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Stilt Factory
United States
Приєднався 5 лют 2013
Stilt Factory.com. We make aluminum and wood stilts. We love to stilt and want to help others to do the same.
Addendum to "How to make your own pair of stilts"
Some helpful information if you are following our earlier video from 2013. #woodstilts #makeyourownstilts #pegstilts #circusstilts #diystilts
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Відео
After market modifications and adjustments.
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Great thanks to Allara Gooliaff @acrostiltawhirl, for this furtherance of the design and collaboration throughout. I was able to duplicate the modifications in the shop for her collaborating artist, Nancy. (What's different: The shin cuffs are lower AND they are drilled to fit on the side of shin. The UHMW white blocks have been cored out to make them lighter.)
Digi Stilts Demo
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Digi Stilts are a fantastic way to create more illusion. I built these over a number of weeks and am grateful to plans I found by Axel Hilstrom. I did perform innumerable revisions to fit my own skills and comfort and continue with the improvements. Can you see yourself as a Satyr, Minotaur or with the hind legs of a four legged? I would love to hear your ideas. #stiltfactory #digistilts #satyr...
60 Second Docs- Stilt Factory
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So honored to have @60secdocs notice Stilt Factory and give us some sunshine! Thank you for your time, expertise and decision to cover us. Hope all you stilters appreciate how much your art is loved by the public and don't forget to check out @60secdocs other videos, there's some real amazing characters out there.
Carrying 'Stilt Factory' stilts.
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Demonstrating how the velcro straps can be utilized to carry your Stilt Factory stilts with ease. This may also help with other peg stilts. Have fun out there!
Putting 'Stilt Factory' stilt feet on home made wood stilts
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If you have ordered stilt feet from StiltFactory.com and you want to put them on your wood stilts, here's a helpful little video. Have fun!
Stilt Feet Replacement on 'Stilt Factory' stilts.
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Demonstrating a process for replacing your Stilt Factory stilt feet. This is for customers who own a pair of Stilt Factory stilts. Full unedited video shows the true process. Be careful and ask for help when you need it.
Forearm stilts with 4' (121cm) extentions.
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Demonstration of forearm stilts available at Stiltfactory.com , they have adjustable legs and forearm heights.
Forearm Stilts
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If you are creating a four legged creature these forearm stilts will help you. Ready to go out of the box, easily adjustable for different body heights and different stilt heights.
Arm Pit Stilts
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Check out our the latest we are offering- ARM STILTS! They are adjustable and adaptable to your costume creations, very lightweight and durable. www.stiltfactory.com
Advanced Stilting Ideas
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This is Part Two of an earlier Beginning Stilting you can find on this channel. We experiment with ways to fall and get back up again, in addition we take a little stilt walk in the ocean.
Stilting as a random act of kindness
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How easy it to Stilt? In this Stilter profile of Dalyte, she tells us, "It's far more impressive than it actually takes, to learn how to stilt." She shares some great tips on getting started, some do's and don'ts, some great fashion tips AND a brief operatic serenade! Are we stilting in this video? Of course we are.
The basics of Stiltwalking- Full Version
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We show you some basic skills you need to walk on stilts. How to get up, how to stay up! Basic safety ideas and mind set to have a fun adventure. Please keep in mind you are responsible for your own safety AND your own FUN.
The basics of Stilt Walking- Short Version
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This is a highlight tape where we show you some basic skills you need to walk on stilts. Basic safety ideas and mind set to have a fun adventure. Please keep in mind you are responsible for your own safety AND your own FUN. Come back for the full version.
How to make wood stilts, peg stilts, circus stilts! Full Version
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In this 15 minute version we show you how to make your own pair of wood stilts. The material list you will need can be found at www.StiltFactory.com. The skill level to make these is roughly equivalent to installing a door lock.
How to make wood stilts, peg stilts, circus stilts! Short version
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How to make wood stilts, peg stilts, circus stilts! Short version
You're an amazing soul! Thank you for sharing the joy of stilts with the world.... I'm gonna go build some and learn how to use em now!
