tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17875558702020391672024-03-13T01:43:58.617-04:00Powerbocking BlogDC Power Stilts' blog supports the local community: Features include powerbocking hints, instructional details, notifications of sales, news about the business, service updates, maintenance tips, community reports, poetry, philosophy and announcements of interest.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787555870202039167.post-48248618257214048872015-05-22T17:15:00.003-04:002015-05-22T17:18:08.834-04:00DC Power Stilts Appears on ABC7DC Power Stilts was chosen to appear on <i>Good Morning Washington </i>on May 20, 2015. Workout Wednesday is a segment devoted to finding fun new ways of getting exercise. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Eileen-Whelan/155935567818105">Eileen Whelan</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheJulieWright">Julie Wright</a> hosted most of the filming while on stilts! Please watch the clips below, and spread the word about powerbocking as a workout!<br />
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Thanks also to Jordan for coming out to help!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787555870202039167.post-38357287186630393572015-02-06T01:20:00.001-05:002017-09-28T00:27:59.139-04:00Jumping Stilt Modifications for Traction in WinterThe 7 League Boots and Poweriser Stilts come with a durable polyurethane hoof that is designed to optimize the balance between traction and durability on most surfaces. However the stock hoof is fairly poor on a wet or slippery surface that you might encounter in Winter time.<br />
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But there is good news! You can turn an old (or new) bike tire into a set of Tyre Socks which will give you more traction. Mountain bike tires would be best for mud and water while snow tires would be best for ice and snow.<br />
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Another modification idea/approach: Attach Snow Spikes</h4>
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Spikes from <a href="http://www.icespike.com/">http://www.icespike.com </a></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787555870202039167.post-58948800319940899082015-01-08T03:21:00.000-05:002015-02-06T01:22:09.371-05:007s Stilts Strap Recall: Free Warrenty Replacements<table style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;">
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It has come to our attention that several DC Power Stilts customers in the USA have been having problems with the straps that come with the <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/products-7-League-stilts.php">7LeagueBoot GT Cobra</a>. The issue is that the straps that initially came with the stilts were not made strong enough and will break / crack with normal usage. (see image to the left)<br />
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Because DC Power Stilts puts customers first, <b>we suggest that all users of the 7s upgrade</b> this part to the new <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/products-binding-upgrade.php#StrapsOnly">DC Power Stilts Foot Strap Upgrade</a>, and will be sending them out free during 2015. All orders of the 7s stilts from 2015 onward will ship with this upgrade already installed.<br />
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The upgrade is much stronger is more comfortable, and can be installed with just a philips head screwdriver and an adjustable (or 8mm) wrench.<br />
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To qualify for the free upgrade you must:<br />
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<li>Not have made a previous warranty claim regarding your foot straps</li>
<li>Have a US shipping address </li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787555870202039167.post-81786247559889702982013-10-01T03:33:00.000-04:002015-02-06T01:23:55.223-05:00DC Power Stilts Social Media ChannelsLots of crickets over here in the blog! We still are powerbocking, helping people find stilts, evaluating models and brands of jumping stilts, promoting the sport, and even writing about jumping Stilts.<br />
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... But the blog has been quiet. <br />
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We've found that Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube are slightly more interactive ways to connect with our community so please check us out, comment, like, share & follow our social media channels:<br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/DCPowerStilts">YouTube: DC Power Stilts</a></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787555870202039167.post-42719781826615801232012-12-27T12:14:00.001-05:002015-02-06T01:26:48.508-05:00Jumping Stilt Reviews: Poweriser, 7 Stilts, Air-trekker, PowerStriderWhen it comes to jumping stilts, spring stilts, Powerisers, and Powerbocking in general there seems to be a fair amount of <b>Brand Confusion</b>.<br />
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The difficulties start at the generic name for jumping/spring/power stilts and the sport of powerbocking. Adding to it is the fact that stilts made in the same factory are often named and branded differently by each importer and customer. Even the model names can be designed to confuse.<br />
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The USA enjoys having multiple brands of stilts available for purchase. As an expert, instructor, and independent dealer, DC Power Stilts is in a good position to review all brands of stilts brands to offer and to evaluate jumping stilts on their merits.<br />
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The major brands and models available in the USA are as follows:<br />
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<b>Poweriser</b><br />
Models: Standard, Advanced, Kids<br />
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The first licensee of the German patent, <i>Hitech & C Co</i> was the company to start mass production and consumer pricing to the market. Essentially they created the recreational market for spring stilts.
Manufactured by a Korean company in the Philippines, their production quality has been decent over time. Although their design improvements are mostly related to making the product cheaper to compete better with the Chinese brands, they offer a <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/guarantees.php">good warranty</a> and generally hold up well.
Poweriser currently hold the patent for inventing the popular kids-sized stilts and generally stands by their products and offers a good value.<br />
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<b>Verdict: We offer and recommend this brand for their durability and value.</b> <br />
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<b>Air Trekker & Chinese brands</b>
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US Models: CZ-Adult, CZ-Extreme, Youth, M115<br />
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The <i>Guangzhou Up Wing Sport Goods Industry</i> in China started as a knock-off producer, with PoweriZer (note the Z instead of S), but the confusion was ended via a court case that forced them to change the product name. They currently manufacture stilts under the following additional brands: <i>PowerStrider</i>, <i>Upwing</i>, <i>Pro Jump</i>, <i>Fly Jumper</i>. The Chinese have brought prices way down by lowering the manufacturing quality. Many of their stilts were shipped with springs that snapped in half
right out of the box (see photo).<br />
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On the plus side, the Chinese company has innovated design-wise by copying and mass producing the designs of some of the high-end stilts. As a result, they had some misses like the ill-fated tilting footplate models, but they also had some hits like the CZ Aluminum model which are under eight lbs each instead of ten. Being 20% lighter makes a big difference. While the design of the CZ stilts are very good for the price, the problem is that they suffer from cheap manufacturing and don't hold up with serious use.
We <a href="http://powerstilts.blogspot.com/2009/11/recommend-powerstrider-olympic-aluminum.html">recommend the PowerStrider Brand</a> but they closed their doors after being unable to profit due to warranty claims from production quality. Parts for this brand is still available via the Air Trekker line and website.
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<b>Verdict: These are the cheapest which makes them a good choice as a novelty
gift or item, but these stilts break in various ways for those who regularly
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<b>The 7 League Stilts</b>
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US Models: <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/products-7-League-stilts.php">GT Cobra</a><br />
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In answer to the demand for higher-quality mass produced stilts, stilts enthusiasts in Europe formed <i>Future Tech</i> to refine, improve, and test the designs for mass production in China. The 7 league Boots brand has higher quality parts and some design improvements: the springs are a bit more responsive, the cuff is held more tightly in place, and they are much more durable overall.
