first set of stilts

abaway

I've never used stilts but have a job coming up that I would like to try them on.
Looking for some advice on the size of stilts to get. I'm 6' tall, is there one set of adjustable stilts I can get that will allow me to work comfortably on 8' to 10' ceilings?

Whitey97

yup, dura-stilts. 24-48. most common set of stilts on the job.

brdn_drywall

14-22, 18-30, might be more practical for someone 6'

Bevelation

18-30's are the most versatile IMO. 10 foot will be a bit of a stretch, but 8-9 is best on those.

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abaway

I'll probably be working more on 8 and 9' ceilings so I think I will go with the 18-30's.

Kozzmo

My 1st set of stilts were 2 milk crates tied to my boots with cut innertubes!Perfect for 8'.Going up stairs was a lil sketchy:]I'm also 6' and the 18-30's are just right.

Whitey97

you may want to rethink, what about garages? those 30's aren't going to get you right up there. honestly I'm sitting perfect with a 12-24 and a 24-48. I'm 6' as well and I could ask for anything better. I use my big set constantly, you don't know how much you'll use them until you have 'em. trust me

Bevelation

^Six foot scaffold.

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Whitey97

scaffold was for the pre 60's. It's slow and unproductive

abaway

How about this

http://www.all-wall.com/acatalog/Cra...ng_Package.php

joepro0000

I agree with Whitey,
get the tallest sets. I'm 6' feet too, and I use them good for 9,10,11, and sometimes 12s. If your on a 8 ft ceiling, use a bucket.

Whitey97

tall guys are perfect for a 6'r like us

A+ Texture LLC

The only thing that matters is. Which ones look cooler. The new skywalkers look sweet. I have to have 'em. There so shiny and cool.

Bevelation

So are bazookas.

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Whitey97

ha ha ha

Muddauber

Are you Serious?

Bevelation

No, I'm serious. Just a little different from Serious, but not quite. ha ha ha

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Apple24

Id stick w/ dura stilts I bought a pair of Shur-Mags and can't stand the way they walk, like you have to swing your legs around. I would say anything but shur-mags who cares if theyre lighter my feet kill after 45 mins.

carpentaper

has anyone heard anything about the marshalltown stilts?

Whitey97

If you're talking about the sky walkers, They're a little over priced IMO