Author Topic: Jurassic Jumpers Poole meet photos (Read 17795 times)

sprog · « **on:** July 29, 2007, 10:43:53 PM »

Yes, there's photos too!

Jumpin Jak, tundraH and bmthbloke

bmthbloke, jumpin jak and Noodle from "the other forum"

tundraH [Artistic Shot

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Jumpin Jak and tundraH [More Artistic Shots!]

Jumpin Jak, bmthbloke and Noodle

adzi · « **Reply #1 on:** July 29, 2007, 10:47:15 PM »

i cant see the last 3 pics

sprog · « **Reply #2 on:** July 29, 2007, 10:56:02 PM »

Fixed

adzi · « **Reply #3 on:** July 29, 2007, 11:00:00 PM »

cheers has tundrah got powerisers cuz they look wierd

sprog · « **Reply #4 on:** July 29, 2007, 11:01:53 PM »

Quote from: adzi on July 29, 2007, 11:00:00 PM

cheers has tundrah got powerisers cuz they look wierd

No, he has powerskips.
poweriSers look like this

adzi · « **Reply #5 on:** July 29, 2007, 11:05:02 PM »

what is the difference betwen the powerizers and them

Jason · « **Reply #6 on:** July 29, 2007, 11:10:38 PM »

Quote from: adzi on July 29, 2007, 11:05:02 PM

what is the difference betwen the powerizers and them

About £350

Sorry someone had to do it

adzi · « **Reply #7 on:** July 29, 2007, 11:13:48 PM »

lol i heard that the powerisers were the fake model

sprog · « **Reply #8 on:** July 29, 2007, 11:32:58 PM »

Quote from: adzi on July 29, 2007, 11:05:02 PM

what is the difference betwen the powerizers and them

First off. PoweriSers and PoweriZers are different. PoweriZer are identicle to your projumps, made in the same factory in china by the same company. PoweriSers are made in Korea.

Now, the difference between PowerSkips and PoweriSers?
PowerSkips cost about £500 more to start with... Why? Because they use better quality parts. The springs on them are much softer, they have better moving parts, and are lighter.
They are designed for high-power professional use. PowerSkips are what SweBounce use.

Quote from: adzi on July 29, 2007, 11:13:48 PM

lol i heard that the powerisers were the fake model

No. Not at all.
PowerSkips are the original invention. PoweriSer are the original affordable copy of skips, and are very good quality. I have a pair, over a year old now and still going very well. Whoever told you PoweriSers are "fake" is a total idiot.

The "Fake" model is most certainly SkyRunner, which are downright dangerous to use and do actual fall apart. They are not allowed to be sold by Alexander Boeck (original inventor of powerskips and owner of the patent on the stilts) in any country, yet some people still try to sell them because they can make a quick buck.

adzi · « **Reply #9 on:** July 29, 2007, 11:37:37 PM »

cheers where did you get all that info from

Jason · « **Reply #10 on:** July 29, 2007, 11:39:57 PM »

And the main diference that you missed out Sprog is that you get a really cool set of yellow Pixie boots with Powerskips

Only joking tundraH I'm doubley jelous cause at 17 stone (even my min weight as sugested by doc 14 1/2 stone ) I'm to heavy for on them ( Even if I could afford a pair

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sprog · « **Reply #11 on:** July 29, 2007, 11:43:41 PM »

Quote from: adzi on July 29, 2007, 11:37:37 PM

cheers where did you get all that info from

A year's worth of doing bocking and researching it.
I've been in contact with most of the major companies and have a fair bit of info on them and their products, plus my own info from contacting sellers to find out which brands they sell, what the differences are, etc.

Plus I've stripped down a poweriSer to it's bare parts and reassembled it (no, didn't take any photos as I just did it for fun one day), and had access to poweriSers, FlyingLocust brands (both PoweriZers and ProJumps, they are identical), 7Leagues, and now powerskips. I have also provided spare parts for and rebuilt ET's and tundraH's bocks when they have broken. So I've learnt a lot from doing that.

