I have a pair of slightly bulkier DG stilts, and there is more wood projecting back from the bottom of the "toe", more like a sideways "A". I was worried about taking off that back part and losing my balance, but looking closer at the DG stilts, I see I can do that with little problem. Thanks for the Demo. :)
@jcbrownproductions Attach two springs to the sides of the feet length wise that might help doing a Y style cross seems to work in the back with the front it varies.
I know this is probably an old video by now, but have you tried rounding the pads of the feet? I imagine it would make the walk smoother and allow for a better walking surface.
Duude the super light frame is Haawwt. How much'd cost? We chose the pine cuz it's uber cheap and accessible with slim budgets and normal tools. Any tips for picking up and working with metal cheaply?? Gotta post your plans, we did with our videos, and we got tons of useful feedback so we were able to super improve our design on subsequent stilts!
@jcbrownproductions Hoping to have something up in a few months but bad time of year not only to build but to test. I'll wait till it warms up outside. I hate winter. For now I'll prototype till I go for steel. I have connections to a company that does laser steel cutting for me for cheep on up to half inch thick steel so if I use any metal I won't have to cut it myself. I'm working on the mask/body more then anything right now I'm on hold because of holidays. Just so many ways to build legs.
@jcbrownproductions Renting it? I own it heh... I've watched it several times over and come up with several designs. Yours sound like aluminum. I'm thinking of doing carbon wrapped over an aluminum framework for more spring with less metal, did you have any issues with the weight or spring in the step at speeds? Seems like all you need on these is a front rubber tubes to give you some pull forward. Watching the video it seemed like you where straining a bit to stand. Still good.
How did you manage to attach your shoes to the metal thing that you stand on? HOw much did you spend on the metal stuff? how did you work on it? This is a nice vid, I bet it needs some rubber soles too for a better grip no? Nice shoes by the way :)
The material is actually an old set of crutches that I took apart, and cut down the metal. Aside from that, it's just bolts, and bungee cords. All together, it's a $65 set of digitigrade stilts.
This "killer" dude seems like a jerk. But I can't be bothered looking for his comment. They're pretty neat. The angle could be even steeper, I think it would add balance and it would take some strain off the thighs.
I can right away see what you need to add to make those work. Interesting mechanism
I have a pair of slightly bulkier DG stilts, and there is more wood projecting back from the bottom of the "toe", more like a sideways "A". I was worried about taking off that back part and losing my balance, but looking closer at the DG stilts, I see I can do that with little problem. Thanks for the Demo. :)
@jcbrownproductions Attach two springs to the sides of the feet length wise that might help doing a Y style cross seems to work in the back with the front it varies.
I'd really like to see some blue prints of these I'm working on a similar version using carbon fiber myself. So any ideas would help.
Sweet. You guys do some great work over there. Keep it up! Lazy people like me need brilliant people like you to do all the design work for us. -_^
I know this is probably an old video by now, but have you tried rounding the pads of the feet? I imagine it would make the walk smoother and allow for a better walking surface.
Duude the super light frame is Haawwt. How much'd cost? We chose the pine cuz it's uber cheap and accessible with slim budgets and normal tools. Any tips for picking up and working with metal cheaply?? Gotta post your plans, we did with our videos, and we got tons of useful feedback so we were able to super improve our design on subsequent stilts!
@jcbrownproductions Hoping to have something up in a few months but bad time of year not only to build but to test. I'll wait till it warms up outside. I hate winter. For now I'll prototype till I go for steel. I have connections to a company that does laser steel cutting for me for cheep on up to half inch thick steel so if I use any metal I won't have to cut it myself. I'm working on the mask/body more then anything right now I'm on hold because of holidays. Just so many ways to build legs.
Yeah,.... its very difficult to make one of these (and not cheap also), good job, they seem good
Do the bungles help sport the load on the ankles
Chiggen legs!
Although what is the purpose/function?
I mean it looks like he is walking on the heals of the stilts. What is the tension line made of? A springy material?
very cool
you can make a kick ass arbiter costume
Reminds me of Portal.
That's got to be murder on your legs after a while though
@jcbrownproductions Renting it? I own it heh... I've watched it several times over and come up with several designs. Yours sound like aluminum. I'm thinking of doing carbon wrapped over an aluminum framework for more spring with less metal, did you have any issues with the weight or spring in the step at speeds? Seems like all you need on these is a front rubber tubes to give you some pull forward. Watching the video it seemed like you where straining a bit to stand. Still good.
How did you manage to attach your shoes to the metal thing that you stand on?
HOw much did you spend on the metal stuff? how did you work on it? This is a nice vid, I bet it needs some rubber soles too for a better grip no?
Nice shoes by the way :)
The material is actually an old set of crutches that I took apart, and cut down the metal. Aside from that, it's just bolts, and bungee cords. All together, it's a $65 set of digitigrade stilts.
I think if you make the "new feet" a little longer they might be easier to walk with ^_^
do you have pictures of the final results?
sweet!
They are epic,they are just a bit too leaned back
did u try running
They seem off balance. He is walking on his heels.
cool
needs a tail to balance, that way u could lean forward more..
they look uncomfortable to stand
This "killer" dude seems like a jerk. But I can't be bothered looking for his comment.
They're pretty neat. The angle could be even steeper, I think it would add balance and it would take some strain off the thighs.
what is the point of these