The Reinvention of Pogo Sticks
Pogo sticks in the past have
typically used a metal
spring for propulsion. In order to achieve light
weight, adjustability, and high performance,
Vurtego has
patented a unique
air-spring propulsion system. Simply put, it works by
compressing air rather than steel.
This is a tremendous advantage over other pogo sticks
because it is very light and fully adjustable.
The
body of the
Vurtego pogo
stick is a thermoplastic cylinder which is also the
compression chamber for the air spring. It houses a piston
and seal that are attached to a stainless steel slider
shaft that extends out of the bottom of the pogo stick. A
fill valve in the top of the stick allows the rider to add
air to the cylinder to whatever pressure is desired. The
higher the air pressure, the stiffer the spring.
Vurtego
pogos come
completely assembled, but must be inflated with air before
use. This is easily done with a tire pump, or an air
compressor. Riders of all ages, weights, sizes, and
athletic abilities can use
Vurtego pogos by simply adjusting the
air pressure to the desired level for their intended use.
The following graphic appeared in the Los Angeles Times and
provides a visual description of how the pogo works:
