"So what's the next fad?" you ask . . . how about the Flybar . . .

[OneBlueSky]

a supercharged pogo stick that hops you along in four-foot high leaps . . . maybe it'll replace those annoying motorized scooters . . .



http://flybar.com/pages/index.html

(video clips available . . .)

[Pithlet]

1. I'm such a mom, now.

My first thought was "That looks dangerous!" I can see the ER rooms clogging when these things become available.

[On the Road]

2. I Can Just See This Becoming an X-Game Event

http://flybar.com/video/Dockstall.wmv

[DrWeird]

7. I think trebucheting should be an X-game event.

With lots of protective gear, of course.

[MallRat]

3. Tort, thy name is Flybar.

n/t

[Loonman]

4. That looks like fun!

Anything that makes people say "what the hell is wrong with you?", is usually a good time.

[DS1]

5. What a load of tripe, I could do that on any Toys 'R' Us brand pogo stick

and I love how the site says to always wear a helmet, but nobody in any of the videos is.

[sus]

6. oh good. more technology to help thin the herd.....