This video has some great information. I had been walking on these things wrong for three years. I use them for Halloween costumes primarily, and after making the adjustments to the side supports and springs, I feel much more stable when walking around. I thought I just had really bad balance.

It seemed counterintuitive, but your suggestion to move the vertical bar outward made all the difference. Thank you.

@bmbcosplay5511

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm glad it helped you out!

Thank you! I’ve been walking around with my new pair of stilts and in total agony. I just thought I was it was part of it and I had to get used to it. The stilts kept bowing out and my arches were hurting just putting em on. You made my life so much better.

@bmbcosplay5511

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm glad to hear I was able to help you out!

@sergiocc17

Жыл бұрын

I just bought a new pair and I'm having the same issue..I feel like I have to bring my knees in to have the valance to walk straight...could you please tell me how do you adjust your to get rid of that problem

This helped a bunch. Thanks!

nice one definitely solved my bow legged problem! :)

Cheers from the uk! Fell off first 2 steps 😂

This was super helpful!! Thanks -

Great information. Thanks for the advice. I'm new to stilts 🙂🙃👍

Thank you so much. Couldn't work out way they felt so wrong. One tip and I'm flying.

@bmbcosplay5511

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad I could help you out!

This video help me

Thanks bro

What size shoe do you wear? I just got mine and even on the furthest setting on the heel plate the front strap is still on the pinky :( im a size 8.

Any ideas why the last hour or so of my shift my feet are in agonizing pain and feel like they r on fire with pins and needles is that normal? 🤔

Thanks for sharing this tips, can share the link for the foam pads from Amazon please?

@bmbcosplay5511

2 жыл бұрын

These are the ones I use.... Padded Comfort Stilt Straps for Drywall, Painting - Fits Dura-Stilt, Marshalltown, Import Brands. Durable and Comfortable www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRKFPXZ/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_T7BB03E7NVYB5YSZCQSF

Great video, i just bought a set of stilts for my bumblebee cosplay, i would like to see how you attach them to your costume

@maxmt4325

Жыл бұрын

When I did my bumblebee costume I just wrapped to leg pieces to the stilts. Some of the stilts we're still showing so I just wrapped an extra piece of foam around that

Can you provide the name of the air filled calf straps? I can’t find them on amazon.

@bmbcosplay5511

4 жыл бұрын

Sure thing, these are the ones I bought. All-Wall Extra Comfort Padded Wide Stilt Straps Leg Bands for Drywall, Painting, Insulation - Fits Yescom, Pentagon, Dura-Stilt, SurPro, GypTool - Correas Acolchadas para Zancos, Muy Comodas www.amazon.com/dp/B079595HMP/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_apa_i_6OoMEb9JESYSW

Im thinking of attaching a platform at the bottom. I seen dry wall workers added buckets under them im assuming to help balance. Do you think adding a wooden platfom slightly larger than the stilt foot would help me balance.. I'm thinking maybe about 6 inch wide by 12 long so slightly wider than the ruber footing

@bmbcosplay5511

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't suggest adding anything to them because it could cause you to slip easier, or get entangled with each other or something on the ground. If you're considering adding it only for stability, I would suggest working on getting them adjusted the way you like, and then practice walking on them at the lowest height until you get comfortable.

@reneerazo4515

3 жыл бұрын

@@bmbcosplay5511 i know.. I was thunking that

@reneerazo4515

3 жыл бұрын

@@bmbcosplay5511 do you have links.ir ideas how to make height rising legs that are more supportive for heavier men like me. I just need 20 to 24 inch height but not fat..they are.bird legs like bigbird from sesame st.

how do i adjust my stilts they feel too high from the heel and my feet hurt

What stilts are you usung?

Do you have a link to the calf straps?

@bmbcosplay5511

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delay, here's a link for the straps. amzn.to/3CJsYgD

What are the velcro pads called can't find them on amazon

@charlesoconnor5251

2 жыл бұрын

Found them

I feel like I'm leaning forward when I use my new stilts. This is my first pair. Any advice

@maxmt4325

Жыл бұрын

Try to keep your back straight. And one thing I learned is to keep your feet at a good distance apart. Don't walk with your feet too close together. I also keep my feet pointed out sometimes that helps

What brand stilts and how are they holding up?

