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Stilt height?
« on: October 17, 2009, 08:38:50 PM »
I'm just wondering what the height of an adult size powerbock stilt is (from the sole to the top of the frame). Cos it's about the only thing that websites don't seem to tell you. I'd like to know so that I know that an adult size stilt wouldn't go above my kneecap. Thanks!
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Re: Stilt height?
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2009, 08:43:51 PM »
You can adjust the kneebars height so you shouldn't have to worry about something like that.

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Re: Stilt height?
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2009, 09:57:43 PM »
How tall are you, if are are above 5ft they will fit ok . Might need a footplate mod but better than juniors. If are are 5.2/5.4 then i wouldnt worry. Everybody is different but its a pretty good rule of thumb.

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Re: Stilt height?
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2009, 07:30:23 AM »
Well, I'm pretty sure I'm above 5ft (I mean, I'm gonna be 15 in Dec, but it is only just 7:30 :CSLEEP:).
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Re: Stilt height?
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2009, 08:07:22 AM »
u seriously do not want 2 think about kids stilts. ill lrt u try out a pair of adults next sunday if u like, how much do u weigh?   there will be a meet in pompy.

bit you out of town 2day as there is a meet there l8er

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Re: Stilt height?
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2009, 09:23:04 AM »
Well, last time I checked (last Friday), I weighed 61kg.
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Re: Stilt height?
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2009, 09:57:53 AM »
I have said this to many people before, I am 57kg and I can get plenty of bounce on my M80's(84kg).
Although M70's might be better for starting off for you.

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Re: Stilt height?
« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2009, 10:59:23 AM »
Ok, thanks!
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Re: Stilt height?
« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2009, 02:10:38 PM »
I may not be able to go to Portsmouth meeting on Sunday cos I'm visiting relatives in Sway. What time of day is it?
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Re: Stilt height?
« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2009, 02:51:24 PM »
i think it was today :P

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Re: Stilt height?
« Reply #10 on: October 18, 2009, 05:10:05 PM »
I meant when in the day is it on Sunday 25th?
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Re: Stilt height?
« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2009, 05:16:49 PM »
check www.jurassicjumpers.co.uk

should tell you, ill be there aswell

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Re: Stilt height?
« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2009, 05:58:29 PM »
I've checked, and the most recent posts are about the Pompy meet today. Did you find a post about the 25th?
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Re: Stilt height?
« Reply #13 on: October 18, 2009, 07:31:20 PM »
nowt about next week cos not posted yet.  the plan is for it to include a gym session. But Ive not 'phoned to book and chex time. Hence no post. I think they r free from 1300.

So pencil in gym 1-3. 'Rolling' start of 12ish in Gulld Hall Sq ( noone ever turns up on time :Cswoon:) to warm up/chat un stuff.

Then move onto outdoor stuff after.

But peeps can, and do, join up at any old time.

I have some M80's ( loaned to 'blue' at mo).  But for next weekend I should have some M100's operational ( that i can chuck at blue to free up the M80's--blue needs to try a heavier spring) and probably an M60ish thing ( not a pro jump spring ).

OOO and WILL have tools to raise and lower knee bars :o).

Just wear 'chunky trainers and bring 2 small hand towels, if you come along ( or whenever we meetup).

Sounds odd but its to ensure the straps and bindings 'grip'.  With the likes of converse or vans the foot binding cant be tightened enuff. If you have thin legs the  knee bar strap cant be tightened enuff. The towels pad things out to get a grip ( temporary measure-- there are more permanent measures that cost just pennies if needed).

I fear we going off thread a lil.  but heyho  'am i bovvverd?'

Ill be posting a more 'formal' thread on next w/e'ds meet ( here and on JJ) when Ive got the details sorted :Csmile:

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Re: Stilt height?
« Reply #14 on: October 18, 2009, 07:43:35 PM »
Q you know how much you love me.... you wanna give me a lift to Portsmouth if i get to Bournemouth?

im staying in Bournemouth that night anyway :)

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Re: Stilt height?
« Reply #15 on: October 19, 2009, 11:12:35 AM »
I'm fairly sure that I'll be able to got to Pompy on the 25th. I won't be able to find out for sure 'til I get home from school though... Watch this space!
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Re: Stilt height?
« Reply #16 on: October 19, 2009, 07:00:16 PM »
Q you know how much you love me.... you wanna give me a lift to Portsmouth if i get to Bournemouth?

im staying in Bournemouth that night anyway :)

DC
Hang on  'if i get to bournemouth'  but  'im staying in bournemouth'


Yes you can have a lift BUT only if you dont get all excited un have an accident in the car like last time........that was the last time , for you or any1 else,  that I 'change' them at a motorway service station!!!

Possibility it will be cramped with bocks on laps tho



OOOO but 'Springsteen'  may I ask wot your given name is, but please please say it isnt 'Ben'.

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Re: Stilt height?
« Reply #17 on: October 19, 2009, 07:13:21 PM »
I can't be called Ben? Ah. We may have hit a snag.


No, I'm joking. I'm called James. Whereabouts in Pompy is the meet? But it's not looking likely that I'll be able to make it. I'm visiting relatives in Sway for lunch, and I'm told that 4ish would be the very earliest for me to be in Pompy. To be honest, even that looks unlikely. Are these meets weekly? I would SO MUCH like to be at a meet!
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Re: Stilt height?
« Reply #18 on: October 19, 2009, 07:21:55 PM »
'officially'  every other week. Sometime we do the fill in week too.

There may be a short meet in bournemouth this friday evening ...see dark castle about that

Frustrating I know, but yep  uwill get to try stilts out.

Do check out the JJ site  cos u may spot last min meets not mentioned here.  1/2 termcomming up  so stuff may happen

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Re: Stilt height?
« Reply #19 on: October 19, 2009, 07:54:33 PM »
Bonjour, yer should be a meet this Friday Bournemouth Pier, about 5.30 till say 7-8ish.
Weather is looking ok, maybe light drizzle

And Q you cant prove there was any accidents :p and i blame Ben he probably framed me :P

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Re: Stilt height?
« Reply #20 on: October 19, 2009, 08:20:34 PM »
I have to say I am intrigued about why I shouldn't be called Ben...  :Cerr:
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Re: Stilt height?
« Reply #21 on: October 19, 2009, 08:25:24 PM »
Lol, no worryies Ben is cool... He just likes to be blamed for things :P

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Re: Stilt height?
« Reply #22 on: October 19, 2009, 08:32:38 PM »
Oh, I see.
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Re: Stilt height?
« Reply #23 on: October 19, 2009, 08:34:11 PM »
So James were abouts you from?

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Re: Stilt height?
« Reply #24 on: October 19, 2009, 08:41:39 PM »
I'm from Lyndhurst, just a few minutes outside Southampton (on a good day). That's pretty much all there is to it.

You?
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