SAFETY for Flybar 800

SAFETY for Flybar 800
* Please not this isn't only for the flybar 800 but also for the razor pogo sticks, maverick pogo sticks and much more.
Use your head—play hard, but play safe. The Flybar 800 puts a lot of power under you.
Using it safely is mostly common sense. It boils down to three rules but more can be found here!:

1Wear a helmet.
Don’t even think about using the Flybar without one. If worn properly, helmets prevent hundreds of serious head injuries every year. Choose one that’s been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and make sure you adjust it correctly. The helmet should fit snugly—if you can easily twist or push it out of position, the straps are too loose. It should sit squarely atop your head (versus tilted back) to protect your forehead in case of a forward fall.

2Check for hazards before you start.
Never jump without making sure that the surface is safe—solid, flat, clean, well lit, and dry. The best bet: concrete. Stick to outdoor areas that are free of hazards and give you plenty of room to maneuver (you’ll need several yards of clear surface on all sides). Define a field of action before you start a session, and have the discipline to step off the Flybar if you near the edge.

3Hazards to watch out for:
• Traffic: Steer clear of streets, parking lots, and any other area vehicles may use. Maintaining your balance (and attempting challenging moves) is going to require your full attention.

It’s about focus—not about trying to dodge SUVs.
• Humans: Using your Flybar too close to other people is dangerous and rude. There’s no way to predict how they’ll react, so back off. Respect their safety and their space.

• Slippery Ground: Don’t try to jump on a surface which is wet, oily, or even lightly covered with sand, gravel, leaves, or litter—you’ll greatly reduce the traction of your Flybar 800’s tip. You want to maintain an upright posture, not skid off-balance.

• Overhead Obstacles: Once you master the Flybar 800, it’s possible to bounce so high that the top of your head will be 10-to-12 feet in the air. Even novices, however, should check for overhead clearance all around the field of action.

• Steep Inclines: Remember, you want to maintain a position perpendicular to the ground. If the surface slopes sharply, that’s just not possible, and it’s far more likely you’ll skid sideways and fall.

• Soft or Weak Surfaces: At peak compression, the Flybar can pack over 1000
pounds of force. Don’t jump on plank flooring, lawns, or any other surface you wouldn’t be confident driving a car across.

• Holes and Uneven Ground: You’re in greater danger of skidding or experiencing a jarring drop if you use your Flybar on any surface with holes (e.g. storm grates)
or irregularities such as speed-bumps or curbs.