Springs keep hitting the backs of my legs

[Sphalamer]

well ive been powerbocking for 2 days now and i can jump on one leg and stuff but when i run and sometimes when i am jumping the top of the spring hits the back of my leg and its starting to get a bit painful as im getting bruises from it. Is this only happening because im not doing it right or is it just that my stilts too big for me ? (i did get the right weight range tho) Also i have thought about putting padding on the tops of the springs do u think that will help?
any feedback will be much appreciated thanx

[Squeeker]

It is probably because you are short (no offence meant here) But thats what i have read on the forum before when this happens. I believe what many people do is attach a cheap flip flop to the back to act as padding between your leg and the spring

[Jason]

Nice one Squeeker 

What they actually do is put the flipflop on the footplate to make themselves about 1/2" taller so they don't get hit by the springs

You can also use the hard foam for the same result but that is about 1"

Jason 

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[Sphalamer]

Just tried using an old pair of thick sandals and its alot better thankyou so much for the help   

[Bbmthbloke]

'my work here is done young bocker'

[Squeeker]

Ahhh right, i get it now I think i read a post like this before, and someone replied, Use a flip flop! And i assumed it was as padding XD

[Bbmthbloke]

nah  its raise ya leg out of the 'danger zone'


oo un where is your danger zone?   where r u?

[Squeeker]

oo un where is your danger zone?   where r u?

Me? I'm down with DC and that in plymouth btw Are you coming down here on wednesday for this fireworks thingy? DC said you might :L But then again, he is known to say things that are not true

[dark-castles2]

I thought he said he was, I shall bring up the post
DC