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Members Lounge => General Bocking Chat => Topic started by: super-spring on December 09, 2011, 05:04:28 PM

Title: what kinda stilts do you have ?
Post by: super-spring on December 09, 2011, 05:04:28 PM
Hey guys :) this is going to sound strange but I bought a pair of powerisers classic s second hand from a guy on here and my plan was see if I can use them and if I can buy new ones .. And I can use my stits :) so once I have saved up enought money I'm going to buy new ones :) but whick ones should I get ? Powerisers.. Pro jumps .. What are the best kind of stilts :) ? 
Title: Re: what kinda stilts do you have ?
Post by: DevilsGreen on December 09, 2011, 05:29:23 PM
I have projumps. :£ Simply because they were the cheapest adult stilts I could find for new. But they are an awesome first pair. ^^

http://images.esellerpro.com/2189/I/313/83/Pro-Jump-Exo-Jumping-Stilts-6.jpg
Title: Re: what kinda stilts do you have ?
Post by: Jason on December 09, 2011, 06:01:59 PM
I have tried most (If not all) the stilts except one of the most expensive types (and that used an EXO spring)

The EXO's give what I would consider the best performance per £ and the best customer service

I get more height out of my Exo springs than any other I have tried so would recomend them to anyone

Only other way you will get a similar performance is to buy Powerskips and at £800 I think the choice is easy  :Claugh:

Jason  :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:
Title: Re: what kinda stilts do you have ?
Post by: super-spring on December 09, 2011, 07:39:50 PM
Hahah holy sh!t that's mental :O and so are they just called exos jason :) ? And how much would they cost ?
Title: Re: what kinda stilts do you have ?
Post by: Joe Legg on December 10, 2011, 12:30:27 AM
Hahah holy sh!t that's mental :O and so are they just called exos jason :) ? And how much would they cost ?

yeah who would pay £800 for a pair of stilts. that's nuts.

But yes I would really recommend the new pro jumps as they are a great first pair and you can go higher on the pro jumps than the power skips.
Only difference is the spring. the powerskip spring is like a trampoline more.(spring-e-er)
projump spring is tougher and quicker responding. Down side the springs don't last as long. (but pro jump springs are a lot cheaper)

the new projump are the same weight as the powerskips. Longer spring for more height. and cheaper. Hope that answer  your question.
Title: Re: what kinda stilts do you have ?
Post by: Jason on December 10, 2011, 06:33:17 PM
I have two very good mates that have Powerskips Joe  :Claugh:

And yes they are both mental (you should know your one of them  :Cbiggrin:)

Basicaly I agree with all Joe said above the main thing is that the Exo's and Exo Pro's are very good value for money

Just click the link at the top of the main page or phone PJ to get some

Jason  :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:

Title: Re: what kinda stilts do you have ?
Post by: acroair on December 10, 2011, 10:12:14 PM
hi ,  my first set was a set of £50 powerizers , as saw mr brucie on the Jonathan ross show on them .
was a great intro as didn't want to spend lots on a pair not to like the sport.

But loved it ! :Cbiggrin: so upgraded to 7s ( 7 leagues ), which were a very robust stilt , and there wasn't much choice at this time ,i  had fun with them , thanks richard and wulfgang.

but now as a professional i use powerskips , as they seem to be able to take the abuse of the were and tear , as you need the confidence in your equipment to be able to perform at your best.but very expensive for new starters.

But since i started there has been lots of invasions  in stilts , so if you are just starting , you are very lucky, as gym sessions and come and try days just didn't exist.

chris
Title: Re: what kinda stilts do you have ?
Post by: DevilsGreen on December 10, 2011, 10:58:38 PM
This is a noobish question but what are 7's? ^^
Title: Re: what kinda stilts do you have ?
Post by: Locky on December 11, 2011, 10:48:15 AM
7 League Boots, a different brand of stilt from a German company.

Back in 2006 they were considered (by many, not jut me) to be the grandaddy of stilts but 5 years on they are the same basic design and look rather dated and clunky now compared to the new designs. They're also no longer for sale in the UK and when they were they cost £300 and for that price, I'd rather get 2 pairs of projump exo's.

I used 7's for a few years and loved them. Good strong frames and good strong springs but times have changed now and 7's have not.
Title: Re: what kinda stilts do you have ?
Post by: acroair on December 11, 2011, 12:24:32 PM
Were they not Austrian ?
Title: Re: what kinda stilts do you have ?
Post by: super-spring on December 14, 2011, 12:09:45 AM
Hey guys :) soz for acting like a retard :L I don't know that much about the diff kinda stilts yet but ... Are these the exo's u mean ? http://www.ghostbikes.com/categorylist/PowerBock-Shop-Jumping-Stilts-Adult-Pro-Jump-Exo/
Title: Re: what kinda stilts do you have ?
Post by: DevilsGreen on December 14, 2011, 01:27:22 AM
They're my stilts ^^
Title: Re: what kinda stilts do you have ?
Post by: super-spring on December 14, 2011, 01:42:44 AM
Cool :) are they good stilts ?
Title: Re: what kinda stilts do you have ?
Post by: Jason on December 14, 2011, 08:28:51 PM
Pound for pound they are the best on the market at the moment

A lot of the really good bockers are now going for them even over Powerskips due to the high cost of everything Powerskip

I find the springs very responsive

Also the springs are good in the higher weights and come with a warrenty (Powerskip won't give a warrenty with springs in my weight)

Jason  :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:
Title: Re: what kinda stilts do you have ?
Post by: DevilsGreen on December 15, 2011, 08:35:10 PM
I wouldn't have anything to compare them with, they are my first stilts and I got them because they were the cheapest. :p
Didn't want to be buying something better/more expensive to break/ damage them whilst learning >.<
Title: Re: what kinda stilts do you have ?
Post by: BitLord83 on December 16, 2011, 12:37:36 AM
Jason,

Are the 7's really the best on the market right now for the price? I've heard that the very newest ones aren't nearly as good as they used to be.
Title: Re: what kinda stilts do you have ?
Post by: Locky on December 16, 2011, 10:39:53 AM
Jason is referring to the Projump Exos and not the 7 leagues.

I hope he is anyway!
Title: Re: what kinda stilts do you have ?
Post by: BitLord83 on December 16, 2011, 01:30:52 PM
Wow. Totally misread that. My fault!
Title: Re: what kinda stilts do you have ?
Post by: Jason on December 16, 2011, 09:53:41 PM
Good G*D don't say I said that  :Claugh:

I never got on with 7's as they couldn't supply me with a set that didn't bottom straight out of the box (not that I'm fat or anything  :Claugh:)

Yes mate I did mean the Exo Pro's

Jason  :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:
Title: Re: what kinda stilts do you have ?
Post by: BitLord83 on December 17, 2011, 05:58:17 AM
Oops. I have almost brought on the wrath of the all powerful god of bocking. Forgive me Jason!
Title: Re: what kinda stilts do you have ?
Post by: Jason on December 17, 2011, 09:06:45 PM
Aw Gawd don't put me on a pedestal that high mate  :Claugh:

I am scared of heights  :Cbiggrin:

But if you had heard my comment on 7's when I kept bottoming them you would understand my horror  :Claugh:

Jason  :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:
Title: Re: what kinda stilts do you have ?
Post by: BitLord83 on December 17, 2011, 11:53:20 PM
Yeah, I guess 7's aren't your cup of tea. And if you're scared of heights, what are you doing bocking? Haha, that's funny.