Thank you! Enjoy :)
Great demo. Thank you.
Awesome, love to hear it :)
thank you man
Awesome! Glad it's still helping people.
Omg, that looks terrifying
Excitement is the other side of that coin :)
Thank you for this information. I intend to dominate my school’s Olympics for my senior class as the competitor for craziest dressed. I will become all powerful and rise above(literally) all my competitors. Again, thank you and I will train diligently to become dexterous in stilts.
With great height, comes great responsibility. Use your powers well.
@@StiltFactorythank you for your blessing. I will return once I have my results in some months time.
cant find the shopping list on the website :(
Can't seem to find the parts list on the website.
Bottom of the home page, click on the blogpost "How to make your own stilts" enter your email and check you inbox and then maybe your junk mail. Ps, I have yet to use any of the email addresses :)
@@StiltFactory thank you for your correspondence nothing in the emails yet I'll continue to check all boxes
Can a person who can not walk,walk on stilts?
I lost my mobility.Can I get a pair of stilts to walk again? Donald
How much is a pair of stilts?
This Will save so much money for my stilt Walker costume
Glad to hear it! Would love to see the finished piece.
For the shoes, could i put straps to keep them on, and / or a boot holder they use on skies?
I can't really say without seeing exactly what you're talking about, but you need something with force like a pipe clamp. The rubber feet are under a lot of stress.
What are those blue things? 1:14
They are clamps to hold together the wood while the glue is setting up.
I don't know if you'll read this, but do you sell these? I mean, i don't think I would have the ability to make a stilt
Hi, yes I do. Feel free to visit the website www.stiltfactory.com
I don't know if you've seen the spirit walker costumes but would these work well for them?
Yes I've seen the original "Spirit Walker" what a great creation and so many have been inspired to create their own. Yes you could create stilts for that. It looks like most of them are 2' high and that will depend on your arm stilt height. Check out other videos on the channel that show the combination of arm/leg stilts. Good luck!
How much would it cost to make these =w=
It's difficult to give an estimate b/c supplies and areas vary so much. I can't really give you an amount, but I will say that sourcing some of the material via recycling will save you. What is your budget?
Just about to start this year's Halloween costume and this video was a huge boon!! Thanks so much!!
Way to get on it! It does take time for the mind blowing costumes.
MOKO JUMBIES
Yup
This is by far the best DIY stilts tutorial I've found on the internet :) Thanks!!
I'm STOKED you find it useful. Have fun up there!
So with just these we cant stop to keep balance, right? But im planning on making arm stilts to go alongside, could i stand still on all 4?
Yes, Even if you only had three points of contact, like a long staff...picture a Gandalf on stilts
My left ear loved this
I offer a payment plan for your right ear.
Great video. Thank you.
Does anyone know if there are any drawing plans of making stilts, I have been looking on www but can't find any.
I'm curious what the bigger question is? Is the video/explanation not enough or are you needing it for manufacturing?
me over here trying to build a stilt spirit Halloween costume
hell yeaa, i can make these in case i wanna actually do something impressive for my wendigo halloween costume B)
You mentioned the list of supplies (wood measurements etc.) were on your website,,, I couldnt find it anywhere. Can you help me out. I need to build a pair for my daughter in by thurs. Thank you a ton!!
Hi, on the web page>scroll to the bottom>click "how to make..." > enter email and the list will be in your inbox or check your spam.
Hey! Still awesome content in 2021
So, never stilt alone. Got it. lol I’m definitely training with a friend before I take stilts to a convention!
Ohohohoh the first thing I thought when I thought of wearing stilts was “hooo boy I am definitely using my skating knee pads!!!
My choice as well
I really only need 1 to 2ft foot stilts, for my costumes, so hopefully it won’t be too hard. This is really helpful. thank you!
What is the between the 9 inch and the 1.5 inch surfaces on the trapezoids?
