THE Inventor

At 19, Scott Olson was a young professional hockey player with the persistence and passion of an entrepreneur.  Looking for a fun way to train in the off-season, he picked up another inventor's take on an inline skate, bought the patent, tinkered in his parents' basement to make it better, and then hooked friends and relatives on the new sport.

In 1979, he introduced Rollerblades, praised by Time magazine as one of the 100 coolest products of the 20th century, alongside computers, cell phones and Post-it notes.

Fitness and sport-minded, Scott went on to successfully marrying his love for the outdoors and his passion for good health with the invention of the Rowbike. Rowbike is a revolutionary new fitness machine that blends all the freedom of a bicycle with the ultimate toning and health benefits of rowing machines.

When he’s not blading or rowling, Scott rallies with willing competitors in friendly games of table tennis.  Eventually, his indoor table found its way outdoors – sometimes even on a frozen pond. Paddle in hand and blades, skates, or flip-flops in tow, the idea of Kong Pong began to materialize. When Scott held up outside and his table didn’t, he asked himself “Why not make a table that can endure all the elements?” Ping! “A table that’s fun for players of all levels?” Pong! Kong Pong was born. Scott has a proven track record for finding ways to bring fitness and fun together and with Kong Pong, he’s done just that.

See what Scott has to say about Kong Pong on You Tube’s Perk at Play and Ice Pong.

Scott and Ozzie his Golden-doodle

Scott tours Lake Superior in his Wave-Walker 

Scott enjoying a full-body workout on his Rowbike (www.rowbike.com)