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Simulator "Grasshopper": design, principle of operation

Every decade is marked by a new "creative"and a technological tool, as well as a device for training and sports. Among such inventions are a trampoline, an expander, a skateboard, rollers, a surfboard, and other various devices. Similar devices include the Grasshopper simulator, a photo of which is presented below, also known as Pogostick. This is a special device designed for jumping and consisting of a handle for a support, an elastic spring, a base and reliable pedals. A man stands on the platform and presses his feet on the spring. In response, the latter gives it a reverse impulse.

simulator grasshopper

Simulator "Grasshopper": design

The device is equipped with a durable rod to whichtwo footboards and handles join. A spring is attached to this base, which provides it with “lifting force”. These springs are of three types:

  • inside the rod is steel, the least lifting and the most common, intended for adolescents (children);
  • for jumpers outdoor carbon fiber;
  • there is also a piston system - in it the pressure changes inside the piston, providing a good jump height, as well as more interesting sensations from it.

Legend

There is a legend that tells abouthow the Grasshopper simulator appeared. According to her, the German traveler in Burma stopped for the night in a small village and in the morning saw the owners' daughter with an unusual stick, equipped with a crossbar below, famously jumping for some business. It turned out that this device was made by the girl’s father in order for the baby’s shoes to wear out along the rocky paths. Upon arrival at his homeland, he designed the same toy as in Burma, but with springs for the highest jumps. Later he patented his invention, calling it Pogostick.

grasshopper child simulator

"Grasshopper" in Russia

In the USSR, there was also a similar toy "Grasshopper"- children's simulator, very similar in principle to Pogostick. It was intended for children up to 65 kilograms. The mass of the device itself was 3.8 kilograms.

The Grasshopper simulator is currently includedin the list of sports equipment required in elementary school for physical education. The device perfectly develops dexterity, coordination of movements, and also simply entertains children, making the learning process fascinating for them.

Poying

This game in recent years in popularity allMore and more approaching urban extreme sports, such as skateboarding, for example. There is even an online community of shoppers. The Pogostick world hopping championship (“Grasshopper”, a children's or adult simulator), called Pogopalooza, is also taking place. The laps in the competition reveal the strongest in 4 possible nominations: Tech (best technique), Big Air (jumping duration), High Jump (highest jump) and Best Trick (best trick). To date, eight such championships have already been held.

tricks on a simulator grasshopper

It is worth noting that poking affects favorably on the emotional state and physical fitness of adults and children, namely:

  • trains the vestibular apparatus;
  • develops balance and coordination, agility and endurance;
  • brings joy and pleasure;
  • engages the necessary muscle groups.

Tricks

The tricks on the simulator "Grasshopper" is very similarExtreme with bicycles and scooters: foot turns, grabs, inversion (opposite transition), foot turns, flips, coup, etc. The best jumps at the moment: about 12 minutes “fastest mile” after a break every hour, about 2.9 meters - the highest jump.

The Grasshopper simulator allows you to jump up to twohalf a meter, but it depends on the training of the athlete. Kids - fun and noisy jumping in the yard, improving posture, strengthening muscles and corrective coordination of movements. Regulation of height and strength of the jump contributes to the normalization of metabolism, weight loss. This device is popular not only in Russia, but also in America and Europe.

simulator grasshopper photo

To master it is quite simple. Here are the simplest initial tips:

  • requires a hard, dry surface;
  • you need to lean on the footrest with one foot, the second pushing off from the surface;
  • to hold the simulator axis vertically (for a start, press it tightly to itself);
  • enable the body to feel balance and balance;
  • look ahead;
  • if you fall - jump.
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