2015 at 12:05 PM

Alternatively.....

2 words.... Trampoline Park.

Bonus points if you can find a trampoline park that will let you use a BounceBoard.

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posted on 26-10-2015 at 01:01 PM

I see these and raise you jumping stilts.

More height, more speed, more possible serious injury... So of course I'm dieing to get a pair, or is it dieing when I get a pair?

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posted on 26-10-2015 at 01:19 PM

Quote: Originally posted by volock

I see these and raise you jumping stilts.

More height, more speed, more possible serious injury... So of course I'm dieing to get a pair, or is it dieing when I get a pair?

Interesting that they use the word "Heaven" in their name. Do you get to go there if this is how you check out? :duh:

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posted on 26-10-2015 at 02:27 PM

Quote: Originally posted by volock

I see these and raise you jumping stilts.

More height, more speed, more possible serious injury... So of course I'm dieing to get a pair, or is it dieing when I get a pair?

More often than not, I expect it goes like this....

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posted on 26-10-2015 at 02:36 PM

I've looked at high-tech pogo sticks and jumping stilts and always come away with the impression that either would likely be my last purchase.

It sure does like nice not having to obsess over the wind forecast though.

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posted on 26-10-2015 at 02:49 PM

Quote: Originally posted by rofer

It sure does like nice not having to obsess over the wind forecast though.

Get some xULs.....

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posted on 26-10-2015 at 02:56 PM

Quote: Originally posted by indigo_wolf

Quote: Originally posted by rofer

It sure does like nice not having to obsess over the wind forecast though.

Get some XULs.....

XULs? You definitely have my interest. I probably don't need a new thing to buy though.

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posted on 26-10-2015 at 03:06 PM

Quote: Originally posted by rofer

I know... Luckily I started unicycling and have my triathlon habit to hold me over in the summer.... But I'm always just about to think about buying jumping stilts then going, but that's a good amount out of the kite fund, better not... Also the wife might kill me if I did, which I keep telling her is redundant.

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posted on 26-10-2015 at 03:27 PM

I had the stilts. Steep learning curve but man are they fun. Running in them was amazing, fast and ugly when you tripped. Sold them and bought an '06 Frenzy.

Sometimes I wish I had them still.

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posted on 26-10-2015 at 03:38 PM

Mountain unicycling has been my go-to thing when there isn't wind, but I'm constantly looking for new stuff since nothing I've found has been as good as kiting.

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posted on 26-10-2015 at 06:54 PM

That = Truth rofer. Nothing is close to kiting in scratching that itch/head clearing/fun. Then again you're probably enough better on your unicycle, that you might be able to handle the fun that's been my attempting BC Wheel + kite!

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posted on 26-10-2015 at 09:45 PM

My new no wind toy has 8 strings, makes pretty music and has me visiting another forum.... but I promise I'm not cheating

I'm going to take a nap now

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posted on 27-10-2015 at 05:02 AM

Quote: Originally posted by soliver

but I promise I'm not cheating

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posted on 27-10-2015 at 09:07 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Feyd

I had the stilts. Steep learning curve but man are they fun. Running in them was amazing, fast and ugly when you tripped. Sold them and bought an '06 Frenzy.

Sometimes I wish I had them still.

Which ones did you have? I'm curious, as my mind keeps bringing me back to, well you learned to juggle, and to unicycle, how hard can this be? And they look way too fun.

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posted on 27-10-2015 at 09:30 AM

Quote: Originally posted by volock

...how hard can this be?

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posted on 27-10-2015 at 12:11 PM

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Quote: Originally posted by rofer

Quote: Originally posted by indigo_wolf

Quote: Originally posted by rofer

It sure does like nice not having to obsess over the wind forecast though.

Get some XULs.....

XULs? You definitely have my interest. I probably don't need a new thing to buy though.

xUL = Extra Ultra Light

Listing out the xUL single line kites....

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posted on 27-10-2015 at 01:01 PM

Sam, I thought I recognized the building in the last video. It's the air force museum in Dayton, OH. I've been there before. It's an incredible museum.