Kangoo Jumps?? Worth the price??

LindseyLinea
LindseyLinea Posts: 52 Member
edited November 7 in Fitness and Exercise
I have seen these for a while and really want to try them. I have been debating on buying them but they are expensive. Has anyone tried them? Are they worth the price?
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  • Laurenloveswaffles
    Laurenloveswaffles Posts: 535 Member
    Weight loss comes from a calorie deficit.
  • bugaboo_sue
    bugaboo_sue Posts: 552 Member
    I had to Google it.

    Ummm, no. I see nothing but injury happening here.
  • conklil
    conklil Posts: 81 Member
    They look like a ton of fun. I can't afford them but I think great cardio workout.
  • jessieleah
    jessieleah Posts: 204 Member
    Lol those look ridiculous. I'd be embarrassed to wear them, and the $250 price tag doesn't help. Like lolowolf said, you're not going to see weight loss just from buying/using those. That mostly comes from your diet.
  • LindseyLinea
    LindseyLinea Posts: 52 Member
    Well I already see weigh loss from my diet. I guess I should have explained better. I walk 5 times a week. And I want to try something different and that burns more calories.
  • marissanik
    marissanik Posts: 344 Member
    Weight loss comes from a calorie deficit.

    THIS THIS THIS.

    0/10 would not recommend purchasing them. Waste of money!!
  • bugaboo_sue
    bugaboo_sue Posts: 552 Member
    Well I already see weigh loss from my diet. I guess I should have explained better. I walk 5 times a week. And I want to try something different and that burns more calories.

    Lift weights.
  • marissanik
    marissanik Posts: 344 Member
    Well I already see weigh loss from my diet. I guess I should have explained better. I walk 5 times a week. And I want to try something different and that burns more calories.

    Then buy them. You're asking us to validate your spending. If you have to ask if something is worth it you probably already know that it's not.

    If you want to buy them.. buy them. Search reviews on google and other sites and watch youtube videos. I would much rather spend $250 on classes at the gym, rollerblades, a bike, etc.
  • jessieleah
    jessieleah Posts: 204 Member
    Well I already see weigh loss from my diet. I guess I should have explained better. I walk 5 times a week. And I want to try something different and that burns more calories.

    I think there are better routines you could invest your time/money into than the boots. Gym membership maybe?
  • Laurenloveswaffles
    Laurenloveswaffles Posts: 535 Member
    Well I already see weigh loss from my diet. I guess I should have explained better. I walk 5 times a week. And I want to try something different and that burns more calories.

    Lift weights.

    Or just jump around 24/7
  • LindseyLinea
    LindseyLinea Posts: 52 Member
    You don't have to be rude. I am not trying to validate my spending. I am asking if anyone else has every used them. That is just like reading reviews. I am asking opinions. If you have never used it then don't answer. Simple as that.
  • bugaboo_sue
    bugaboo_sue Posts: 552 Member
    You don't have to be rude. I am not trying to validate my spending. I am asking if anyone else has every used them. That is just like reading reviews. I am asking opinions. If you have never used it then don't answer. Simple as that.

    My response wasn't meant to be rude.You asked how you could burn more calories I suggested lifting weights.
  • LindseyLinea
    LindseyLinea Posts: 52 Member
    Not referring to you bugaboo_sue.
  • No_Finish_Line
    No_Finish_Line Posts: 3,661 Member
    i don't get what they are for, is it like roller skates? just something fun to strap on your feet for the hell of it? or is it supposed to make a workout harder/easier?
  • suemcmurry
    suemcmurry Posts: 188 Member
    @ LindsayLinea.....I have a pair and they are sooooo much fun!!!! I say if you want them, buy them!!! Of course, living in Canada, their usage is short lived as summers are short but I would still give it a fun-factor of 10!!!
  • LindseyLinea
    LindseyLinea Posts: 52 Member
    Thank you suemcmurry... I live in Texas so I could probably use them year round. I think they would be great to add more excitement to my walks in the morning.
  • suemcmurry
    suemcmurry Posts: 188 Member
    you just really gotta LOVE to bounce!!!!! whoo-hoo!!! :)

    plus, a great cardio workout!!!

    and there is another person who has them here...kangoojumps. Ask her also@
  • bugaboo_sue
    bugaboo_sue Posts: 552 Member
    Not referring to you bugaboo_sue.

