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YOUR JUMPING STILTS => Problems and solutions => Topic started by: l7ttledevil on August 16, 2006, 07:10:48 PM

Title: Squeking ??
Post by: l7ttledevil on August 16, 2006, 07:10:48 PM

Hey guys

I've had my powerisers since the 10th of august (my birthday:) ) and they've been squeking pretty much as soon as i started using them, it hasnt got any worse but has just been a constant annoyance.

So first question is is this normal? and if not what causes it?

Second question is how the hell do i stop it squeking?!?!?!? its so very annoying lol I left it at first incase it was just because they were new and needed wearing in but i think that time frame has passed now.

I also havent done anything to fix it yet because i wasnt sure if lubricant would melt anything or have any other adverse affects on any parts?

Please help.

Ben

Title: Re: Squeking ??
Post by: Tobster.rm on August 16, 2006, 07:20:40 PM

Ben mine did the same too.. Got mine on the 3rd Aug (my birthday!!)

Squeak is common but goes with a little spray of WD40.

Not heard a squeak since..

Hope that helps..

Tobs

Title: Re: Squeking ??
Post by: l7ttledevil on August 16, 2006, 07:25:55 PM

ok sounds good, no ill affects to the rubber or tubing etc?

Which bit did u diagnose as the squek tho? cos i'm not entirely sure what part to try and spray.

Ben

Title: Re: Squeking ??
Post by: Tobster.rm on August 16, 2006, 07:34:11 PM

The joint is where my squeak was. The bit that looks like the knee joint, back to front. If that makes sense...

Toby

Title: Re: Squeking ??
Post by: Terrydaktol on August 16, 2006, 08:48:14 PM

Hi chaps
   
Mine had a bit of a squeak for a while but it went after a few days.

I got mine about 18th July. Early Christmas present she said (lol).
 I've already told Santa i want a jetski for christmas.  ;D ;D ;D

    Terry

Title: Re: Squeking ??
Post by: l7ttledevil on August 16, 2006, 09:37:43 PM

Thanks for the replies guys i shall have to get the WD40 out next time i'm out and give the "backwards knee joint" a spray :).

Cheers

Ben

Title: Re: Squeking ??
Post by: dave1234 on August 19, 2006, 04:39:37 PM

mine squeked for only 3 days mabey tis just how well there made or something but shrly enough mine does sometimes comes back to haunt me by that SQUEAK but ah never mind im not bovered

Title: Re: Squeking ??
Post by: Lukey on September 03, 2006, 11:41:45 AM

All about the WD40 baby!! Spray everywhere theres movement is the simple answer.

Ideally, have a mate to hand. You have a walk, they spray, you have a little walk again and try to locate where the squeek or "honking" is coming from - repeat as necessary. We do this before setting out on each occaision.

Title: Re: Squeking ??
Post by: freakazoid on November 14, 2006, 08:14:17 PM

before we go any further shall we all juss raise a glass to  WD-40 lol ;D

Title: Re: Squeking ??
Post by: Kanga Man on April 03, 2007, 11:47:45 AM

I found that if you use the WD40 then it is best to spray some on then bounce the stilt you have just sprayed a little to let it move and allow the WD40 to get into the joint properly. But then, hey presto, silent as they can be.

For a while anyway. I find I have to spray them every few sessions. Then again I never seem to go out on mine for less then 4-5 hours at a time.

Title: Re: Squeking ??
Post by: hybrid_hex on July 17, 2007, 12:33:33 AM

ive found 3in1 gun oil works, mine sqeaked horendously (is that how you spell it??) and after 1squirt i havent had to re-apply it.

Title: Re: Squeking ??
Post by: sprog on July 17, 2007, 07:33:27 PM

Note the guy asked in September 2006. I'm sure he's got it sorted by now ;D

Title: Re: Squeking ??
Post by: hybrid_hex on July 17, 2007, 07:35:49 PM

Bugger  :-X

Title: Re: Squeking ??
Post by: x_Rave_Dave_x on July 19, 2007, 08:12:42 PM

mine havent started sqweeking... is this normal and does it come after a bit of useing or am i just lucky?

Title: Re: Squeking ??
Post by: Jason on July 19, 2007, 08:36:11 PM

Mine did'nt squeek for a good 2 days but once you start bouncing they will

I found that the noise did'nt seem to come from the actual joints but from the white plastic packers so try spraying them (do front and back) with either wd40 or I prefer silicon grease it seems to last longer

Title: Re: Squeking ??
Post by: x_Rave_Dave_x on July 19, 2007, 08:43:59 PM

alright also people been moaning about the white t's comnig out mine seem to be very secure...

Title: Re: Squeking ??
Post by: Jason on July 19, 2007, 10:07:33 PM

So did mine until they fell out keep an eye on them or you lose them when they drop out

If you lose them try this 

http://www.projumpforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=473.0

It works for me

Title: Re: Squeking ??
Post by: x_Rave_Dave_x on July 19, 2007, 10:19:32 PM

alright thanks