Author Topic: Re: What models are available in the Powerskip? (Read 24876 times)

Kiola · « **on:** December 17, 2007, 09:35:30 PM »

Me and T' as most of you know have Powerskips..

Tundrah has the Standard Versions and I have the Pro

if you have any questions we will do our best to answer them.

aidanh1 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 17, 2007, 09:50:05 PM »

Do u actually have tio bolt ur shoe on to the thing

means u have to buy new trainers!

and how does tht holder for the firs tone work i see tht makign ur foot move around the Pro-jumps looks more secure than them $:-\$

Kiola · « **Reply #2 on:** December 17, 2007, 10:16:29 PM »

Only buy the Pros if you tink you want a moving footplate.. but yes its advised that you bolt your Shoes onto them for safety.. i used my oldest trainers and there the comfiest ever while bouncing perminantly fixed to the stilts..

Quote from: aidanh1 on December 17, 2007, 09:50:05 PM

and how does tht holder for the firs tone work i see tht makign ur foot move around the Pro-jumps looks more secure than them $:-\$

sorry say that again LOL

tundraH · « **Reply #3 on:** December 17, 2007, 11:07:55 PM »

Quote from: aidanh1 on December 17, 2007, 09:50:05 PM

Do u actually have tio bolt ur shoe on to the thing means u have to buy new trainers!

Yes, you do bolt them on and then leave them attached.

Quote from: aidanh1 on December 17, 2007, 09:50:05 PM

and how does tht holder for the firs tone work i see tht makign ur foot move around the Pro-jumps looks more secure than them $:-\$

The yellow "booties" are really comfortable because you dont have two small areas wth lots of pressure, they spread the presure over a larger area.

Kiola · « **Reply #4 on:** December 17, 2007, 11:38:28 PM »

ohh.. was that the appropriate answer to the question was it haha
i knew it was something along those lines but didnt quite know..

aidanh1 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 24, 2007, 08:31:42 PM »

Quote from: Kiola on December 17, 2007, 10:16:29 PM

Quote from: aidanh1 on December 17, 2007, 09:50:05 PM
and how does tht holder for the firs tone work i see tht makign ur foot move around the Pro-jumps looks more secure than them $:-\$

sorry say that again LOL

i ment to say on the first picture posted about the powerskips looks unsecure coz its only laces and a little padded thingy the projumps look more secure on the strap bits

Kiola · « **Reply #6 on:** December 25, 2007, 01:46:30 PM »

ahh.. yes.. The PowerSkip Pros do only come with that little strap.. but If you bolt your shoes on like your meant too .. it is Quite secure.

GRS · « **Reply #7 on:** December 25, 2007, 06:14:29 PM »

I was lucky enough to try some of the Powerskip Pros last week, my friend has some & his the same shoe size as me

I was amazed at how natural the moving plate feels, even though I've had my projumps for the year I was skeptical of the moving plate but now I think for the comfort factor they are tops.

Kiola · « **Reply #8 on:** December 25, 2007, 06:46:42 PM »

I TOTALLY AGREE.. I think the ability to mive your ancles like that is just amazing for longer term users.. gives you a little movement in a joint that usually stays Still continuously

Spud · « **Reply #9 on:** February 02, 2008, 08:30:33 PM »

Quote from: Kiola on December 25, 2007, 06:46:42 PM

I TOTALLY AGREE.. I think the ability to mive your ancles like that is just amazing for longer term users.. gives you a little movement in a joint that usually stays Still continuously

I was never too sure what the moving footplate was for. I thought it had made running better or something but ankle movement is a great idea. I would like to see somebody use them so I can see how they work.

Kiola · « **Reply #10 on:** February 02, 2008, 08:33:01 PM »

i think im one lof the luck few to own a set of Powerskip Pros.. so if your ever near Plyouth.. give me a shout.

Spud · « **Reply #11 on:** February 02, 2008, 09:08:37 PM »

Will do! One thing...Does it mean that you can walk up slopes and things easier because that without ankle movement is a bit strange compared with it walking normal with ankle movement

Kiola · « **Reply #12 on:** February 02, 2008, 10:04:40 PM »

no idea .. haha but i guess it should help with going down a slope... but going up is just the same.

