Dealmonger: Skywalker 2.0 Stilts For $250
By Stephen Cooke
Stilts aren’t just for circus performers — they’re a staple in any plasterer’s arsenal. My plaster guy walks around on and recommends Marshalltown’s Skywalker 2.0 stilts. Their advanced ankle movement allows for a more natural walking motion and less fatigue.
They fit on any size leg, thanks to a three-way ratchet system. You can quickly adjust the height, up to 30″, with a “flip-and-switch” system. You can also strap ‘em on fast with quick “adjust-and-release” straps. The stilts support up to 225 lbs. with rubber feet pads for traction. If you get a chance to try a pair out, I recommend it — it’s not as easy as it looks.
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January 31st, 2008 at 10:49 am
Magic legs!
January 31st, 2008 at 4:33 pm
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it’s not as easy as it looks
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Use the force, Luke.
January 31st, 2008 at 8:27 pm
I’ve seen these on the job and they definitely let you move around and reach the ceiling, but they can be quite dangerous. Falling over with these things strapped to your legs is quite a different story than falling off a ladder or plank of similar height.
February 1st, 2008 at 9:15 am
When I was a drywall finisher doing commercial construction we used stilts everyday, often with full extension due to high ceilings. Got so good we would walk up and down the stairways (out of sight of the foreman or superintendents). Don’t try this at home, we were professionals! Falls can be nasty, you’ll likely break an arm at least and good possibility of more.
April 9th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
Be very careful with these! Just had a pair break! Luckily i had some hat channel leaning against the wall that stopped my fall. Snap the foot platform and support arm right off! Mashalltown said it has never happen. But i found 5 cases so far on the Internet alone. Some with very bad injury’s! If you really look at them there is only one screw right in the middle of the foot plate that if you put to much weight on the support arm, it will break at the screw and take half the plate and you with it!