Product Description
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When it comes to pogo stick design, the V4 is without question
the most advanced pogo stick ever made. We took the traditional
spring pogo stick and tossed it in the t years ago. Since
then, we've been creating pogo sticks that use our patented air
spring instead of a metal spring. Springs are cool and all, but
they can't be quickly adjusted to accommodate different weight
riders, they're heavy, and they just don't have what it takes to
jump high.
From the Manufacturer
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$99,912 raised with 220 backers. ADD AIR FOR A STIFF SPRING.
REMOVE AIR FOR A SOFT SPRING. One of our favorite things about
the V4 is that a 300 pound adult can use the exact same pogo
stick as an 80 pound kid. Because the V4 uses air pressure, you
can tune it to your exact preference in less than a minute by
pumping it up to jump higher or taking air out to jump lower.
Some people like to bounce 1-2 feet high and use the V4 for
exercise, while others like to do flips off of rooftops.
QUICKLY COLLAPSIBLE FOR EASY TRANSPORTATION The V4 uses an air
spring to launch you into the air. When you're done using it, you
can release the air pressure and deflate the spring. No tools or
anything required. Just let the air out, and push the entire
slide shaft into the stick for easy transportation and storage.
The medium V4 Pro goes from 54" in height during bounce mode to
34" in travel mode.
USE IT FOR FUN Whether you're 10 or an old fart, the V4 will have
you grinning from ear to ear. Pump it up to about 1/4 of your
bodyweight for a fun, easy ride.
USE IT FOR EXERCISE Hop on and before you know it your heart is
pounding and the sweat is pouring. The V4 is one of the most fun
full-body exercises around.
USE IT FOR SPORT If you're into extreme sports, the V4 can handle
anything you throw at it. Want to drop off a 15' ledge? Cool! But
make sure to wear your safety gear.
WHO'S IT FOR? The V4 is for anyone over 75 pounds. You’d think
that our only customers are youns’ between 12 & 20, but you’d
be pretty surprised. A lot of our customers are actually
full-grown adults in the mid-life crisis era of their lives who
are trying to prove to themselves that they’re not that old. They
say 60 is the new 40, right? :) Really, our V4 can easily be used
by pretty much anyone over 75 pounds that can jump on a
trampoline. The V4 is a bit more difficult than a trampoline
because you'll need to use more core strength and balance, but
once you get used to it, the feeling is very similar...except it
goes wherever you want it to.
About the Startup Describe your product in 3 words.
Personal Flight Apparatus
How did you come up with the idea for this product?
As children my best friend Josh Spencer and I both came from
families who owned their own companies, so naturally we wanted to
own our own business when we grew up. Added to that was our love
for extreme sports...we grew up in Southern California, so our
childhood included lots of stitches and broken s for BMX,
snowboarding, skateboarding, surfing, and dirt bikes. One summer
night while hanging out, a friend was playing around on a toy
pogo stick. Int he middle of one of his tricks, the thing
exploded - pieces flying off in every direction. The friend
turned to Josh and said, "Your dad owns a metal shop. Why don't
you build one of these things that doesn't break?" The lightbulb
went off, and the idea was born. We'd never imagined we'd own a
business that would be a passion. Funny how things happen like
that. Many thanks to Danny Serchio for the idea!
What makes your product special?
The love and care that we put into it. Obviously we have a
one-of-a-kind, patented air-powered pogo stick that's capable of
jumping up to 10' high while everyone else is stuck with springs
or rubber bands. Because of that we're pretty much on our own
level. But it goes a lot deeper than that. Have you ever used
something that you loved but knew it could be done better? That's
us! We just happen to also own the company. We love to bounce
around on our pogo sticks, and we always want them to work better
so that we can do more awesome stuff. Everyone else just happens
to get the benefit from our selfishness!
What has been the best part of your startup experience?
Startups are hard. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise. It's
hard in the beginning and it never seems to get easier. The
bigger and faster you grow, the crazier and more difficult it
gets. Lots of less nights and frustrating moments, but you
will learn more along the way than you could possibly imagine.
We're experts in a lot of things we'd never dreamed of while
growing up, and we have a pretty solid understanding of pretty
much every aspect of business that you could imagine. You just
can't put a price on the learning experience...but the absolute
best part of our journey are the amazing people that we've met
along the way. We can travel just about anywhere in the world
these days and meet up with someone we know. How cool is that?
- AIR POWER TECH: The V4 Pro Pogo Stick is the most advanced pogo stick ever created. The high-powered air spring is capable of jumping over 11 feet or as low as a few inches. You can choose your own desired jump height simply by adjusting the air pressure you use..
- ADJUSTABLE AIR SPRING: Anyone 75 lbs and up can use the V4 Pro simply by adjusting the air pressure. More air creates a stiffer and more powerful spring. To jump lower, simply remove air pressure for a softer and more comfortable ride..
- DESIGNED FOR BIG AIR TRICKS: The V4 Pro is the best of the best. It is designed for those looking for maximum hangtime. The longer slide shaft is combined with a self-lubricating bushing to create a smoother and more powerful bounce than our V4 Pogo Stick..
- WORLD RECORD HOLDER: The V4 Pro holds 11 Guinness Book world records for the amazing height it is able to achieve. A few examples are high jump at 11'1", most consecutive cars jumped in a row at 4, and most consecutive backflips at 17!.
- 1-YEAR WARRANTY: We stand behind all our pogo sticks because if we stood in front of them, we'd totally get trampled. If anything breaks within one year, we've got you covered..