Kiiking
Kiiking (sport swing ) is a relatively young Estonian sport. In the Estonian language kiik means swing , accordingly kiiking means swing.
origin
Kiiking has its origins several hundred years ago, with the typical swings that, unlike in other countries, are always used by several people while standing. These swings are about 2.5 meters high and there are always 4 to 10 people swinging together. Again and again people tried to flip over these swings, which was very dangerous without safety.
description
In 1996 the first Kiiking swing was developed, with which it was possible to roll over without any risk of injury. In 1997 Ado Kosk patented the Telescopic Frame and the Telescopic-shafts. Today there is Kiiking at heights of 3 to 8 meters, usually one person rocks alone. You are secured by tying your arms and legs. The principle is simple: you stand on the swing, in the middle, when the swing is vertical, the athlete crouches to get some momentum. As soon as the swing tilts, the athlete stands up again.
This sport mainly trains the legs, because the circular movement caused by the rollover pushes you into the swing. The height of the swing with which at least one overturn was achieved is the benchmark for performance.
World records
- Women: Kätlin Kink (Estonia) - 5.94 m in 2006
- Men: Kaspar Taimsoo (Estonia) - 7.15 m in 2015
- Men: Sven Saarpere (Estonia) - 7.38 m in 2018
Web links
- Kiiking (Estonian, English, Russian)
- Interview with Andrus Aasamäe on Spiegel online (October 7, 2008)
Individual evidence
- ↑ ERR: Kaspar Taimsoo võttis kiikingu maailmarekordi oma nimele. September 17, 2015, accessed September 10, 2019 (Estonian).
- ↑ Longest successful 360 ° kiiking swing (male). Retrieved September 10, 2019 (UK English).