Stunt pogo is regarded to be one of the latest adventure sports practiced by adventure lovers. Stunt pogo is also known by the name of xpogo . Stunt pogo is similar to the other extreme adventure sports , where people perform various movements attached with a device. The sport with most resemblance with stunt pogo is skateboarding . The origin of stunt pogo can be traced back to the twentieth century. Since the time of its advent, stunt pogo has been gaining popularity all over the world.
The device, which is used during stunt pogo , is called pogo stick . The stick is usually considered to be a toy for children. However, that toy modified and advanced has become the gear for one of the extreme adventure sports . The word pogo has been derived from “ Pohlmann and Goppel ”, who manufactured the pogo sticks for the first time. A pogo stick is a stick, which is used for hopping and jumping. The device has three parts, a pole, a T-bar handle and footpads. The bottom end of pogo stick is generally covered with rubber. The movement of pogo stick is resulted from the spring attached with the pole below the footpads. Using pogo sticks , people can hop in air to height of several feet.
People expert in riding pogo sticks indulge in
stunt pogo . During the event, they perform various tricks and movements in air. To cater to the demand of the sport, pogo sticks have undergone much changes and developments.
Vurtego and
Flybar are two variations of
pogo sticks , which are preferred by many people for reaching the extra height provided by them.
Stunt pogo is an extreme
outdoor activity , which involves in potential risk factor. For this reason, only the experienced and expert people should try their hand in stunt pogo.