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YOUR JUMPING STILTS => Everything PowerSkips => Topic started by: Kiola on December 17, 2007, 09:35:30 PM
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Me and T' as most of you know have Powerskips..
Tundrah has the Standard Versions and I have the Pro
if you have any questions we will do our best to answer them.
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Do u actually have tio bolt ur shoe on to the thing :o means u have to buy new trainers! :P
and how does tht holder for the firs tone work i see tht makign ur foot move around the Pro-jumps looks more secure than them :-\
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Only buy the Pros if you tink you want a moving footplate.. but yes its advised that you bolt your Shoes onto them for safety.. i used my oldest trainers and there the comfiest ever while bouncing perminantly fixed to the stilts..
and how does tht holder for the firs tone work i see tht makign ur foot move around the Pro-jumps looks more secure than them :-\
sorry say that again LOL
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Do u actually have tio bolt ur shoe on to the thing :o means u have to buy new trainers! :P
Yes, you do bolt them on and then leave them attached.
and how does tht holder for the firs tone work i see tht makign ur foot move around the Pro-jumps looks more secure than them :-\
The yellow "booties" are really comfortable because you dont have two small areas wth lots of pressure, they spread the presure over a larger area.
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ohh.. was that the appropriate answer to the question was it haha
i knew it was something along those lines but didnt quite know..
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and how does tht holder for the firs tone work i see tht makign ur foot move around the Pro-jumps looks more secure than them :-\
sorry say that again LOL
i ment to say on the first picture posted about the powerskips looks unsecure coz its only laces and a little padded thingy the projumps look more secure on the strap bits
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ahh.. yes.. The PowerSkip Pros do only come with that little strap.. but If you bolt your shoes on like your meant too .. it is Quite secure.
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I was lucky enough to try some of the Powerskip Pros last week, my friend has some & his the same shoe size as me ;D I was amazed at how natural the moving plate feels, even though I've had my projumps for the year I was skeptical of the moving plate but now I think for the comfort factor they are tops.
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I TOTALLY AGREE.. I think the ability to mive your ancles like that is just amazing for longer term users.. gives you a little movement in a joint that usually stays Still continuously
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I TOTALLY AGREE.. I think the ability to mive your ancles like that is just amazing for longer term users.. gives you a little movement in a joint that usually stays Still continuously
I was never too sure what the moving footplate was for. I thought it had made running better or something but ankle movement is a great idea. I would like to see somebody use them so I can see how they work.
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i think im one lof the luck few to own a set of Powerskip Pros.. so if your ever near Plyouth.. give me a shout.
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Will do! One thing...Does it mean that you can walk up slopes and things easier because that without ankle movement is a bit strange compared with it walking normal with ankle movement
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no idea .. haha but i guess it should help with going down a slope... but going up is just the same.
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I TOTALLY AGREE.. I think the ability to mive your ancles like that is just amazing for longer term users.. gives you a little movement in a joint that usually stays Still continuously
I was never too sure what the moving footplate was for. I thought it had made running better or something but ankle movement is a great idea. I would like to see somebody use them so I can see how they work.
Ankle movement would be a bad thing for me because of my bad ankle. A moving plate sound like it would make running more fluid don't know if it would help jumping !?
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I see. Just seems like a good idea. I have a bad ankle too DK. fell off mini scooter and it never fixed! Irritating me now
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I always thought and seen the tilting footplate as a pain when trying to jump!!
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Depends how it tilts and how far. that why i want to see some (not like I can afford them tho lol) Just interested
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I always thought and seen the tilting footplate as a pain when trying to jump!!
its litterally un noticable.. if you jump correctly useing your heels the pad will only tilt when you conciously want it too...
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Cool, I may have to try a set out, to see how i find them! :banana:
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So what are the advantages the moving footplate or in general what makes Powerskip Pros unique?
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The PowerSkip Pros Footplate Tilts which is meant to help with Running. Now after 2 or so years of useing them i would never go back to a Standard plate because the movement has altered my technique (in a good way),I also Find the tilt makes the stilts more comfortable overall as well.
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Some people like it to tilt, so people dont, you need to try it out really before using it.
