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What is the reason it was invented?

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In 1919, George Hansburg was traveling in Burma where he met someone with a daughter named Pogo. The father had made a stick that Pogo could jump on to and from the church/temple.

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How do I jump forward?

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Lean forward a bit, but not too much. Try jumping in one spot, then slowly start to lean forward.

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How do you stop spinning when you jump?

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You are spinning because you are leaning too far to one side. Try to keep your balance straighter. You can practice this off the pogo stick on a balance board.

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Can you jump on a dirt surface?

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No, you should not jump on dirt or grass. Your pogo stick could get stuck in the dirt and you could fall. Use your stick on a smooth surface like concrete to keep it controlled and bounce easier.

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I am 3 kilos underweight for my new pogo stick. Can I still use it?

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You can, it just may be more difficult to control and not jump as high.

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Should I wear knee pads?

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Knee pads are optional in some cases. However, there is benefit in both whether you wear knee pads or not. If you do not wear knee pads, risk of serious injury is greater. However, it is easier to jump on a pogo stick. On the other hand, if you do wear knee pads, it is much harder to jump on a pogo stick, but you are less likely to get injured. And yes, you should wear knee pads, for safety is the number 1 priority.

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How do you even start, I have not gotten past that!

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Try holding a chair or something to help you balance and practice jumping on the spot a few times to help you get used to how it feels and balances. Then you can do small bounces without holding anything but only for a short distance. And then jump off and go farther; keep practising and you will get better. You can always go back to holding something if you can't get the hang of it.

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Is it okay for the bottom of a pogo stick to hit the bottom of the spring box?

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It means you are maxing out your pogo stick. Make sure you are inside the weight limit.

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