How You Wear Them:

Flying Jumper are worn on your feet. One Flying Jumper for each foot.

Each foot rests on a foot pad. A lock and release strap system (similar to a Snow Board Binding)
of two straps holds your shoe tightly against the foot pad. This system is very similar to a ski boot.

A bar comes up the back of your leg, and goes around the front of your leg right below your knee.
When using them, your leg rests snug against this (padded) bar, which is what gives the stability.
A small strap is attached behind your leg at this bar, which does a bit to keep the bar against your leg.

Always wear protective gear when using a pair of Flying Jumpers!!!

Learning to Walk:

Walking can be learned quite easily if you have something tall to walk beside that you can hang on to.
Walk the length of your support until you are better acquainted with the balance.
When you feel ready, let go of your support and keep walking.
Don't leave your support, because you will undoubtedly loose your balance a couple times and need it!
At this point it may be helpful to have a person walk along beside you
that is willing to lend you a hand for balance if you suddenly feel unsteady.

Some people can just stand up and walk without ever having tried the Flying Jumper before,
others have to practice for a while. Usually walking somewhat comfortably without support can be achieved within 15-30 minutes,
depending on the person and their athletic and balancing abilities.

Note: It is not possible to stand without support with the Flying Jumper on!

Learning to Jump:

Jumping can be learned the same way walking is learned.
Find a support tall enough for you to comfortably lean against with the Flying Jumper on.
Then start jumping! Keep the momentum going, don't stop.
When you feel comfortable, try some bigger jumps.
Don't let go of your support until you think you are ready!

When you're ready to try jumping on your own, it is best to be near your support in case you loose your balance.

Jumping to greater heights can be achieved by lifting your feet higher than they naturally would go with each jump.
When you hit the ground, put all of your energy into a *bigger* jump for the next one!

Jumping needs to be mastered slowly. Don't try to jump higher than you are comfortable with,
or it could easily knock you off your balance.

Learning to Run:

Learn to run *after* you are comfortable walking by yourself.
Keep in mind you will not be able to stop quickly, so stay away from other moving,
unpredictable objects like children playing or moving cars!!!

When you are ready to try running, start off with a brisk walk.
Then start putting a little "hop" into each stride. Before you know it
you will be running! Bigger "hops" with each stride result in longer strides.

To stop running, take it slow and easy. Gradually slow down to a walk,
and then stop when you are to a place you can hang on to something.
(remember, you can't stand still without support on the Flying Jumper)


Where to use:

Flying Jumper are best used on a hard flat surface. All of your weight will be supported on two rubber pads
much smaller than the size of your feet, so if you are anywhere soft these rubber pads will sink!

Stay away from roads and cars, slopes, stairs, and the indoors with the Flying Jumper.