Their 2012 introduction to the USA market didn't go smoothly because there were several fixes required to be made by the importer.<br />
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<b>Verdict: Even though these are the most expensive stilts on the market, DC Power Stilts was impressed enough with this brand to acquire them and <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/products-7-League-stilts.php">now offers the GT Cobra for sale</a> in North America.</b><br />
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<b>Other Brands ($1,500+) </b><br />
If you would like more information about some of the $1,500+ import or custom build options, <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/signupform.php">send your question</a> and we'll respond with more info.<b> </b>Generally the mass-produced brands above offer 99% of the same function for a much better value.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787555870202039167.post-3408379046441546642012-12-03T23:40:00.000-05:002017-11-27T13:52:02.535-05:00Happy Holidays (Last minute Shipping)Merry Christmas, and happy holidays! There is nothing like watching someone you care about open up a large wrapped box on Christmas and their amazed expression as they realize they have been given an awesome pair of power stilts.<br />
Now I want to help make that magical moment happen. I get lots of logistical questions this time of year because the moment is fast-approaching, and FedEx isn't as fast as Santa's sleigh. Our standard shipping methods are USPS and <b>FedEx Ground</b>. The following shows FedEx shipping time. Note that it also takes about one full business day to process and pack the order. We'll work to try to ensure fast shipping times this season.<br />
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DC Power Stilts is happy to send you items using expedited delivery but the shipping cost is approximately twice the amount for FedEx 2-3x the amount for 2-day, and around 3-5x times for FedEx overnight.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787555870202039167.post-71484095046141525192012-11-12T20:55:00.001-05:002012-11-12T21:19:26.072-05:00New 7s Stilts & Black Friday DiscountThis time of year offers many, crisp cool days for outdoor fun and exercise without sweating too much, it's also the season of goodwill and generosity. Share the gift of a higher perspective!<br />
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<b>Announcing the 7s Stilts!</b><br />
DC Power Stilts has noticed that <i>7MeilenStiefel</i> (7 League Boots) are the preferred brand for serious bockers in Europe. After putting them through the test, we found that these are the highest-quality jumping stilt in production, which is why we are now offering them to our customers in the USA!<br />
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The 7s stilts offer many innovations and are perfectly suited for the teen or adult who wants a highly adjustable, high quality product at great value.<br />
> <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/products-7-League-stilts.php" target="_blank">What makes 7 League Stilts GT Cobra so great?</a><br />
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<b>Thank You </b><br />
We haven't thanked our stilts community enough for supporting DC Power Stilts so we are offering this deep discount to help you find out about this new product:<br />
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Take $70 off each pair of 7s Stilts with the coupon: <b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">OhThank7</span></b><br />
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<b>You can use this coupon right now! </b>You don't have to wait, or wake up early, or wait in line. This coupon is good until Dec 1, 2012. <b></b></blockquote>
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Here is Chris of XD Bockers first try on them.<br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/tG0m2MadinU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><div><br /></div><div>He takes a bit to become accustomed to the stilts, but warms up to them later in the day as seen in our easter meet video.<br /><p><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/A9wW-QGhj2I" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><p><br /></p><p>In short I found the build quality of the stilts to be great. The lower joint assembly was really silent in use, the springs were smooth although a bit to soft for me. The hooves were fantastic and provided excellent grip. The Cuffs were very comfortable and held up secure. </p><p>I'll be doing another follow up for my final verdict in a couple weeks. So if you haven't already please subscribe and watch for it.</p></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787555870202039167.post-66238224979871798752012-04-04T17:46:00.003-04:002012-04-06T04:37:32.299-04:007 League Boots GT Cobra UnboxingHey everyone! It's been a while, recently I just received a set of 7 league boots GT Cobras. Here is the unboxing video!<br /><br /><br /><iframe width="400" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/84jBuXhtfxA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />I've already had a chance to try them out and will be following up with my first impressions within the next couple of days. Be sure to watch for it!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787555870202039167.post-59568960723181770842011-12-14T01:31:00.003-05:002011-12-14T01:35:48.047-05:00Happy Holidays from DC Power Stilts<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/"><img border="0" alt="DC Power Stilts: Instruction > Sales > Service > Community" src="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/blog-title-med.gif" /></a><br /> <b>December 2011 - Happy Holidays!</b></p> <p>> <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/signupform.php">Sign up to get the newsletter via email</a></p> <p>Happy holidays from DC Power Stilts!<img alt="Stilting Santa" align="right" src="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/santa-stilts.jpg" /></p> <p>We give thanks for your support of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powerbocking">powerbocking</a> community, and for being a part of DC Power Stilts.</p> <p><b>It is not too late to be a gift-giving hero!</b><br /> You can put an awesome big-box gift under the tree whether you are buying sleek set of <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/products-youth.php">Poweriser Kids</a> for kids or getting <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/products-advanced.php">Poweriser Advanced</a> for your teen or kid-at-heart.</p> <p><b>Time is running out!<br /> </b>Complete your Poweriser order by Thursday and you can take advantage of our ground shipping rates to anywhere in the Continental US, with arrival by the 25th. </p> <p>We also offer expedited shipping services if needed overnight or in 2-days. Or <b>pay no shipping</b>! Our DC Headquarters is fully stocked with a pair of stilts in every size and you can load them up right into your sleigh.