    :flowerforyou:

    In all honesty though I'd be concerned about twisting an ankle or something like that with those.
  • LindseyLinea
    LindseyLinea Posts: 52 Member
    Well I read that it is actually very low impact and better on your joints. I am interested in it.
  • suemcmurry
    suemcmurry Posts: 188 Member
    YES to this!!!!!
  • No_Finish_Line
    No_Finish_Line Posts: 3,661 Member
    Could see how they would make it easier on your joints.

    you could say there is a risk of ankle injury, falling, etc... but i don't see that as being any more risky then strapping on roller skates for the first time.

    seems like your approaching it correctly too, something to add some fun, not like your expecting some miricle out of them, seems like your in pretty good shape as it is anyway
  • bugaboo_sue
    bugaboo_sue Posts: 552 Member
    Well I read that it is actually very low impact and better on your joints. I am interested in it.

    Here's a question then:

    How often will you be able to use them? If they're as expensive as someone said (i didn't look up the price, just Googled what the heck they were :laugh: ) and you're not going to use them that often then maybe think of putting that money towards something else like a gym membership. Where I live it wouldn't be a good investment 1) I live on a dirt road 2) it starts to get cold outside beginning of October (we have had freak snow storms in October as well) and stays cold until mid May.
  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    There are much cheaper ways to look silly in public.

    19-for-3-Kangoo-Jumps-Classes-by-Andrea-at-Golds-Gym-Wellington-St.-South-London-a-45-Value_.jpg
  • wkwebby
    wkwebby Posts: 807 Member
    Wow, these look fun! Your own personal trampoline-ish shoes! It is pricey though. If you were to commit to it, like the gym (just as expensive), I'd say, go for it!:bigsmile:
  • No_Finish_Line
    No_Finish_Line Posts: 3,661 Member
    Could see how they would make it easier on your joints.

    you could say there is a risk of ankle injury, falling, etc... but i don't see that as being any more risky then strapping on roller skates for the first time.

    seems like your approaching it correctly too, something to add some fun, not like your expecting some miricle out of them, seems like your in pretty good shape as it is anyway
  • No_Finish_Line
    No_Finish_Line Posts: 3,661 Member
    Well I read that it is actually very low impact and better on your joints. I am interested in it.

    Here's a question then:

    How often will you be able to use them? If they're as expensive as someone said (i didn't look up the price, just Googled what the heck they were :laugh: ) and you're not going to use them that often then maybe think of putting that money towards something else like a gym membership. Where I live it wouldn't be a good investment 1) I live on a dirt road 2) it starts to get cold outside beginning of October (we have had freak snow storms in October as well) and stays cold until mid May.

    idk, i almost dropped 200 on a pair of lebron nikes. this is a lot more hardware for 250. its expensive but footwear always is
  • bugaboo_sue
    bugaboo_sue Posts: 552 Member
    Well I read that it is actually very low impact and better on your joints. I am interested in it.

    Here's a question then:

    How often will you be able to use them? If they're as expensive as someone said (i didn't look up the price, just Googled what the heck they were :laugh: ) and you're not going to use them that often then maybe think of putting that money towards something else like a gym membership. Where I live it wouldn't be a good investment 1) I live on a dirt road 2) it starts to get cold outside beginning of October (we have had freak snow storms in October as well) and stays cold until mid May.

    idk, i almost dropped 200 on a pair of lebron nikes. this is a lot more hardware for 250. its expensive but footwear always is

    Did you almost drop that cash on them because they were "Lebron Nikes" or because you liked the shoe and they were for a specific activity you were doing? I have no problem dropping a lot of money on my running shoes because it is important to have good runners to avoid injury. I would not, however, drop a chunk of change on a pair of sneakers because someone endorsed the brand nor would I drop a chunk of change on something I wasn't sure wouldn't end up collecting dust after a few uses.
  • johnnylakis
    johnnylakis Posts: 812 Member
    They look like a ton of fun. I can't afford them but I think great cardio workout.
    I agree
  • nellyett
    nellyett Posts: 436 Member
    My daughter LOVES these!! They have them at the camp she goes to and it's her favorite activity!

    If it's fun to you and it burns calories, then it's win win in my books! How is this any different than spending money on rollerblades, skis, skates, bikes, etc. ?

    Check on Craigslist or Kijiji, or whatever classified sites you know for used ones if price is an issue....enjoy!!
  • Legs_McGee
    Legs_McGee Posts: 845 Member
    I did not know such a thing existed. But I also think they look like fun. Although not $250 worth of fun.
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