23
Nov
Jumping from viewing to viewing, literally!
Becoming green is a trend that many
estate agents have started to adopt. Showing their customers that
they no longer have a Bigfoot sized carbon footprint is
increasingly attractive, if this is true, why not have a look at
Powerbocking.
Named after the German inventor Alexander Böck,
Powerbocking is also known as 'Jumping stilts', 'spring stilts',
'power stilts', 'Power skips', 'rocket shoes', and on the southern
hemisphere it's also known as 'Kangaroo Shoes'. As it can be seen
in the picture above, Powerbocking is a spring loaded boot that
puts a spring in your step!
The science behind it is pretty easy: The downward force is
created in each step, stride and jump. This gravitational energy is
transferred into the springs that let the user bounce back, letting
them generally jump between 3 and 5 meters and run up to speeds of
20mph and each stride is around 9 feet!
The Poweriser tread point is fitted directly under the foot
which makes it an extension of your own leg. Estate agents can move
in the exactly same fashion as they normally walk or run.
Powerisers or Powerbocks have claimed health benefits. They
improve cardiovascular circulation, burn calories, tones, and
reduces the collision with joints. Estate Agents can not only
improve their carbon footprint but also get fit at the same
time.
Imagine a property viewers surprise when they see their estate
agent striding down the street without breaking a sweat!
Check out this video of the European Poweriser Team in Prague. The video
shows a mini-Olympics style events such as sprinting as well as
some dazzling stunts.
Also check out this video of an Office
Poweriser Challenge. An office worker attempts 4 challenges in
his office including walking down the stairs and sitting in a
chair!
Remember safety first - wear protective gear such as elbow pads
and helmets.
Powerisers or Powerbocks are available from around
£180-£200.
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