<br /> > <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/signupform.php">Contact us to schedule a pickup</a></p> <p><b>New Lesson Formats:<br /> </b>We still offer <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/instruction-try-out-lesson.php">10 Minute Tryout</a> Lessons and <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/instruction-private-lesson.php">Private lessons</a>. Due to customer demand, we have formalized our <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/instruction-special-event.php">special event format</a> to make it easier to get your friends a chance to go stilt walking. Lessons make a great gift too!</p> <p><b><img alt="PowerStrider USA" align="absMiddle" src="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/PowerStrider-USA.gif" /></b></p> <p><b>PowerStrider closes its USA warehouse<br /> </b>DC Power Stilts is brand-independant! We share what we know about the current trends regarding equipment. We'll test and evaluate new brands and only endorse items that would offer solid quality for a good value. We'll let you know when we endorse a product and offer you the best of what is available.</p> <p>Stay tuned, you'll be the first to know when a product meets our standards!</p> <p><b>5-Star Service:</b><br /> Customers love us, and we strive to provide consistent 5-star service! Our goal is to offer quality goods at fair prices and upfront shipping rates to anywhere in the continental USA. We also offer free customer pickup.<br /> > <a href="http://www.google.com/products/seller?cmi=24532737052049408&q=power+stilts&hl=en">Unfiltered Feedback</a> (let DC Power Stilts try to earn your 5 stars too.)<br /> > <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/products.php">DC Power Stilts Web Shop</a></p> <p><b>Want to organize powerbocking meet-ups?</b><br /> > We'll help! <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/affiliate-benefits.php">Become a DC Power Stilts Affiliate</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/powerbocking"><img border="0" alt="Join us on Facebook" src="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/facebook-fire.gif" /></a></p> <p>> <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/signupform.php">Sign up to get the newsletter via email</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787555870202039167.post-33663601918680786912011-05-26T02:49:00.002-04:002011-05-26T02:54:08.163-04:00Newsletter: May 2011 - Spring Stilt Season<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/"><img border="0" alt="DC Power Stilts: Instruction > Sales > Service > Community" src="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/blog-title-med.gif" /></a></p><p>Dear Friend,</p><p>Thank you for being part of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powerbocking">powerbocking</a> community, and for your support of DC Power Stilts. We have already attended the first national bocking meetup (Bock The South) and we are gearing up for the biggest meet ever: <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/capitalbock.php">Capital Bocking USA</a>.</p><p><b>Please Join us @ Capital Bocking USA: </b>June 24-26, 2011<br />Experts on stilts from across the country will again descended upon Washington DC, leaping, bounding and performing acrobatics in competition. You can join us to compete, learn, spectate or help!<br />Lets us know that you are coming:<br />> <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/capitalbock.php">Learn More</a> <br />> <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/products-cb-shirt.php">Order your shirt</a> and/or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=209570872409600">RSVP on Facebook</a></p><br /><p><b>Schedule a Private Lesson...</b><br />DC Power Stilts is the only business on the East Coast to offer beginner, advanced, and intermediate instruction. You can skip the awkward beginner phase, jump into impressive tricks, or get live, video analysis so your big stunts are smooth and graceful!<br />> <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/lessons.php">Private lessons</a> and <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/learning.php">Free Tips</a></p><p><b>Bring an Unforgettable Experience to your Next Event</b><br />DC Power Stilts can bring an unforgettable stilts try-out experience to your next event. People at your event will partner up to share a new exciting and memorable experience. 100% interactive and fun.<br />> <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/signupform.php">Lets set something up</a></p><p><b>5-Star Service</b><br />Customers love us, and we strive to provide consistent 5-star service! Our goal is to offer quality goods at fair prices and upfront shipping rates to anywhere in the continental USA. We also offer free customer pickup.<br />> <a href="http://www.google.com/products/seller?cmi=24532737052049408&q=power+stilts&hl=en">Unfiltered Feedback</a> (let DC Power Stilts try to earn your 5 stars too.)<br />> <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/products.php">DC Power Stilts Web Shop</a></p><p><b>Start a Local Powerbocking Club</b><br />> We'll help! <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/affiliate-benefits.php">Become a DC Power Stilts Affiliate</a></p><p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/powerbocking"><img border="0" alt="Join us on Facebook" src="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/facebook-fire.gif" /></a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787555870202039167.post-10130511455435174192011-05-22T19:55:00.003-04:002011-05-22T20:00:09.491-04:00Bock The South 2011: VideoThanks to David, Ann-Marie, Randy, Nick, Josie, Kathleen, and Doug for all attending and making Bock the South a blast!<br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7y_KdU82mz8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><a href="http://youtu.be/7y_KdU82mz8">Video Source</a><br /><br /><br />See you at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=209570872409600">Capital Bocking 2011</a>!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787555870202039167.post-20659845304662536412011-04-27T19:09:00.004-04:002011-04-27T19:16:30.533-04:00Bock Report: Easter BockHello all!<div><br /></div><div>We had a fantastic Easter. The XD Bockers went out to the park. Totting bunny ears, and baskets full of easter eggs. We had a fantastic time handing them out to kids of all ages at the park. Not to mention enjoyed hopping around.</div><div><br /></div><div>Watch our events video to see us at it.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="349" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Lln9iZlrekc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><div><br /></div><div>Alternate link <a href="http://youtu.be/Lln9iZlrekc">here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Don't forget to make time for <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=108305602582145">Bock the South</a>! It's coming up fast on the first weekend of May. See you out there!