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Benedict Arnold

Should we replace walking sticks with pogo sticks for the elderly?

Today I saw an old man, clearly exhausted, leaning on his stick as he recovered his strength. I wondered if a solar-powered pogo stick would make life easier for him. What do you think? What restrictions would be needed to prevent other pedestrians being knocked down by out of control oldies? 

Posted - February 14, 2017
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  • I never been able to use one without  injuring myself.
      February 14, 2017 5:29 PM MST
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  • It's OK, Glis. We have a klutz model. It comes with training wheels. 
      February 14, 2017 5:32 PM MST
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  • That's sounds even sketchier
      February 14, 2017 5:33 PM MST
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  • I don't care about restrictions, I want to see pogo-ing olds. Those mobility chairs can get up some speed after all. There have been many a prosecution for speeding offences on pavements. Pavements! Get them on the road.


      February 15, 2017 12:44 AM MST
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  • Durn tootin, Lucia. Mind you, an out of control pogo stick might do as much damage as a geriatric scooter.
      February 15, 2017 3:27 AM MST
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