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YOUR JUMPING STILTS => Problems and solutions => Topic started by: arthur on November 12, 2006, 04:45:29 PM

Title: MY knee hurts
Post by: arthur on November 12, 2006, 04:45:29 PM

Hi,

When im out on my projumps now that ive got the adult ones I have found that the leg strap is loose because it isnt velcro its like a clip and its hard to make it tight enough because my legs arent that big so everytime i try and run or do anything it feels loose .
and when i run my knee feels like it is bending inwards (wrong way)
so does anyone know a way for me to make my leg not move around soo much or any mods to make my leg press firmly against the knee brace?

Arthur

Title: Re: MY knee hurts
Post by: danpne on November 12, 2006, 05:03:36 PM

Hi Arthur,

Having spoken to people about the use of their Pro-Jumps they say the best thing to do is get kneepads which have shinpads on aswell so that you can jam them in between your leg and the knee bracket, if you find this still isnt tight enough get some more padding (ive heard fireproof insulation is good) and put that behind your knee.

Dan

Title: Re: MY knee hurts
Post by: Locky on November 12, 2006, 05:40:35 PM

Yup i have skinny legs and I find wearing knee pads makes a very snug fit aswell as the protection.
Someone posted on another forum a mod about taking a swimming noodle and wrapping it over the current knee bracket (funky colours available too!).

Title: Re: MY knee hurts
Post by: arthur on November 12, 2006, 06:50:28 PM

ok but one thing i already have my knee pads on and the knee part goes oever the bottom of my pads and its still not very good fitting (and i have padding on the knee brace.
and also that new thing on the back of the knee instead of velcro seems to be harder to use than the velcro because i have to fiddle with two straps and close the part which holds it at the same time.

Title: Re: MY knee hurts
Post by: Locky on November 12, 2006, 07:56:46 PM

The straps can be a little awkward but I dont pull mine so they are really tight. I'd possibly think of getting some larger knee pads or as suggested some with shin pads.

Title: Re: MY knee hurts
Post by: olliestev on November 13, 2006, 07:26:15 PM

what you can do is get a swimming noodle (a long thin float used in swimming pools) and cut a piece in half to use as padding.

hope it helps!

Title: Re: MY knee hurts
Post by: Locky on November 13, 2006, 07:54:18 PM

I already suggested that lol.
Keep up!

Title: Re: MY knee hurts
Post by: olliestev on November 14, 2006, 06:20:22 PM

oh yeh
sorry didnt see it!

Title: Re: MY knee hurts
Post by: arthur on November 14, 2006, 07:59:42 PM

im ok now after getting used to it  :)

Title: Re: MY knee hurts
Post by: Locky on November 14, 2006, 08:09:13 PM

arthur are you glad you have the adult ones now?

Title: Re: MY knee hurts
Post by: arthur on November 14, 2006, 08:16:17 PM

yeh im glad at first i didnt like them alot but now ive got used to the weight and everything i really enjoy them