Hence my signature

English-tailor · « **Reply #12 on:** July 30, 2007, 06:29:50 AM »

Yup and I think I christened him the "Bock Doc" at a pompey meet just after bring my bocks back to life

tundraH · « **Reply #13 on:** July 30, 2007, 08:24:42 AM »

Quote from: Jason on July 29, 2007, 11:39:57 PM

And the main diference that you missed out Sprog is that you get a really cool set of yellow Pixie boots with Powerskips

Only joking tundraH I'm doubley jelous cause at 17 stone (even my min weight as sugested by doc 14 1/2 stone ) I'm to heavy for on them ( Even if I could afford a pair )

You best be joking, "old man".

I'm 15 1/4 stone and they work just fine with me but I can bottom them out. I think that is normal though as if I hardly put any effort into them they rocket me up into the air. Unlike my old Carbonfibre springs which I hard to really puch down to get them to work.

adzi · « **Reply #14 on:** July 30, 2007, 06:13:13 PM »

what are the powerskips springs made of

Bbmthbloke · « **Reply #15 on:** July 30, 2007, 06:47:53 PM »

powerskips are still made from glass fibre. Basically if you get good and rich ( or get a credit card ) you might want to move on to these. As far as any1 knows TundraH is the only private individual to own any in Britain . The Orcs in the lord of the rings musical use 'skips as does Swebounce as mentioned above. Ive only met 1 other person besides swebounce and Tundrah Ive only met 1 other with them , another swede, and Ive met 60+ bockers. TundraH , weather permitting, bocks about 2 hours a day everyday! And has done since last November. He got a huge amount of use out of his last stilts ( I calculate at less than 50p an hour) he is going to get even more out of these.

Oh Jason, I gather there is an extra heavier spring that isnt advertised!

Oh and on the meet, for the 2nd time in 2 days I bumped into 'rouge' pro-jumpers ( both on foot) . These being bockers we had had rumours of around our area but never met.

adzi · « **Reply #16 on:** July 30, 2007, 06:55:23 PM »

oh kk i thought that they were made different and that was why they were so expensive do they jump higher or just lasrt longer

Bbmthbloke · « **Reply #17 on:** July 30, 2007, 07:43:03 PM »

1 of the reasons they have greater performance is that they are alot lighter. I think pro jumpers are about 8.5-9 Kg powerskips nearer 5. This is part of the reason for the cost. To loose that much metal takes time thus money. Thus mass produced pro-jumps heavier but much much cheaper, which seems fair enuff. SO far ThundraH has been getting much the same height as before. BUT, with much much less effort. So without having to consentrate on really jumping down and forcing a big bounce, he is getting his 4 foot plus. This means he can concentrate on tricks and styles. Tho in time Im sure he will put his foot down and really get high.

But also TundraH like me is old. We have seen soo many younger come along and over take us and start flipping away on their projumps. So dont worry you can still be out bouncing him after a couple of months practice:oD

Jason · « **Reply #18 on:** July 30, 2007, 09:19:01 PM »

Old Man

You really know how to hurt me tundraH

So if I lose 2 1/2 stone theres hope for me yet

I know I'm a gluton for punishment but I must admit I really like the look of the Upwings and if they prove reliable and bouncy I will be saving my pennys

There just so spaceage

adzi · « **Reply #19 on:** July 30, 2007, 09:45:00 PM »

if you stop being clumsy you will be ten years younger

tundraH · « **Reply #20 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:18:41 PM »

Quote from: Jason on July 30, 2007, 09:19:01 PM

I know I'm a gluton for punishment but I must admit I really like the look of the Upwings and if they prove reliable and bouncy I will be saving my pennys

There just so spaceage

Me too, I'm putting my order in for a pair of upwings at the end of August. I don't want to be caught out without Bocks again, just in case the worst happens. I just can't resist their sleak lines.

araya213 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 29, 2007, 09:59:35 PM »

Quote from: sprog on July 29, 2007, 11:32:58 PM

The "Fake" model is most certainly SkyRunner, which are downright dangerous to use and do actual fall apart. They are not allowed to be sold by Alexander Boeck (original inventor of powerskips and owner of the patent on the stilts) in any country, yet some people still try to sell them because they can make a quick buck.

This sounds quite disturbing, I have projumps, but my girlfriend has skyrunners. She has had no problems yet, but are they really that dangerous? They were bought at a big juggling convention this year, and have stood up to a fair bit of use already.

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