@bmbcosplay5511

4 жыл бұрын

I have a pair of gyp tools stilts that I got from Amazon. They're holding up great, I've been using them for about 4 years. The only thing that I've replaced on them are the rubber pads. With as much wear and tear I put on them, the pads need replaced every couple of years.

I tightened up my spring and still have a bad forward lean. Pretty much new sur pro stilts

@bmbcosplay5511

3 жыл бұрын

Is it a forward lean only? or do they feel like it's leaning you forward and to the sides?

@Ocanadakiter

3 жыл бұрын

@@bmbcosplay5511 mostly forward

@Ocanadakiter

3 жыл бұрын

Spring is tightened to the maximum

@bmbcosplay5511

3 жыл бұрын

Do you have the side support that straps on to your calf, adjusted all the way out?

@Ocanadakiter

3 жыл бұрын

@@bmbcosplay5511 possibly..I will take a look in the next few days

Thank you for this video. I get lots of pain in my heels. Any ideas? I’ve been wearing them on and off at work for months. Lately I’ve been wearing them every day, 8-10 hours continuously.

@bmbcosplay5511

3 жыл бұрын

I'd say the pain in your heels is most likely caused from over-tightening the foot straps. I've had the same issue with mine. I loosened the strap closest to my ankle and it took care of the pain. Just don't loosen them too much and you'll be okay. If that still doesn't get rid of the pain, maybe try wearing a different pair of shoes. Hopefully this helps, 8 to 10 hours is a long time to wear stilts, and you definitely want to feel comfortable.

@NateTheNailer

3 жыл бұрын

@@bmbcosplay5511 thanks for the reply. I’ll try loosing the ankle staps a bit tomorrow. I have worn multiple pairs of boots with no difference. I’m starting to think some nice insoles might be worth a shot.

@bmbcosplay5511

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Let me know if loosening the straps work for you. I'm sure insoles would help as well

What brand are those? They look chinese made. I build particular brand.

@bmbcosplay5511

4 жыл бұрын

They are gyptool I believe, and yeah I do think they are Chinese

Forgot to mention the forward and back lean from the cup up top

What do I need to adjust, if I’m on them a lot and my ankles are hurting after I get off?

@bmbcosplay5511

4 жыл бұрын

I haven't had that issue yet. How long are you wearing them for when your ankles hurt?

Hello my friend, nice video! I have bumblebee costume but my stilts is not stable :( I need help

@bmbcosplay5511

3 жыл бұрын

What kind of stilts are you using?

@ThonyEast

3 жыл бұрын

@@bmbcosplay5511 same stilts you have but with platform

@bmbcosplay5511

3 жыл бұрын

So you're wearing stilts and platforms together?

@ThonyEast

3 жыл бұрын

@@bmbcosplay5511 yes

@bmbcosplay5511

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThonyEast that sounds kinda dangerous. If you can send me a picture of the stilts and platforms together, I may be able to give you some ideas. Obxmegatron@gmail.com

Does anybody know how to remove those springs?

@bmbcosplay5511

4 жыл бұрын

On the stilts I have in the video, It looks like the springs can be removed by loosening the top and bottom nuts on the through bolt. Then removing the 4 bolts holding on the center bracket. Just curious, why are you removing your springs?

@mikehunt8247

4 жыл бұрын

@@bmbcosplay5511 I blew my top spring on my right stilt on 2 separate pairs of stilts and where I live they sell those springs for that reason in my 7 years of using them Iv never seen or had to take them apart so I was wondering if anyone actually knew how or had a video

@bmbcosplay5511

4 жыл бұрын

I figured that was the reason you were asking. I'll have to get a spare set of springs just in case mine blow out.

@mikehunt8247

4 жыл бұрын

@@bmbcosplay5511 would be a good idea. I swear by durastilts yours look like gyp tool or ez stride (correct me if I'm wrong) but over the years the quality of the products have gone down slightly I never used to have to buy new parts unless I lost a strap

@bmbcosplay5511

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikehunt8247 yeah mine are gyp tool. When I bought them I only planned on using them a few times. So I didn't want to spend a lot on them. I'll probably go with durastilts when these ones need to be replaced.

These can be a real pain to try and adjust, those bolts, ugh

Man you didn’t even put em on but oh well lots videos out there thanks

How dare you refer to them as painter stilts... Drywall came first

@bmbcosplay5511

2 жыл бұрын

😆🤣 It won't happen again!