There exists no purer evocation of childhood than the skipping rope. Now technology has taken over...
Smart skipping
What is it? An LED-embedded jump (skipping to you and me) rope that displays your fitness data in mid-air. Why does anyone really need an electronic skipping rope that has its own app? Surely this is the definition of flashiness for the sake of it? OK, it looks nice, brushed metal handles in cherry red, topped with low- friction bearings, allowing free rotation of the matte-black rubber cable.
How does it feel? The mid-section of the rope is reinforced and inflexible, to protect
the row of LEDs inside, it’s heavier than you would imagine making it hard to get a good rhythm going. It is said that the heavier rope increases its fitness potential, requiring greater exertion.
How does it work? The Tangram app counts the swings just in case you don’t have the energy to count yourself.