Due to some unfortunate events, I was unable to post before today. Life seemed to have taken so many different turns, and I had not bocked for over eight months.
Inspiration struck in a unique way, and I began to walk once more, taller than most everyone I know. The bar, however, irratated me to no end, always rubbing my shin raw and finally, I had enough.
I remembered a certian genuis, whom I will not mention, (Jason) and his fabulous design for cuffs.
This week I used the tutorial he had so graciously provided, and I now have my own 'cuffies'.
The parts list was fairly complicated, since we dummies in the US prefer the standard system to the metric system. I had a devil of a time converting metrics into inches before I tossed out that idea and just found a meter stick.
The entire project came together at about $50 USD and that's including the gas for the trips to the hardware store.
Jason's odd nut was easy to replicate by using a shimmed 'tree nut'; used for furniture appearantly.
I constructed my cuffs as identical to his as I could, but due to some natural free-handed mistakes, I had to make a few adjustments, but that is for a later post.
First and foremost: Comfort. These cuffs are unbelievably secure, while still retaining an incredible about of pliance, and wonderous comfort. The fleece makes it possible to be worn without cloth padding to guard against the unfortunate skin-wearing.
Second: Safety. I feel in controll, my leg moves and responds instantly. The stilt foot lands exactly where it's meant to go.
Third: Cool factor. The color of all the material is straight black. More of a personal preference on this one.
I'll upload pictures soon.
and fourth: Cost. At around fifty dollars to make, they are extrodinarily low cost for the quality. I paid a quarter of the price to make my own, and I feel satisfied with the end result.
