ntb Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 A random memory from my childhood popped up of me spending hours watching these wonderful contraptions in action on our roads. They somehow became extinct without me noticing. Anyone know when they disappeared? I think I want one. Or perhaps several. Enough to build a fantastic new method of transport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossybabe Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 A combination of white finger and Health & Safety legislation probably did for them in the end. So that'd be in the late '70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XswampyX Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 They are still around but they look a little different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy_renting Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I think I want one. Or perhaps several. Enough to build a fantastic new method of transport. Yes, get four. Remove the wheels of a car and place one in each corner, and then you could jump everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I wish somebody would develop a petrol powered pogo stick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexton Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I wish somebody would develop a petrol powered pogo stick! Done long ago. "Here at Big Ed’s, we recently came across a fun little toy called the Hot Rod. Those of a certain age will remember it as the gas-powered pogo stick that was manufactured right here in Wichita during the Sixties. According to what we could find on the Web, this is one of maybe three Hop Rods still in existence. As you can see, it’s in pretty good condition." Here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntb Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 Done long ago. "Here at Big Ed’s, we recently came across a fun little toy called the Hot Rod. Those of a certain age will remember it as the gas-powered pogo stick that was manufactured right here in Wichita during the Sixties. According to what we could find on the Web, this is one of maybe three Hop Rods still in existence. As you can see, it’s in pretty good condition." Here. Fantastic. Why isn't the world that good any more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justthisbloke Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Fantastic. Why isn't the world that good any more? To quote from that link, "It’s not made any more, of course, to the vast disappointment of liability lawyers everywhere." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Done long ago. "Here at Big Ed’s, we recently came across a fun little toy called the Hot Rod. Those of a certain age will remember it as the gas-powered pogo stick that was manufactured right here in Wichita during the Sixties. According to what we could find on the Web, this is one of maybe three Hop Rods still in existence. As you can see, it’s in pretty good condition." Here. Now I didn't know that! It looks much more fun than the "stick and hoop" that I used to travel to work with when I was an apprentice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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