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YOUR JUMPING STILTS => Modifications => Topic started by: Dark Knight on February 04, 2008, 06:30:31 PM
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We all know one of and easiest ways to protect our spring is to tape over them. Some take a lot of care customizing them with a design.
But there may come a time when they get so scuffed you have to start from scratch :o
Removing
The best way to tape a spring is remove it from the top bearing which means you can roll the tape around the spring keeping it tight.
The same goes for removing old tape and the original plastic.
Being careful not to scratch the spring ( or yourself ) use a sharp knife and push it between the spring and the plastic and cut. This way you'll not be cutting into the spring.
Once the cover is off this would be a good time to check the spring for any problems ?
Replacing
To stop tape sticking on the spring which would be hard to remove I used cling film
The cling film only stick to it's self and not the spring.
Don't panic that the film doesn't hug the inside just keep it tight and put a couple of layers on.
Start taping the spring and you'll notice the cling film can be pulled into the spring.
Because you no longer have the plastic cover the out side could get bash hard so you need extra tape.
Once you've have a couple of layer you could always customize them.
An idea that maybe use full !?
Before you rap in cling film cut a piece of card the shape of the spring and lay that on top of the spring first maybe even a couple ?
This would give some protection for the spring .
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would card not restrict the movement of the spring?
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I dont fancy taking the cover off :o
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would card not restrict the movement of the spring?
The spring only stretches 1 or 2 cm so if anything happen the card would rip !
Maybe if you cut the card into segments :-\
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I dont fancy taking the cover off :o
I had to the cover got a big rip in it and there was on option but to cut it off :o
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I see. Not so bad then
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A bit of bike inner tube does very well too, lol
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i never thought of an inner tube :D , ty
akin =]
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well ive got some tyres prime for the tyre mod, ill have a bash tomorrow i think
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hmm i like the inner tube idea but wot about the bike tyre its self??? it wud be very strong and wud give a spiker kinda look ive seen ppl use the tyre as a hoofs before jsut wondering is it possible to use the tyre on the spring if it is put on loosley??
BANANA DANCE :banana:
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Have a look at zendalfire's bock mods Aidan he's already done it and it looks very good
Jason :Hoofies2:
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This is an idea I had for those who use tape on their springs
Has we all know spring wear out and begain to flex more with age.
So instead of removing old tape patch the old tape and then add new layers to the spring !
More layer means less flex, it wont going to make bonuce higher again not will help a little bit stop ping the flexing ??
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Do that already..logical. Just go over the tatty stuff and you have more protection but no way is tape going to stop flexing of the spring. Tape stretches and bends. Absolutly wont make adifference to springs at all. Think of the strength of the spring and then the resistance of tape, The resistance is tiny if not nothing in comparison. They are strong springs.
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Do that already..logical. Just go over the tatty stuff and you have more protection but no way is tape going to stop flexing of the spring. Tape stretches and bends. Absolutly wont make adifference to springs at all. Think of the strength of the spring and then the resistance of tape, The resistance is tiny if not nothing in comparison. They are strong springs.
That's true if you only use tape !?
And stood the spring die and snap it's taped tight
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I have lots og blue gaffa tape and fluffy cpvers. Protects them real nice
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I have lots og blue gaffa tape and fluffy cpvers. Protects them real nice
I use some of this to reinforce them !?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/Dark-Knight/DSC06590.jpg)
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I duno about that DK but you just solved a littly mystery. there has been a roll of that stuff in the airfeild clubhouse for ages now and nobdy know what it was?! Now I know!!! I just hope it hasnt been used to fix a plane...wouldnt surprise me.
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Heres my attempt of protecting the springs with a Bike tire.
Below are all the tools and items needed to do this modification
Items
26" Bike Tyre (Asda £10)
20ish Zipclips/cableties
Tools
Crafting Knife
Hacksaw
Drill
Firstly i cut the tire in half using the craft knife to cut the bulk tire and the hacksaw to get through the wires on both edges.
Then place agains the spring to see how long to cut it.
Cut two identical lengths of tire.
Get drill and drill a hole about 1.5cm in from the edge of the tire.
Then continue drilling a hole every 2inches, do the same on other side of the tire, repeat for the other tire..
Then place the tire on the spring and pull zipclip through one hole and then through the hole on the other side then pull tight and cut to size.
