Pogo

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Shown for a regular-footed rider. Teal ring + arrow = the rider's facing direction; teal band = the tail; a dot is where a hand holds the board - bright yellow for the front hand, amber for the back one, which is the whole difference between a mute and an indy. Board and rider rotate independently - each follows its own component. Drag to orbit.

How it works

The board stands vertically on its tail and the rider stands on the back truck's hanger, one foot on each side of the kingpin, usually holding the nose with one hand, and hops repeatedly - board and rider bounce together like a pogo stick. Each hop is generated by the legs compressing against the truck and the hand pulling the nose upward in sync, so the whole board leaves the ground and lands back on the tail tip. Standing with arches wrapped over the axle keeps the feet from being pinched ('credit-carded') by the deck.

Step by step

  1. Stand the board vertical on its tail and grip the nose with your leading hand.
  2. Step both feet onto the back truck hanger, one either side of the kingpin, arches over the axle, deck between your legs.
  3. Pull light upward tension on the nose so the board stays pinned against your body line.
  4. Compress the knees and hop, lifting the board with the hand in the same instant so board and body rise as one unit.
  5. Land back on the tail tip, ankles absorbing, and immediately rebound into the next hop.
  6. Dismount by hopping off backwards or flipping the board out to its wheels.

Body mechanics

Front footOn one side of the truck hanger, arch over the axle, clamping the vertical deck lightly between the legs.
Back footMirrors on the other side of the kingpin; both feet drive the hop through the hanger.
ShouldersStacked directly above the tail's ground contact, staying vertical through each bounce.
ArmsOne hand grips the nose and lifts with each hop; the free arm swings for rhythm and balance.
GazeAhead at eye level once balanced; staring down at the tail causes forward collapse.