Good question- What is the distance between the 9"and 1.5" surfaces on the trapezoid?- It coincides with the overlap of the shin support and can vary slightly in each creation. Hope that helps. david@stiltfactory.com
@@StiltFactory got it! Thanks so much for the prompt response 👍. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
hi. sorry to bump an old video, I was wondering what the weight limit might be on stilts made following this tutorial. Additionally, where would you reinforce and with what process to increase the weight limit? thanks so much
Mitri, the short answer is it depends. Because it's wood and all grains and species have a different kind of strength. I make no guarantees for safety. Eventually wood breaks, but I've found that increasing the dimensions help such as 2x2 (1-1/2"x 1-1/2") could be increased to 2x3 or a fraction thereof. Always check your stilts before you go out, if you hear squeaking or feel somethings not right, then come down. If you want some more help/advice hit me up david@stiltfactory.com
I'm not sure if you still check this video's comments or even use this channel anymore but where do you get stilts like these?
Hi, of course we do! We are here. The website is StiltFactory.com and I believe that is also listed in the video. Thanks
i found that the pvc pipe was digging uncomfortably into my shins, so i just removed it entirely and wrapped a small towel around my legs for a bit of padding under the knee and secure it to my legs with two thick velcro straps wrapped tightly which are bolted to the wood on the side. after i did that they work great now and are not uncomfortable and i was able to get up on them and after only and hour and a half or so of practice i can now walk around without even needing a walking stick for support
I love hearing this. By all means it's about comfort and adapting this basic design. There's so many variables to comfort compounded by all the different bodies! Also just a 1/4" movement of the shoe can result in good changes. Thanks for posting. Happy Stilting :)
This works? My biggest complaint with my first pair was the plastic flower pots my friend's dad used as leg support. I used to have to shove a washcloth behind my calf. And I was worried about the PVC for the new set I'm building myself because I don't have a heat gun. I might just omit it all together thanks for the food for thought 🤔
@@hanananah it does work, however you still need to make some way of securing your calves to the top of the stilts. I changed that method from the hard PVC pipes to soft cloth straps and Velcro.
I’m really excited to get one set sson
Why does it sound like it’s coming out the top of my phone screen and not where the speakers are
You must be having a subjective experience.
cool
Neat!
can i make them with wood?
Not knowing your skill level, I can't say. Obviously you want to know what you are doing as to not make or design a wood pair that is going to break on you. That being said I have made them from wood poles that were much thicker and heavier. Best of luck, be safe.
So excited to make a halloween costume with these!
thank you kind sir
Hi ! This video is a bit old, not sure I can still get the shopping list! The contact form on the website wasn't working. Thank you by advance :)
Hi Isabelle, we're reorganizing the website, there's links that aren't working. Email me and I'll send you the list. david@stiltfactory.com
Do you have the material list still? The links on stiltfactory are unfortunately not working.
Hey Charles, send me an email on the web page and I'll send you the list manually. We're revamping the site and things aren't all working right now
thank you i think i might know how to make my wendigo costume now also GREAT VIDEO i will have to watch this channel alot more
Glad I could help!
Not sure why I watched this, probably will never make stilts but it was very educational.
Me: wow he's pretty high up! Him: these are 3 foot stilts! Me, planning to be in 5 foot stilts in a giant crab costume: hahaha... I'm in danger
Me: I'd like to see that!
thanks man! i’ve been looking for something like this for a costume
I found stilts online for 260 dollars! They were 2 feet tall. Before I even attempt to try and get my parents permission, about how much would this cost?
All our prices and qualities are yours to look at www.Stiltfactory.com
So, can I use another material instead of wood? If yes what material you would recommend that is easy to find and it doesn't need much work to make this?
Wood is the first material I would suggest unless you know how to work with bamboo? Other than aluminum or carbon fiber I'm not aware of any other materials that would give you the strength you need and to avoid any catastrophic failures. Best of luck whatever way you go.
@@StiltFactory I see, where I could get one of those materials?