<br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787555870202039167.post-38095823161148649582011-03-06T12:36:00.006-05:002011-03-06T12:48:58.554-05:00Bock The South 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJUnpNCvuufmVOHxmPAwDGP9J8hs9x_UZvegMWjkGg4L_5e-BDnCGhwJ69vL193uwUweCwwyIRhzjTYY204tCvqqrMftR2pUMjfzEOGJt4gFySxsiEBxAugqnSLXiCZgvvZESi6Nr-PM0/s1600/BTS11Logo.PNG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJUnpNCvuufmVOHxmPAwDGP9J8hs9x_UZvegMWjkGg4L_5e-BDnCGhwJ69vL193uwUweCwwyIRhzjTYY204tCvqqrMftR2pUMjfzEOGJt4gFySxsiEBxAugqnSLXiCZgvvZESi6Nr-PM0/s400/BTS11Logo.PNG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581023536616266706" /></a><p class="MsoNormal">Mark your calendars for May the 7th through the 8th. The XD Bockers of Savannah, Georgia are hosting the first annual Jumping Stilts meet up event for the Southern United States.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Powerbockers from all over will travel to Savannah, GA. To meet up, and participate in some powerbocking.</p><a href="http://www.xdbockers.com/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhZ_LH2XOP2cll59u8YGy1zuEkw0ulZheVPwxaoBUtkuo8OCvv_hujSh8oZcU71u0ZWvI3epud_WGOLBs4RRDIRwFmdh7xh_5ElvNCjFdR1iLhu3h0fc_nIbq75Ryib13FRelAzu1iPbY/s200/xdbockersorange.jpg" style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 75px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581024431952215138" /></a><p class="MsoNormal">Check out our <a href="http://xdbockers.com/Promos/BockTheSouth2011.pdf">Event Flyer</a>. Excited? Print it out and show some friends. Don't forget to RSVP on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=108305602582145">Facebook Event page</a>!</p><p class="MsoNormal">Keep an eye out for more event details as they come!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787555870202039167.post-1784061034669253872011-02-20T20:02:00.003-05:002011-02-20T20:10:19.999-05:002/11/2011 XD Bockers meet<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WjbQM3XWjAQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WjbQM3XWjAQ">Source</a><div><br /><p><br />Above you'll find the last video edited together by our club. It basically is just some random clips at one of our most recent meet ups. In it we gave a lot of walking lessons, and did some light bouncing around.<br /><br />If you happen to be in Georgia and have wanted to get a free walking lesson and a chance to try out. Do not forget that it's available through <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.XDBockers.com">XD Bockers</a><br /><br />We plan on releasing more videos throughout the season as the weather continues to stay nice. Keep an eye out here for any release!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787555870202039167.post-7411817279038493852011-01-19T19:39:00.002-05:002011-01-19T19:43:30.791-05:00Trick Spotlight: Eltovator<center><span><p><br /></p></span></center><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; ">Named after Elton the originator of this unusual technique. The Eltovator is deemed a trick due to the difficulty of the maneuver. The user gets on the ground on there knees directly behind them. Then with a burst of energy backwards. They hurl themselves over their hooves. As the hooves pivot on the ground. They quickly stand and take a step to balance themselves.</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:small"><p>This takes loads of practice to accomplish. We recommend you practice in the grass. As the falls forward upon failing this trick can hurt. Mainly in the wrists and knees.</p><br /><p>But here's a basic how to once you've found yourself on the ground.<br /><br />Get to the position as shown in the below videos.<br /><br />Get your mind focused to do the trick. Take a couple small "practice motions" to help get ready if needed.<br /><br />Lean as far back towards your hooves as you can.<br /><br />We highly recommend you put both hands at the bottom of your spring and hold on. This gets your bodies weight far enough back to pivot on the springs properly when you attempt this.<br /><br />As you go backwards and pivot over your hooves, Let go of the springs, stand up and step immediately forward. Other wise you'll fall.</p><br /><p><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="560" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/F2J2zXO5JUA" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /></p><p>Video <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2J2zXO5JUA" target="_blank">here</a> on youtube. Or head over to <a href="http://xdbockers.com/" target="_blank">xdbockers.com</a> and check out the trick section!</p> </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787555870202039167.post-73849369029814133992010-11-27T16:03:00.002-05:002010-11-27T16:06:17.940-05:00DCpowerstilts meet the XD Bockers<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bCORAz4bpe4?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bCORAz4bpe4?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />We had a great meet up in Savannah, Georgia with David from DCpowerstilts and all the local members of the XD Bockers. Josie, Doug, Kathleen, and DJ were all able to join David and Anne-marieUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787555870202039167.post-53889811603935414192010-10-05T23:01:00.000-04:002010-10-06T05:05:37.091-04:00October 2010 Newsletter - Awesome Halloween Ideas<span style="font-weight: bold;">October 2010 Newsletter - Don't Fall Autumn Edition</span><br /><br />Happy October! Insanely hot, Summer days are now in the past. Crisp, cool days are perfect for stepping out on your power stilts. Some thoughts and ideas for the season:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Halloween is coming up...</span><br />Costume time! How about blowing them all away by adding some stilts... Some costume ideas that work great with power stilts: <a href="http://www.dustycouture.com/dustybacon/Post_Images/2010_Winter_Spring/YurisIV/YurisIV0222.jpg">Burner</a>, <a href="http://www.circusentertainers.co.uk/Images/Stiltwalkers/Showgirls-stilts.jpg">Stilt Showgirl</a>, <a href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1307/824149755_a49394b6fd.jpg">Satyr</a>, <a href="http://www.enlighted.com/media/jumperstilts/jumper_500.jpg">SciFi Punk</a>, <a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/03/photogalleries/equinox-solar-new-year/images/primary/090319-04-poland-equinox-marzanna_big.jpg">Parade Jester</a>, <a href="http://www.theroyalhalf.com/images/stories/10/February/476801_550x550_mb_art_r0.jpeg">Uncle Sam</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5413527&o=all&op=1&view=all&subj=36211289883&id=604235764">Demon</a>, <a href="http://www.stiltwalkers.co.uk/Images/Halloween/stilt-angel.jpg">Angel</a>, Cheerleader, creature, alien, etc. (Click links to see photo ideas) You'll want to get your stilts ASAP if you don't already have a pair because you will need time to practice.