# Stool Stunt Sports A New Sport is Born Called SALZIG Sporthocker By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salzig-sporthocker References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2011/02/03/sporthocker-a-new-sport-that-revolves-around-sitting-on-a-stool/) & [sporthocker](http://www.sporthocker.com/) SALZIG Sporthocker is an intriguing new sport that centers around [stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-stool). What looks to be part [breakdance moves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-sportsbook), part skateboard tricks with a whole lot of ingenuity thrown in, I can totally see this sport blowing up across the globe. SALZIG Sporthocker, or simply 'Hocker' for short, particularly focuses on a person's [acrobatic abilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sciencebacked-youth-sports-program) as well as their creativity, coordination and overall control of their body. Founded by Michael and Stephan Landschütz, SALZIG Sporthocker originates with Germany. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Acrobatic Sports:** The emergence of SALZIG Sporthocker creates new opportunities in developing an acrobatic sports industry. - **Innovative Sporting Equipment:** SALZIG Sporthocker involves the use of stools which opens opportunities for companies to disrupt the sporting equipment industry. - **Urban Sports:** SALZIG Sporthocker presents an opportunity for the development of a new type of urban sports industry. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Equipment:** SALZIG Sporthocker creates an opportunity for companies to innovate and create new types of stools or other equipment that can be used for acrobatic sports. - **Entertainment:** SALZIG Sporthocker's uniqueness and entertainment value presents opportunities for it to be incorporated into mainstream entertainment industries like television shows. - **Fitness:** SALZIG Sporthocker can be seen as a fun and creative way of exercising, presenting an opportunity to develop new forms of fitness programs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stool-Inspired Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hackability-of-the-stool.md) - [Fitness-Focused Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ezhula-chair.md) - [Rock Climbing-Inspired Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cling-stool.md) - [Functional Decorative Rocking Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rool-stool.md) - [Active Motion Desk Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swing-ao-stool.md) - [Elevated Sleek Versatile Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sos-stool.md) - [Cross Leg-Supported Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/euljiro.md) - [Wheeled Bright Stumpy Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-stool-1.md) - [Cultural Heritage-Inspired Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-design1.md)