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Offline heather3

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Springs in the back of the leg!
« on: May 05, 2008, 11:41:02 PM »
Hi,

I'm having a wonderful time on my new bocks  :banana:, however when i walk/jog a bit the springs bang into the back of my legs.  :(
I have tried the flip flop thing and this has stopped the pressure when walking.  :)
But with more effort (on my part) it keeps happening, any ideas as to stop this? I would like to move onto Running without pain!!

Offline zendalfire

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Re: Springs in the back of the leg!
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2008, 02:32:07 AM »
Hm, you could try using more flip flops
I've had 3 per stilt before :)  Just make sure they're attached well.
Some people add a bit of padding on the top of the spring too.

You may need to adjust the kneebar; I put it just low enough so I can bend my leg all the way and not hit the bars on the back of my leg.

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Re: Springs in the back of the leg!
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2008, 09:15:33 PM »
thanks will try both.

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Re: Springs in the back of the leg!
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2008, 11:06:58 PM »
yeah ive had to pad out the top of my springs to stop my hamstrings being a lovely constant purple.
they still get it but it just dont hurt as much now, but i feel where my kneebars are is perfect with regard to my knees not being banged about and the straps not rubbing as much.

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Re: Springs in the back of the leg!
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2008, 12:07:35 AM »
You could always go to B&Q (or other such outlets ;) ) and get one of those things your nan kneels down on when doing the gardening, then just cut that to shape, they're a little thicker than flipflops, and you may be able to get more that one set out of one kneeling pad!

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Re: Springs in the back of the leg!
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2008, 09:14:27 AM »
ye tok, lol thats a great idea. just like mine .

and the colour machers my sevens

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Re: Springs in the back of the leg!
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2009, 03:19:53 PM »
Rofl, that looks awesome, i just posted a question about this aswell!!!

Am gunna do this myself, THIS IS A BRILLIANT MOD! :D

you should start selling them!