Flybar Maverick Foam Pogo Stick for Kids Age 5 and Up, 40 to 80 Pounds, Pogo Stick for Boys and Girls (Red/Blue)

This is a great first pogo stick and my six year old daughter loves it. I carefully read some of the negative reviews for the product before I purchased the stick and, as a mechanical engineer, can offer the following observations after several weeks of use: 1. The hard rubber center cap at the top is secured by a screw and should not easily come off unless it receives a hard knock. I always make sure that the cap is still secure before I let my daughter use the pogo and asked her to stop using the stick immediately if it appears to come off. 2. Some reviewers complain that the stick is not suitable for smaller kids. My daughter weighs around 45 lbs and can comfortably use the stick. In fact, if she jumps hard she will bottom out the spring. The weight range given in the description of 40 to 80 lbs is in the right ballpark, perhaps a little optimistic toward the upper end, i.e. at 80 lbs the spring is likely to bottom out a lot. So when some reviewers complain about smaller kids not being able to use the stick, the kids are probably new to pogo jumping. The parents lift them up and balance them on the stick, and when the stick's spring does not compress they conclude that the kids are too young for the stick. What they may not appreciate is that the spring is not supposed to compress (or only very little) with a static load of 40 or 50 lbs. If it did, the spring would be too soft for jumping, i.e. dynamic loading. It took my daughter half an hour or so to work out that in order to start, it is not sufficient to just step onto the stick but necessary to almost jump onto it with one's full weight. So don't be confused or discouraged by reviewers complaining that the stick may not be suitable for smaller kids. If your kid weighs 40+ lbs they will be able to jump and enjoy the stick once they have mastered the skill. 3. The design of the rubber pad at the bottom appears to have changed from the picture above of the red/blue stick. The pad is now fairly large and even after substantial use it is still securely attached. Generally, the stick appears to be well made. I particularly like the foam padding which makes the upper part of the stick quite safe. The only minor downside is that the chrome plating of the bottom (inner) tube will wear off quickly because of friction between the inner and outer tubes (steel rubbing on steel). Overall, we are very happy with the product and the price. With a bit of common sense and attention I am sure the pogo will last and give our daughter and her friends lots of fun. UPDATE NOVEMBER 2012: After more than two years of use, the pogo stick is still in good condition and we never had any issues with it - and our daughter is not the careful type! Neither the cap at the top, nor the rubber pad at the bottom have come off or given us any trouble. I noticed that the foam padding hardened somewhat over time, probably from exposure to the sun, but it is still OK. Our daughter is now 8 years old and while she can still use the stick, the spring bottoms out regularly so we will have to get a larger one soon if she wants to keep up pogo jumping. I upgraded my rating from four to five stars because the stick has served us very well.

This is SO CUTE!! It came exactly as pictured. The only thing I'll say is that it did come a little but dirty but it brushed of. It is a great quality and easy to use. The foam outer makes it more comfortable for the kids and it seems a little but safer. It has a wide base which is great for learners.

So far it’s great quality. Quiet and easy to use! It does take some practice but once you get the hang of balancing it’s easy. My LO loves it!

My grandkids (6 and 9) were a bit disappointed on Christmas when they opened the BIG present under the tree only to find a pogo stick. The disappointment quickly faded when they got outside and tried it! They absolutely LOVED it and have spent hours playing on their pogo sticks. They are sturdy and well-built, and we are happy with them. The ONLY reason for the 4-star rating is because the 9-year-old is a tall, thin girl and she really needs a taller pogo stick for her height. The next size up is for a child 18 pounds heavier though, so she doesn't have enough weight to use it (we bought both sizes, so we know this for sure). Even so, she is able to use this size albeit she is hunched over as she jumps.

Perfect for the five year old grand

Great product! Santa brought this for my 8 year old. It had good spring from the start. A timeless classic!

This is a fun pogo stick and has worked well for the kids. It feels high quality and has held up to thousands and thousands of bounces. It's very easy to use and didn't take any setup other than taking out of the box. Storage is super easy as they're compact and stand upright. I'd recommend it if your kids like jumping around.

I bought this Pogo Stick for my son Christmas of 2024 who was 60 lbs at the time. It is supposed to go up to 80 lbs and the next size they have started at 80 lbs, so this seemed to be the best one for him. Now 10 months later, he is about 68 lbs and the spring in this Pogo Stick isn't holding up to his weight. Even without jumping hard, it hits the ground. I took this quick video to show how even with just barely jumping, at 68 lbs he is too heavy for it to function correctly. It worked great for him until he was about 64 lbs and it works great for some smaller kids who are 35 to 60 lbs who have used it. The kids do have fun with it and the color is exactly as described in the listing. However, the maximum weight seems to be inflated. I have this same one in another color for my youngest daughter and it also seems outgrown by 63-65 lbs instead of the stated 80 lbs.