Here are some pics of the finished product
Zipties At The Back
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n318/T10HJS/140620081455.jpg)
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n318/T10HJS/140620081454.jpg)
Look from Behind
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n318/T10HJS/140620081451.jpg)
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n318/T10HJS/140620081452.jpg)
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Is it me or does one go up to down and the other down to up ( tread ) :-\
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Lol looks like they do, thats not something i really looked at, think they look cool either way ;D
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Lol. I have very mild OCD and thus deliberated for about 10 minutes on which way up the tire should go. ;D So sad! The tred pattern resembles arrows, and at first I thought they should point upwards to represent jumping. I thought downward arrows sent the wrong message. :P But I found that way more aesthetically pleasing so decided to use it. :) I know... I'm pathetic. :rolleyes:
But I do love how it looks. Has anyone else used eyelets to stop the holes from stretching? What size did you use?
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Since I'm only 12 and my dad won't really let me use a hacksaw I might just have my mom make a customized black fluffy cover = P I think it would save me a lot of time but still look cool and protect the springs.
Heres my attempt of protecting the springs with a Bike tire.
Below are all the tools and items needed to do this modification
Items
26" Bike Tyre (Asda £10)
20ish Zipclips/cableties
Tools
Crafting Knife
Hacksaw
Drill
Firstly i cut the tire in half using the craft knife to cut the bulk tire and the hacksaw to get through the wires on both edges.
Then place agains the spring to see how long to cut it.
Cut two identical lengths of tire.
Get drill and drill a hole about 1.5cm in from the edge of the tire.
Then continue drilling a hole every 2inches, do the same on other side of the tire, repeat for the other tire..
Then place the tire on the spring and pull zipclip through one hole and then through the hole on the other side then pull tight and cut to size.
Here are some pics of the finished product
T10HJS are these air trekkers? They look identical of what I may buy soon
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dna' just get a bike inner tube cut to length , slit down side wrap round spring then tape in place --thats all that is needed. That and tyre sox --or junior sized converse boots ( hi top UK junior size 11)
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T10HJS, those tire mods look extremely cool! And even better that you don't have to take off the spring in order to add them.
How much protection do they offer the springs then?
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More than any other method. I think it's the best. :) Looks really gothy with silver eyelets in it. lol.
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:haha:
Good Pics x
But How Do The Springs Bend Because Bike Tires Are Not That Flexy !!
Write On My Topics Please x
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:haha:
Good Pics x
But How Do The Springs Bend Because Bike Tires Are Not That Flexy !!
Write On My Topics Please x
Try this experiment Silly_Willy
Take a bike tyre and bend it with your hands (easy compared to the next bit :biggrin:)
Now take your PJ spring and try the same (Having trouble yet :biggrin:)
The tyre will bend easily when you jump on it and make no diference to the action of the spring so don't worry :thumbs:
Jason :Hoofies2:
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But I Havent Got Stilts x
Plus I Made My Spine Worse >:( Did Something In Drama That I Shouldnt Have x
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Take a bike tyre and bend it with your hands (easy compared to the next bit :biggrin:)
Now take your PJ spring and try the same (Having trouble yet :biggrin:)
The tyre will bend easily when you jump on it and make no diference to the action of the spring so don't worry :thumbs:
Jason :Hoofies2:
I like the reply! But what would you do if she bent it? =/
LOL!
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Good Question K_Rock What If I Did Bend It x
Impossible I Aint Got No Stilts x
But Yeh What if I Did x
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I tried bending a set of 60's once by hand (no frame attached and not leaning it on the ground) it did flex a little but I am rather large :biggrin:
On a more serious not though Silly_Willy I would suggest that you run the idea of Bocks past your doctor first as although I don't think walking on them or even some light bouncing would do any damage to your condition high bouncing of a serious fall might make it a lot worse so better to be safe than sorry and get some professional advice first just in case
Jason :Hoofies2:
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Would It Be Better To Get M60s Or Kids x
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Heres my attempt of protecting the springs with a Bike tire.
Below are all the tools and items needed to do this modification
Items
26" Bike Tyre (Asda £10)
20ish Zipclips/cableties
Tools
Crafting Knife
Hacksaw
Drill
Firstly i cut the tire in half using the craft knife to cut the bulk tire and the hacksaw to get through the wires on both edges.
Then place agains the spring to see how long to cut it.
Cut two identical lengths of tire.
Get drill and drill a hole about 1.5cm in from the edge of the tire.
Then continue drilling a hole every 2inches, do the same on other side of the tire, repeat for the other tire..
Then place the tire on the spring and pull zipclip through one hole and then through the hole on the other side then pull tight and cut to size.
when doing it this way should the tire be tight around the spring? i mean like, have to pull hard so that the two ends meet when fastening the cable tie... that kinda tight...???