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Remember Stilting over the Summer in DC?</span><br /><a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/product-thumbs/cb-usa-shirt.gif"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 73px; height: 75px;" src="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/product-thumbs/cb-usa-shirt.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a>Commemorate and show off your unique skills with a DC-themed "Capital Bocking USA"<a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/products-cb-shirt.php"> wicking, active performance shirt</a>. The all-American design is perfect for showing your patriotic during this election season as well. <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/products-cb-shirt.php"> Show off your patriotic red, white & blue for just $28</a>.<br />(Limited supply, so <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/products-cb-shirt.php">order soon</a> to ensure you can get one in your size.)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">New: Private Event Try-out lessons</span><br />DC Power Stilts is equipped to provide try-out lessons for your next event. Over fifty try-out lessons were given at a big <a href="http://digitalcapitalweek.org/2010/06/a-night-of-excitement-dcweek-opening-party/">opening party</a> put on by the famous PinkLine Project. Let me know if your event needs an interactive component that will make a big splash!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">If Autumn leads to a Fall...</span><br /><a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/products-viking-skate-helmet.php"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 64px; height: 75px;" src="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/product-thumbs/viking-helmet.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a>Safety gear is so important that DC Power Stilts now carries high-end <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/products-triple8-pads.php">Triple-Eight Saver Series Protective Gear</a>, and <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/products-viking-skate-helmet.php">Viking Skate Helmets</a>. Although hard falling is unusual, wearing these cool pads every time further minimizes your risks. <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/product-thumbs/triple8-hiredhands.gif"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 72px; height: 75px;" src="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/product-thumbs/triple8-hiredhands.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a>Wrist protection is extremely important so I am testing top-of-the-line Triple-Eight "Hired Hands" wrist protection (pictured right). Seems to me keeping your hands safe is worth the $40. Let us know if you would be interested in a pair.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">5-Star Service</span><br />Customers love us, and we strive to provide consistent <a href="http://www.google.com/products/seller?cmi=24532737052049408&q=power+stilts&hl=en">5-star service</a>! Our goal is to offer quality goods at fair prices and upfront shipping rates to anywhere in the continental USA. We also offer free customer pickup.<br />> <a href="http://www.google.com/products/seller?cmi=24532737052049408&q=power+stilts&hl=en">Unfiltered Feedback</a> (let DC Power Stilts try to earn your 5 stars too.)<br />> <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/products.php">DC Power Stilts Web Shop</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Upcoming Meetup: Rally to Restore Sanity / Keep Fear Alive</span><br />October 30 - National Mall, Washington, DC<br />What happens when political comedians get together to put on a huge show in the middle of Washington DC? No one knows since it's never been done... Lets attend on stilts!<br />> Let me know if you would like to join us.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Upcoming Meetups: XD Bockers</span> (DC Power Stilts Affiliate)<br />Weekly - Savannah, Georgia<br />> <a href="http://www.xdbockers.com/">Learn More</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">And finally, please join us on Facebook!</span><br />Your feed will immediately get tips, news, coupons, event announcements, videos, and who-knows-what-else.<br />> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/powerbocking">DC Power Stilts</a><br /><br />Do you know someone who should try walking on stilts? Please FWD this blog entry along! Thanks.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787555870202039167.post-63305561243894670352010-08-02T17:17:00.001-04:002010-08-02T17:18:59.423-04:00Tips: Springs Break In Period<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Powerbocking Tips and Advice:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">New Poweriser spring break in period</span></span></div><br />When you have either first strapped on your brand new set of Jumping Stilts. Or have recently replaced your springs. You'll notice that the spring is stiff and slightly difficult to compress. For a Newbie this is something you won't be able to tell the difference on. But for an experienced user, you'll notice that you won't even get any give in the spring at all.<br /><br />This is simply due to the way springs are made. Over time the fiberglass in side begins to break down resulting in a softer and more responsive feel.<br /><br />New users will need to use this period to work on mostly walking, and light running. Try simple Pogo Jumps and Bounces on the spring for a while. Typically about the time you get the basics down your springs will have "broken in" and you'll get the response you need out of them.<br /><br />A good way to spot Unbroken in Springs against a Broken in Springs is when you wear them. Broken in springs will bounce ever so slightly as you walk. Unbroken in springs will stay stiff as a board and not move at all.<br /><br />For experienced users it's best to break your springs in by first walking around for a couple minutes. Adjust yourself to the feeling you've almost forgotten about from when you were a newbie. Do a small jump. Walk a bit, and begin jumping more and more.<br /><br />Springs break down quickest after being nearly bottomed out constantly. Just take it slow and you'll find that you've broken your spring in after only a couple sessions.<br /><br />Tip: Try a bunch of set ups. Run into a jump, launch yourself from one foot. Land hard utilizing your arms to help bottom. Keep going until you've nearly bottomed about three times.<br /><br />Mix those up with some hard pogo jumps. Be sure to use both legs equally to keep wear even on both springs.<br /><br />Remember! If this seems like hard or annoying work. Think of it this way. You're burning a bunch of calories! An average adult will burn nearly 300 calories in 15 minutes of jumping.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787555870202039167.post-14431063211738956562010-06-22T21:06:00.003-04:002010-06-22T21:13:10.656-04:00Bock Report: Take a Kid FishingA couple weeks back the <a href="http://www.xdbockers.com">XD Bockers</a> of Savannah, Georgia. Attended a charity event for the Children's Miracle Network. Two Local Members showed up, as well as a guest from the Midwest portion of our group. <br /><br />Savannah Now a local paper highlighted the fundraiser with a notice towards us in it.<br /><blockquote><br />Fishing wasn't the only activity of the day at The Farm. D.J. Bothwell entertained the crowd by doing stunts on his power stilts,<br /><br />"I saw people doing this on YouTube," Bothwell said. "I started a club in Savannah and I teach people how to do this. I'm here today entertaining the kids."<br /><br />Bothwell was getting mixed reactions. The kids were delighted, the parents - not so much.<br /><br />"Some of the kids ask about it, and their parents tell them, 'It's not for kids,'" Bothwell said. "I say, 'Well, actually, it is,' and the parents say, 'No, it isn't.'"<br /><br />The leaps and somersaults were certainly impressive, and even just running, it was obvious Bothwell was having fun. "It's a full body workout," he said. "I don't think of it as exercise when I'm doing it. It's a lot of fun and you get a good workout as a benefit."</blockquote><br /><br /> You can view the entire article <a href="http://savannahnow.com/west-chatham/2010-06-16/sams-club-take-kid-fishing-event-makes-big-splash">Here</a>. The online article doesn't have any pictures of us. But the printed paper has a picture of DJ landing from a jump.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787555870202039167.post-87520589605015482012010-05-28T00:59:00.000-04:002010-05-28T03:25:36.644-04:00You're Invited to go Stilting<div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">May 2010 - Spring into Summer!<br /></div><br />Yes, its soon going to be a fabulous day to go stilting. Whether you're doing jumps in your local park, running around town, or going going for a hike in the country, power stilts are a fun, aerobic way to actively enjoy a lovely day.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Get Into It!</span><br />If you have been waiting to try it, now is a great time. What is it all about? Some of the latest activities have been posted about below on the Powerbocking Blog. It's easy to <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/tryout.php">sign up for a free try-out lesson</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Connect With --or Become-- An Affiliate</span><br />DC Power Stilts believes that you should be able to connect with us at a local level. That is why I support a <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/affiliate-about.php">network of affiliates</a> all across the country who are promoting the sport, having some fun and even earning cash. Affiliates want to help you learn more about the sport.<br /><br />We are looking for people who want to organize groups, make friends, and have fun on stilts. DC Power Stilts Affiliates get generous commissions, special benefits, and unbeatable prices on gear. A new online affiliate management site even makes it easy to create tracking codes, track earnings and measure your success in real-time when a customer enters your codes.<br />> <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/affiliate-about.php">Find an affiliate</a><br />> <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/affiliate-benefits.php">Apply to become part of the team</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">You're Invited to Attend: Capital Bocking USA 2010</span><br />Friday, June 25- Sunday, June 27<br />Last year's largest meet-up event in the USA was featured in the Washington Post and other news. This year it looks like it is continuing to grow. Join with experts on stilts from across the country in <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washington DC</span>, leaping, bounding and performing acrobatics in our iconic city. We'll have several events that will include various challenges, for an enjoyable weekend of powerbocking. Suitable for beginners who have their own stilts and can walk on them unassisted.<br /><br />Last year's comments: "150% fun", "learned alot", "don't hesitate to come!"<br />> Hurry! <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/products-cb-shirt.php">Pre-order the shirt</a> for just $20, ($30 after June 3rd)!<br />> <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/capitalbock.php">Learn more + RSVP today</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Get Outfitted With Our 5-Star Service</span><br />Our customers love us, and we strive to provide <a href="http://www.google.com/products/seller?cmi=24532737052049408&q=power+stilts&hl=en">consistent 5-star service</a>! Our goal is to offer quality goods at good values and upfront shipping rates to anywhere in the continental USA. We also offer free customer pickup. (For shipping rate, add something to the DC Power Stilts Web Shop, and click on shipping.)<br />> <a href="http://www.google.com/products/seller?cmi=24532737052049408&q=power+stilts&hl=en">Unfiltered Feedback</a> (let DC Power Stilts try to earn your 5 stars too.)<br />> <a href="http://www.dcpowerstilts.com/products.php">DC Power Stilts Web Shop</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Upcoming Meetup: Stiltwerks Annual Bock Off</span><br />June 18-20 - Las Vegas, Nevada<br />> <a href="http://www.stiltwerks-inc.com/SABO/">Learn More</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Upcoming Meetups: XD Bockers</span> (DC Power Stilts Affiliate)<br />Weekly - Savannah, Georgia<br />> <a href="http://www.xdbockers.com/">Learn More</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Safety Note:</span><br />First-Generation PowerStrider Olympic Stilts came with a clamp screw and wing nut that easily becomes stripped. Stripped clamp screws will negatively affect the performance of the cuff. PowerStrider will replace this part for affected Customers.<br />> <a href="http://powerstilts.blogspot.com/2010/05/safety-bulletin-powerstrider-olympics.html">Notice on the Powerbocking Blog</a><br />> <a href="http://powerstilts.blogspot.com/2010/05/safety-bulletin-powerstrider-olympics.html">Contact PowerStrider</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Join us on Facebook!</span><br />> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/powerbocking">DC Power Stilts</a><br />> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=89290893885">XD Bockers</a> (Georgia and Midwest)<br /><br />Do you know someone who should try walking on stilts? Please FWD this newsletter along!<br />> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fpowerstilts.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fyoure-invited-to-go-stilting.html&appid=2309869772">Share this note on Facebook</a>!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787555870202039167.post-13942278302774317782010-05-26T00:02:00.001-04:002010-05-27T01:44:05.945-04:00Safety Bulletin: PowerStrider Olympics<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiair6EfHnoqXNxsCfNEWah9x7FwCA4hNREnhhOLF4XnobY2RGmX_qvirfeUqC9yrOXJnVSF1iT1eK1HxdgDU6DBgQJmO7y4JEvDPn0rIK2x9d-5FOhakg8hC8uB-ih-zGzz5v9cjCsQxRK/s1600/stripped+screw.png"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiair6EfHnoqXNxsCfNEWah9x7FwCA4hNREnhhOLF4XnobY2RGmX_qvirfeUqC9yrOXJnVSF1iT1eK1HxdgDU6DBgQJmO7y4JEvDPn0rIK2x9d-5FOhakg8hC8uB-ih-zGzz5v9cjCsQxRK/s320/stripped+screw.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475471978093766306" border="0" /></a>The new generation of the PowerStrider Olmpic Stilts comes with an innovative cuff clamp. However the first design included wing-nuts which will strip the threads of the screw. When this happens, the cuff may loosen up and slip while in use.<br /><br />Since this problem can manifest itself while the stilts are in use, please be on the lookout for stripped screws and if your stilts came with a wing-nut, <a href="http://www.powerstriders.com/info.html">contact PowerStrider USA</a> about getting a free replacement under the warranty program.<br /><br />Note that the current version of the product comes with upgraded parts already.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787555870202039167.post-48352214103312308572010-04-29T08:15:00.009-04:002010-04-29T08:58:52.130-04:00Last Mondays MeetOn Monday April 26th 2010. The <a href="http://www.xdbockers.com/">XD Bockers</a> had another meet up in Savannah, Georgia. Our local official members Doug, and Josie turned out for the event. So in total there was three bockers up off the ground.<br /><br />We drew a rather large crowd by Forsyth Parks <a href="http://www.slrobertson.com/images/usa/georgia/savannah/forsyth-park-b.jpg">Fountain</a>. We performed various tricks, and answered tons of questions.<br /><br /><br />Before the big crowd hit however. A Local photographer from <a href="http://dreamweaverphotos.com/">Dream Weaver Photos</a> captured these pictures of yours truly.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijtnrqc8qDsThJLrUwIvv7uZtvmjze62UYQKwWzaNRfz1U_L8DUG8UK4NXgIHaSkmPl51C8nYzOpePRhvtViuB6ICOskIRKv6T5Pduydmulb47PqyPMjtDrbhj08vUQgYqEPnVI9YnYak/s1600/BackGrabStage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijtnrqc8qDsThJLrUwIvv7uZtvmjze62UYQKwWzaNRfz1U_L8DUG8UK4NXgIHaSkmPl51C8nYzOpePRhvtViuB6ICOskIRKv6T5Pduydmulb47PqyPMjtDrbhj08vUQgYqEPnVI9YnYak/s400/BackGrabStage.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465537041858902066" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlfNdV-Zf9cTiZ791l-KJKroxo2KK7piumu7YHJA2Lgdh4tXiSXzTirAcvnoT4wH-gA4Yd2YQD_coMt1SsR4NXlxssPsEdCP6rBtRIHUxWJw5pKWtgWJexSdJBhzeb3jOEOeNPlJjM96g/s1600/BackGrabFountain.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlfNdV-Zf9cTiZ791l-KJKroxo2KK7piumu7YHJA2Lgdh4tXiSXzTirAcvnoT4wH-gA4Yd2YQD_coMt1SsR4NXlxssPsEdCP6rBtRIHUxWJw5pKWtgWJexSdJBhzeb3jOEOeNPlJjM96g/s400/BackGrabFountain.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465537511322372130" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2brn4XRb1_xb4FjbCIUYRzEJ19ILVC298zDdmz7v4mmCm7Ut8hLUwNUK1RrlU4cwvmSPnxAUfZpiVTucwcs1vtpkRHLyxEosvGvvBWutQfSOhZyHbmmXiQEj_3iiFgbRx-SBdyW_Axg/s1600/splitkickoverfountain.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2brn4XRb1_xb4FjbCIUYRzEJ19ILVC298zDdmz7v4mmCm7Ut8hLUwNUK1RrlU4cwvmSPnxAUfZpiVTucwcs1vtpkRHLyxEosvGvvBWutQfSOhZyHbmmXiQEj_3iiFgbRx-SBdyW_Axg/s400/splitkickoverfountain.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465537771049084082" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnREhoKsQ0Wf6ZV4Wqy4VRdCSPg0-iGA_bxsphbfr1pICn9uFDWw-LMLWX0__SCNtLDSk0MNiKUAKUM49gCcJc7dwKAyd9lXFZOl3jclvk-kqhSIy3bTDCUr5BR-tqUECKHLqJGRhmFIo/s1600/ToeGrabFountain.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnREhoKsQ0Wf6ZV4Wqy4VRdCSPg0-iGA_bxsphbfr1pICn9uFDWw-LMLWX0__SCNtLDSk0MNiKUAKUM49gCcJc7dwKAyd9lXFZOl3jclvk-kqhSIy3bTDCUr5BR-tqUECKHLqJGRhmFIo/s400/ToeGrabFountain.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465537921620748514" /></a><br /><br /><br />The pictures were taken both by the fountain, and over on the stage. Overall the meet was fun. After the photos, the crowd. The three of us ran and walked all the way to the end of the park before stopping for the day. Which itself is likely a quarter mile or longer.<div><br /></div><div>We'd love to have more people to join us. So don't forget, try outs are available here in <a href="http://powerstilts.blogspot.com/2010/03/try-outs-available-in-georgia.html">Georgia</a>!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787555870202039167.post-36081040947757170162010-04-18T21:24:00.004-04:002010-04-18T21:39:52.490-04:00Try outs with the XD BockersWe've had a great few weeks here in Savannah, Georgia. The <a href="http://www.XDBockers.com">XD Bockers</a> have held weekly try outs and powerbocking meet ups. Where we have taught many interested individuals how to walk, and to start them on there way into the powerbocking world. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdRrwG4jXEH6uNr3cPuiRj-9LsX6nhmNPoccW5J-pwDCa8YkH24My8PAuS4U2o5qz06Xk1PAuavFFzzk6WlHD0_OK2BNi4YUxPuv5PtqjVOKYq_Hlqff_edl3Ta6khtecFqOwaRl-8OT4/s1600/tancydoug.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdRrwG4jXEH6uNr3cPuiRj-9LsX6nhmNPoccW5J-pwDCa8YkH24My8PAuS4U2o5qz06Xk1PAuavFFzzk6WlHD0_OK2BNi4YUxPuv5PtqjVOKYq_Hlqff_edl3Ta6khtecFqOwaRl-8OT4/s400/tancydoug.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461655607129273090" /></a><br /><br />On one weekend, Tancy came out and tried out walking. She ended up snapping a picture of myself, and Doug before she left.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitBHl-7AYMSisqXN4QunvJeNS1nO7_AkSWp72rUfYY5ns5LthbSDYSmxyxIytd6UNuyFL5m3bA-ZPc0VBJAY0ED2OXu0UJpjZBjgi_dV_PQ5drooB7BqkGRWcOrg6N82FEubSfhU81KhE/s1600/Ericastilts.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitBHl-7AYMSisqXN4QunvJeNS1nO7_AkSWp72rUfYY5ns5LthbSDYSmxyxIytd6UNuyFL5m3bA-ZPc0VBJAY0ED2OXu0UJpjZBjgi_dV_PQ5drooB7BqkGRWcOrg6N82FEubSfhU81KhE/s320/Ericastilts.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461656094413039474" /></a><br /><br /><br />Doug gave a walking lesson to Erica. After just a little while she was up and going on her own. See it IS easy!<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2q1W5myry9w&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2q1W5myry9w&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Finally, today at our most recent meet. We captured this video (from stilt height!) of another person learning to walk. <br /><br /><br />Overall we've had dozens of try outs, and hours of our own time out on powerstilts showing off for the crowds and answering questions. If you're local to Savannah, Georgia we encourage you to come out and give it a try!