Extreme Pogo Turns Your Childhood Toy Upside Down

Many people consider pogo sticks a children's toy — think again.

With a few upgrades, pogoing can bounce from a mildly dangerous childhood activity into an a treacherously awesome extreme sport.

These Xpogo athletes redefine the old-fashioned bouncy stick with tricks and flips that would terrify your mother. Some of the jumpers can reach heights of 10 feet, measuring from stick tip to ground.

Do you have your helmet on?

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