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A+ Texture LLC · 04-02-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by carpentaper

has anyone heard anything about the marshalltown stilts?

Yes, I heard and saw that they look super cool. Go get some and let us know how they feel.

19Riggs88 · 04-26-2009, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by carpentaper

has anyone heard anything about the marshalltown stilts?

Sky Walkers look fancy but in my opinion the Dura Stilts are far more comfortable.

Sky walkers actually hurt my feet and the single spring at the very bottom of the foot pad seems to need adjusting for every height. When it is to stiff it feels like you are trying to walk with a cast on your foot and ankle.

Plus Sky Walkers are a little heavier.

It may just be that I am too used to my Dura Stilts but thats how it is for me.

A+ Texture LLC · 04-26-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 19Riggs88

Sky Walkers look fancy but in my opinion the Dura Stilts are far more comfortable.

Sky walkers actually hurt my feet and the single spring at the very bottom of the foot pad seems to need adjusting for every height. When it is to stiff it feels like you are trying to walk with a cast on your foot and ankle.

Plus Sky Walkers are a little heavier.

It may just be that I am too used to my Dura Stilts but thats how it is for me.

Are you refering to the old skywalkers or the super cool looking new ones. Just curious. Well I'm guessing the new ones because of the spring at the bottom.

19Riggs88 · 04-26-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by A+ Texture LLC

Are you refering to the old skywalkers or the super cool looking new ones. Just curious. Well I'm guessing the new ones because of the spring at the bottom.

Yes the cool looking new ones. I also know a guy who bought them and regrets it.

A+ Texture LLC · 04-27-2009, 01:02 PM

Yeah, I guess they went for form over function.

harris drywall · 04-27-2009, 08:45 PM

i just bought a set of stilts on ebay for $119.00 new,can someone tell me their first experience on stilts i have 18-30 inch

19Riggs88 · 04-27-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by harris drywall

i just bought a set of stilts on ebay for $119.00 new,can someone tell me their first experience on stilts i have 18-30 inch

I did lean on the walls a little at first.
I guess I was lucky to not fall until once I hit some loose sand while taking big strides on concrete. My font leg kept sliding foreword and I did the splits and slowly went down with a little pain.

One piece of advice though is ALWAYS strap on your leg strap first and then the foot straps. That way if you happen to slip or fall with them half on you don't twist your ankle up....

A+ Texture LLC · 04-27-2009, 10:59 PM

I remember my first time like it was yesterday.... I brought em home and walked around on the lowest setting with a broomstick in my hand, (borrowed it from my mother in law, it's her ride

). One day and your a pro.

harris drywall · 04-28-2009, 07:51 AM

thanks for the reply,now stilts being in 2 peices the top peices with straps on seem to be not below my knee caps ,can someone tell me if 2 top halfs that slide over bottom tubes are supposed to be clamped as well as as bottom half s are to brackets ,when i slide top halfs onto tubes the knee straps land at knee caps,when they are supposed to be below knee caps,should i cut tube on top halfs ,so knee strap comes below knee caps?

**Darren@Partners** · 04-28-2009, 09:00 AM

Should be able to loosen the adjustment wing nuts on the leg strap tube and lower it so it straps on below the knee. You should never have to cut anything off...

Durastilts still the best IMO.

PS: You'll want someone around the first time you get up on 'em to adjust your springs. You'll need to adjust them throughout the first day or so also, improper spring settings will wear your legs/ankles out and be uncomfortable.

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harris drywall Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 8	new stilts i just bought a set of stilts on ebay for $119.00 new,can someone tell me their first experience on stilts i have 18-30 inch

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Darren@Partners Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: KCMO area Posts: 758	Should be able to loosen the adjustment wing nuts on the leg strap tube and lower it so it straps on below the knee. You should never have to cut anything off... Durastilts still the best IMO. PS: You'll want someone around the first time you get up on 'em to adjust your springs. You'll need to adjust them throughout the first day or so also, improper spring settings will wear your legs/ankles out and be uncomfortable.