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787555870202039167.post-3896955124068460872010-03-17T13:07:00.013-04:002010-03-17T14:43:52.538-04:00Picnic and Tryout on 3/14On Sunday March 14th. The XD Bockers held a surprise try out and picnic meet up. At Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia. It was a nice day out. So our aim was to introduce a lot of new people to the joys of Powerbocking, and to eat some food afterwards. We meet up at around 2 and kept the walking lessons, and fun going until close to 4:30. Afterwards we went inside for a nerdy table top game. (Last Night on Earth!)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9_Au3tHG-LJBWtFk5qYEklTk1vMsm2_AY9upnj1P2nLprdlENT6XcEq1kG7RkwGR8OyttB1g6AQq90P41CJgArWRsm-ynhtQZbVOHN6uJjEZW-MPXGb17cYfJ7fLYVWnO6jLvMZf0hGU/s1600-h/tryoutJason.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9_Au3tHG-LJBWtFk5qYEklTk1vMsm2_AY9upnj1P2nLprdlENT6XcEq1kG7RkwGR8OyttB1g6AQq90P41CJgArWRsm-ynhtQZbVOHN6uJjEZW-MPXGb17cYfJ7fLYVWnO6jLvMZf0hGU/s320/tryoutJason.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449655263413366306" /></a><br /><br />First up we had Jason. He took to them quite well after a good ten minutes. He spent a lot of his time making mech warrior sound effects.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLtU5g488ElFuN3dHCqFki2R6c6vcwAE0GUN8VrErNtCwxWePCOf4pXByudovutEkVAE6-sq1rXlF6T9ShtRZV11gNZMTnwOv_gHJ3HFAUmVrQqeGbgSMBvEp3PhKdWo-9XyjU1dYxPx8/s1600-h/Tryoutcot.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLtU5g488ElFuN3dHCqFki2R6c6vcwAE0GUN8VrErNtCwxWePCOf4pXByudovutEkVAE6-sq1rXlF6T9ShtRZV11gNZMTnwOv_gHJ3HFAUmVrQqeGbgSMBvEp3PhKdWo-9XyjU1dYxPx8/s320/Tryoutcot.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449668352494076370" /></a><br /><br />While Jason was walking on his own, we had Chris up trying it out.<br /><br /><br />Then Matt went and took his turn.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZLq4wETdo00wuE1StLsWtR_vjU1XfXZBaJ5hvvhwFfTlOqHa0-42Zd3vMdF9fHb6GV_-8XaW1vvK_93WsKbM5oCw9HNTjn8wpV3QV9ZjjKMZ7yWkTvja1CKFarLEZttTma05P_NrJd7w/s1600-h/tryoutmatwalk.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZLq4wETdo00wuE1StLsWtR_vjU1XfXZBaJ5hvvhwFfTlOqHa0-42Zd3vMdF9fHb6GV_-8XaW1vvK_93WsKbM5oCw9HNTjn8wpV3QV9ZjjKMZ7yWkTvja1CKFarLEZttTma05P_NrJd7w/s320/tryoutmatwalk.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449669437114807890" /></a><br /><br /><br />Matt did extremely well also!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW2CHVt8Ri7LxV9Xqlr9UMoFYMGLHyl9PV9iqQCmP9dkUQDSV-FY8wLgNrH6YANkC4IQ0wnJpEwtFv4bWpg8i0oXd1ErLXpx5J9bM-3NtDUbyD7X3B2rLgtFBpybTsaOo5OMK3_SrmyNQ/s1600-h/TryoutMatt.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW2CHVt8Ri7LxV9Xqlr9UMoFYMGLHyl9PV9iqQCmP9dkUQDSV-FY8wLgNrH6YANkC4IQ0wnJpEwtFv4bWpg8i0oXd1ErLXpx5J9bM-3NtDUbyD7X3B2rLgtFBpybTsaOo5OMK3_SrmyNQ/s320/TryoutMatt.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449669051370755314" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl3WFb0dW3BvcENryn6mh9YhpcvCAB4rBivPnB6ZIJmEDfRFq-rHWm48cogRkGR6tMrBN3-GfdqJdEoAG863V5pMPXx3YtTMSDz4_RpIQSqvKlIeskSvTmVm6iVSS5r8neGi8qww2AxMs/s1600-h/tryoutHenryWalk.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl3WFb0dW3BvcENryn6mh9YhpcvCAB4rBivPnB6ZIJmEDfRFq-rHWm48cogRkGR6tMrBN3-GfdqJdEoAG863V5pMPXx3YtTMSDz4_RpIQSqvKlIeskSvTmVm6iVSS5r8neGi8qww2AxMs/s320/tryoutHenryWalk.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449653906489353330" /></a><br /><br />Here we had Henry up on Stilts. He managed to get the hang of it after only a few short minutes!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdaAHcOWLgs31HHWc9FECRv9AbSBFt9NNF4hFvme-xzJZ6L7r8PZUHUdHNKp7E-mUmScGMebGecCf3ksZML0TGF52u46DGvoEm_2zDGWYz3Nn5KZChCDEUvTBYtlMiAHl3XAWiN2vtEmg/s1600-h/tryoutHenryWalkown.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdaAHcOWLgs31HHWc9FECRv9AbSBFt9NNF4hFvme-xzJZ6L7r8PZUHUdHNKp7E-mUmScGMebGecCf3ksZML0TGF52u46DGvoEm_2zDGWYz3Nn5KZChCDEUvTBYtlMiAHl3XAWiN2vtEmg/s320/tryoutHenryWalkown.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449654834625309490" /></a><br /><br />Then Sam and a couple other people tried it out. Though the other pictures didn't turn out well, here's sam!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHR0bdnDO6PWdjFNoizlHpan2X4R2vABQs3hL4HOS-4BJmX1PkOO_oCgYnleZCH4mkyNta33LsLAF-kdJmbJ4NpRCRJcldH1BdJhCdjrGEsK-HnlsFPTqWZRJ8BMn3qcRf7k-v4-MTQCc/s1600-h/tryoutsam.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHR0bdnDO6PWdjFNoizlHpan2X4R2vABQs3hL4HOS-4BJmX1PkOO_oCgYnleZCH4mkyNta33LsLAF-kdJmbJ4NpRCRJcldH1BdJhCdjrGEsK-HnlsFPTqWZRJ8BMn3qcRf7k-v4-MTQCc/s320/tryoutsam.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449671972356482578" /></a><br /><br /><br />At some random point though. DJ stopped giving lessons and did a short demo.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVvWCUixJSlxb7XquiTkfQf5hIjucoHpXCSmTjMuA2q1nCV4VIyGPK1YreCoreyCD_jYNDBf5x89UvbDBKq9LGiv3_A8wFZALVfaHl_-GZS00OOxo3Y7ay-Ac0SIzBc3Uy4WKZh3csvE4/s1600-h/TryoutJasonMeostilt.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVvWCUixJSlxb7XquiTkfQf5hIjucoHpXCSmTjMuA2q1nCV4VIyGPK1YreCoreyCD_jYNDBf5x89UvbDBKq9LGiv3_A8wFZALVfaHl_-GZS00OOxo3Y7ay-Ac0SIzBc3Uy4WKZh3csvE4/s320/TryoutJasonMeostilt.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449672771002626338" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUCMnrFjMXLBMMAEoye8poXlWix0DA9m8hJSP7_7I3wdQ0nLA3JM0bSFXqRpES-wkb3vshxOP1Cks70PEYOuvyZLhLkYFwM5WYSAtb9KQU2ircH9-zXJl1U62O6J3YovuUWp4c3ISVeDs/s1600-h/Tryoutmyback.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUCMnrFjMXLBMMAEoye8poXlWix0DA9m8hJSP7_7I3wdQ0nLA3JM0bSFXqRpES-wkb3vshxOP1Cks70PEYOuvyZLhLkYFwM5WYSAtb9KQU2ircH9-zXJl1U62O6J3YovuUWp4c3ISVeDs/s320/Tryoutmyback.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449673082926959906" /></a><br /><br />Josie decided to join in as well.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpQAB575wdScPl8CiAl5T1AIv59ulLA886ASgJ0K_C3EjdC_y8HyQa5ksWFq6sKe8ehBJePbt0aEWqd3FC4LPMIQouJwB0FdWBs2Ea3F8zkzPn8Ju80vpuh45xpg4yhnOJ_Y_sfMC3jJg/s1600-h/TryoutJosie.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpQAB575wdScPl8CiAl5T1AIv59ulLA886ASgJ0K_C3EjdC_y8HyQa5ksWFq6sKe8ehBJePbt0aEWqd3FC4LPMIQouJwB0FdWBs2Ea3F8zkzPn8Ju80vpuh45xpg4yhnOJ_Y_sfMC3jJg/s320/TryoutJosie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449673322694511042" /></a><br /><br /><br />Overall everyone had a blast. To view the entire photo album from Sunday. Please view the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=89290893885">XD Bockers</a> Group <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=photos&gid=89290893885">Photo Album</a>. <br /><br />If you're local and would like to attend another one of our events. Please join our facebook group. We'll be doing events weekly!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0