I went to a meet a while back and out of 20 odd people I was the only one that liked the tilt, so you really gotta try out
DC
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I supose I better get involved in this thread (don't know how I missed so much of it) as I have 2 sets of moving footplates now (1 home made)
You are so right Kiola I really don't like the fixed plates now and feel so much better on the moving ones
Spud you are welcome to try mine if you ever get down here :Claugh: only thing is they are on 114's so might be a bit stiff
I have fixed mine so they don't rotate as much as normal due to my ankle not being right (about 2/3's movement compared to normal) as I find it more comfy that way (very easy mod )
The advantages Zeri are that it feels so much more natural and I find it easier to recover from a bad landing on them
I also feel that it makes the springs feel softer and gets you more height as you can use your ankles to help when jumping
The disadvantages are that they take a while to get used to and swapping between fixed and moving or vice versa takes 10 mins before you feel right again
Jason :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:
Jason :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:
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Jason how did you get your Tilts?? I really really not so much want a pair :)
DC
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Spud you are welcome to try mine if you ever get down here :Claugh: only thing is they are on 114's so might be a bit stiff
I have fixed mine so they don't rotate as much as normal due to my ankle not being right (about 2/3's movement compared to normal) as I find it more comfy that way (very easy mod )
I have tried tilting plates now and I didn't like them. But I tried them on carls bocks and I have never liked carls bocks haha. Other than how far he has his toes pointing up I just didn't like how far they moved so would love to try yours :)
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DC I got hold of some bits from broken ones and made the rest
Then copied them to make the second pair all you need it a decent machine shop and loads of time :Cbiggrin:
Whenever you get down your welcome to try them Spud :Csmile: the other thing is that the cuffs I use seem to make them easier to use
Jason :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:
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Your bocks sound epic. You will have to be careful that I don't run of with them :Ctongue:
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Jason if you wanna make me some ;) Bet youd charge a hefty price :D
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Finding the time to make anything at the moment is impossible DC but you should have the facilitys at uni and a teacher to help
There is only 3 bits to make for each bock and one is only a 10 min job (the other two are a bit more involved though :Claugh: )
Running with springs that much above your weight Spud :Claugh: think even I could catch you :Cbiggrin:
Jason :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:
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Running with springs that much above your weight Spud :Claugh: think even I could catch you :Cbiggrin:
I'd give it a good shot :P I rum better on tough springs than I do soft ones..but maybe not that tough :Claugh:
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There is only 3 bits to make for each bock and one is only a 10 min job (the other two are a bit more involved though :Claugh: )
Jason :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:
OK This thread has my full attention now.
My engineering side is chomping at the bit!!!! Where can I see this moving foot plate? Web Site?
I’m lighting the stove in the work shop now. :Cyes:
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Jason, please may you post full pictures of each 3 bits, how there connected :) thankyou
DC
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Just had a look at Power skip web site. That should be no trouble to make, might be a christmas project for me if this snow sticks!!!
However, need to find out first if its goin to be a move for the better :Ceek:
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I quite fancy having a go at this, even if i'm not a fan...yet. I'm fairly sure Uni workshops are meant to be abused for doing this kinda thing :)
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I did some rough drawings of two of the bits and started on the third
No promises but I'll have a go at finishing it over the holiday
Jason :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:
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well iv been on fixed stilts and one day a while ago i tried jason stilts with fixed feet and found the springs so hard couldnt jump on them,then a few weeks later jason had the stilts that he made with moving foot plate but same springs ie ones i could get to bend and haho i was jumping on them with no problem takes abit to get use to they were still hard to bend but less effort,will be making some in the new year just need to go through things with jason over the plans,,his done a good job on his ones,ssshhh dont tell him i said that :Cwink:
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Had my PJ to bit today fitting bushes so took the opportunity to weigh up a mod on the foot plate. No problem with the engineering bit I’m not going to alter anything just in case so I will have to look at making some foot plates completely!
Or should I just wait and try someone else’s first ???
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Almost got the drawings done so if any of you want a copy PM me your E-mail and I'll send you a copy as soon as I've done them
They are just rough sketches but enough info to make the bits if you have the right gear
Also all measurements worked for me but worth checking against whatever stilts you are making them for
Jason :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:
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Do you guys think it would pose a problem to attach Powerisers Calf Cuffs on PowerSkip Pros? I never used a knee bar before, and I would like to transfer my cuff to them.
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carl has cuffs on bocks with tilting footplates and it works fine, in fact its quite a nice combo
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You are perfectly ok to fit any cuffs to any bocks I have done all of them except Powerisers and have seen them fitted
It is also possible to swap any spring onto any frame (with a little bit of alteration) and most parts from most bocks will fit others with again a little bit of work
Only problems with the cuffs are that 7 brackets and some earlier models of other Bocks are made of a softer plastic and won't hold them tight enough
Skip brackets are totally different and can be tightened up enought to tow a car :Claugh:
I have in my collection several sets of "Bitsers)
1 Skip uprights and walking feet /Projump feet, springs and support bracket /Homemade cuffs, bindings and hoofies (all on one set)
2 Projump uprights, springs, support bracket and feet /Homemade walking feet, bindings and cuffs
3 Projump frames with Skip springs fitted (2 pairs)
I have in the past fitted 7 springs to Projump and Powerizer frames with total success
And if you have any doubts about Skip/Projump frames ask Tim as he came bl**dy close to flying on mine :Claugh:
Jason :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:
Ps all my feet/hoofs are PJ bolton ones as they are the only type I have found that you can change the rubbers and they don't break
PPs before anyone says Skip hoofs they are good but I can't afford them :Claugh:
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My Dad just ordered me a pair of Powerskip Pros (PS520) for my Christmas present! They will be coming in within the month.
I was wondering what type of shoes do you recommend to bolt on? I was thinking about putting on my tennis/running shoes.
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A pair of shoes that are comfy, strong and light
Jason :Hoofies2: :CGEEK: