lewisricekrispy
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Thinking of purchasing a pair. Any real diference between a pair that cost over £200 and a pair that costs under £100. Any recomendations
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lewisricekrispy
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Need to get the missus off the lap top, cos my phone doesn't like showing links or photos 
i've had 2 pairs of dura-stilts (24-40) over the last 15 years or so(the current pair for about 12 years) and had to replace the soles and the straps on the first set cos i brought them used.
i really need to replace the soles on this set but apart from that they've been bulletproof and i've used them loads.
i also have a small pair (13-24) i got cheap from ebay for about £50 4 years ago,they don't seem as comfortable (though that maybe cos i've not adusted them to suit me),the aluminium doesn't seem as high a grade and the calf straps are made of nylon or something that make them slip easily,for how often i use this pair though i can suffer that.
been tempted by the skywalker 2.0,mainly cos they a have quick adjustment system,which could be handy, i think i've seen someone say on here that they are heavier (if your on them all day,that'll make a difference) ,i'm not sure by how much.
i reckon that a cheap pair is ok if you are experienced enough to deal with any issues they may have but to start off go for a quality pair.
i really need to replace the soles on this set but apart from that they've been bulletproof and i've used them loads.
i also have a small pair (13-24) i got cheap from ebay for about £50 4 years ago,they don't seem as comfortable (though that maybe cos i've not adusted them to suit me),the aluminium doesn't seem as high a grade and the calf straps are made of nylon or something that make them slip easily,for how often i use this pair though i can suffer that.
been tempted by the skywalker 2.0,mainly cos they a have quick adjustment system,which could be handy, i think i've seen someone say on here that they are heavier (if your on them all day,that'll make a difference) ,i'm not sure by how much.
i reckon that a cheap pair is ok if you are experienced enough to deal with any issues they may have but to start off go for a quality pair.
Let me tell you there is absolutely no difference I bought mine off of eBay for about 70 pounds about six years ago used at least three times a week and still as good as new (apart from being caked in plaster) and as for putting extra pressure on your lower back it is the same motion on stilts than it would be if your stood on the floor.
S a plastering
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exactly i cant see what diff it makes if your on stilts or stood up off a hop up ive used stilts for ages an i feel finegps said:
lewisricekrispy
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Cool, think £100 will be my budget then
skimmin2day
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I gotta a cheap pair of Ebay for £50 new 15 -30 inch.The straps do dig in legs a bit,but they do the job fine.I wouldnt wanna be in them for more than 2-3 hrs.
I like the look of the mt2's but there pricey and ill get the same result of my cheepies so see no reason to get rid at this moment in time.
I like the look of the mt2's but there pricey and ill get the same result of my cheepies so see no reason to get rid at this moment in time.
skimmin2day
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Depands how tall you are really.if your 5'1 then 24-40 if ur 6'2 the 15-23.
Also depends what height most ur works at?
2.4 standard site work or 3m ceilings in victorian houses.
Also depends what height most ur works at?
2.4 standard site work or 3m ceilings in victorian houses.
flat boy skim
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i got these
flat boy skim
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that was jj stilts what did that
flat boy skim
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thats what mine are and there right up the top lolpezzab said:
A.plasterer
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wrap a pair of socks under the straps when you do them up ,not nice running about up there with buckles dug into yer especially when its hot!!!skimmin2day said:
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