Dark Knight · « **Reply #13 on:** February 02, 2008, 10:12:49 PM »

Quote from: Spud on February 02, 2008, 08:30:33 PM

Quote from: Kiola on December 25, 2007, 06:46:42 PM
I TOTALLY AGREE.. I think the ability to mive your ancles like that is just amazing for longer term users.. gives you a little movement in a joint that usually stays Still continuously

I was never too sure what the moving footplate was for. I thought it had made running better or something but ankle movement is a great idea. I would like to see somebody use them so I can see how they work.

Ankle movement would be a bad thing for me because of my bad ankle. A moving plate sound like it would make running more fluid don't know if it would help jumping !?

Spud · « **Reply #14 on:** February 02, 2008, 10:17:55 PM »

I see. Just seems like a good idea. I have a bad ankle too DK. fell off mini scooter and it never fixed! Irritating me now

Sx Nutta · « **Reply #15 on:** February 02, 2008, 10:53:48 PM »

I always thought and seen the tilting footplate as a pain when trying to jump!!

Spud · « **Reply #16 on:** February 02, 2008, 10:58:03 PM »

Depends how it tilts and how far. that why i want to see some (not like I can afford them tho lol) Just interested

Kiola · « **Reply #17 on:** February 03, 2008, 12:08:37 AM »

Quote from: Sx Nutta on February 02, 2008, 10:53:48 PM

I always thought and seen the tilting footplate as a pain when trying to jump!!

its litterally un noticable.. if you jump correctly useing your heels the pad will only tilt when you conciously want it too...

Sx Nutta · « **Reply #18 on:** February 03, 2008, 12:11:00 AM »

Cool, I may have to try a set out, to see how i find them!

Zeri · « **Reply #19 on:** December 21, 2009, 03:47:43 AM »

So what are the advantages the moving footplate or in general what makes Powerskip Pros unique?

Kiola · « **Reply #20 on:** December 21, 2009, 10:40:53 AM »

The PowerSkip Pros Footplate Tilts which is meant to help with Running. Now after 2 or so years of useing them i would never go back to a Standard plate because the movement has altered my technique (in a good way),I also Find the tilt makes the stilts more comfortable overall as well.

dark-castles2 · « **Reply #21 on:** December 21, 2009, 01:43:45 PM »

Some people like it to tilt, so people dont, you need to try it out really before using it.
I went to a meet a while back and out of 20 odd people I was the only one that liked the tilt, so you really gotta try out
DC

Jason · « **Reply #22 on:** December 21, 2009, 10:15:39 PM »

I supose I better get involved in this thread (don't know how I missed so much of it) as I have 2 sets of moving footplates now (1 home made)

You are so right Kiola I really don't like the fixed plates now and feel so much better on the moving ones

Spud you are welcome to try mine if you ever get down here

only thing is they are on 114's so might be a bit stiff

I have fixed mine so they don't rotate as much as normal due to my ankle not being right (about 2/3's movement compared to normal) as I find it more comfy that way (very easy mod )

The advantages Zeri are that it feels so much more natural and I find it easier to recover from a bad landing on them
I also feel that it makes the springs feel softer and gets you more height as you can use your ankles to help when jumping

The disadvantages are that they take a while to get used to and swapping between fixed and moving or vice versa takes 10 mins before you feel right again

Jason

Jason

dark-castles2 · « **Reply #23 on:** December 21, 2009, 10:54:00 PM »

Jason how did you get your Tilts?? I really really not so much want a pair

DC

Spud · « **Reply #24 on:** December 21, 2009, 11:43:59 PM »

Quote from: Jason on December 21, 2009, 10:15:39 PM

Spud you are welcome to try mine if you ever get down here only thing is they are on 114's so might be a bit stiff

I have fixed mine so they don't rotate as much as normal due to my ankle not being right (about 2/3's movement compared to normal) as I find it more comfy that way (very easy mod )

I have tried tilting plates now and I didn't like them. But I tried them on carls bocks and I have never liked carls bocks haha. Other than how far he has his toes pointing up I just didn't like how far they moved so would love to try yours

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Author Topic: Re: What models are available in the Powerskip? (Read 24876 times)

Dark Knight