Powerisers/Jumping Stilts
Powerisers or Jumping Stilts.....They are a specially designed pair of shoes that you wear that have spring-kind-of-things on them. You can jump six feet high with them and run up to 20 mph! Pretty amazing! But my question is if anybody would know how to build them, or where to get them cheap, or what are the spring parts made of? Because the springs have to be under enormous pressure to withstand the bouncing. So if you know any material that would to the same trick please let me know.
Here is a link: here
Here is a link: here
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I know this is an old thread, but just thought I'd add an interesting note about these things.
You need to have a pair that suit your weight. My daughters belong to a local circus and the circus have some of these, but my elder daughter is only very slight and doesn't have enough weight to make them work lol.
They are really cool to watch.
You need to have a pair that suit your weight. My daughters belong to a local circus and the circus have some of these, but my elder daughter is only very slight and doesn't have enough weight to make them work lol.
They are really cool to watch.
lol, well they don't belong.. we didn't sell them to the circus. We have a community circus here that holds weekly training sessions and they also perform at various events around town.
Dec 21, 2011. 3:44 PMCarlito7
says:
I thought of a way you could make the stilts
Here is a quick sketch
The red lines are springs
Here is a quick sketch
The red lines are springs
This has broken bones written all over it. Sorry to be a wet blanket.
Aug 12, 2011. 7:20 AMitri45
says:
i think the springs are made of fiberglass but i was looking online and there are upgrades that you can buy made of carbon fiber. maybe you could build the frame then buy the carbon fiber springs for $100.
What if you took a real good compound bow and cut the "spring" out of it. Or you could put two pogo stick springs directly under you. the only thing is that I am not sure I would want to be liable for myself for this build. I could just see a broken leg or a destroyed knee with one false move. At least if you bought them the company might be a little bit liable for your permanent handicapped legs. That being said it would still be AWESOME and probably worth the risk to have some built or bought.
In the pictures ToTW posted,the leaf spring is the black curve. As an alternative, try this:
Feb 28, 2011. 5:16 PMLoveofchaos
says:
Don't try this. It is a good idea, I didn't see this until now but I actually finished making a pair on this exact same design using trampoline springs for a welding project. It was a fun build but and Sabre already noted, it shifts your balance and is an excellent leg/ankle breaker. Here's a pic of what I did.
BTW they weigh about 12 pounds each, so lighter gauge metal or aluminum would be welcome. If you get a close up of powerisers they have a part on the bottom to make sure your center of balance does not change. I'm going to make another pair and make them work.
My backpiece was a stiff automotive leafspring, then thinwall square square tubing. the shoe was locked into place but easily removable. I plan to have v2 done within a few months.
Until then, cheers!:)
BTW they weigh about 12 pounds each, so lighter gauge metal or aluminum would be welcome. If you get a close up of powerisers they have a part on the bottom to make sure your center of balance does not change. I'm going to make another pair and make them work.
My backpiece was a stiff automotive leafspring, then thinwall square square tubing. the shoe was locked into place but easily removable. I plan to have v2 done within a few months.
Until then, cheers!:)
Sep 11, 2010. 4:50 PMsabre
says:
oooh. it would shift your center of gravity backwards from the bottom of the stilts. that could be pretty dangerous.
It was just a quick sketch - dimensions could easily be changed.
Aug 18, 2010. 4:10 PMBass_man_j
says:
What about trampoline springs for the bungee? and how would you stop the rigid beam from coming to far back when you jump?
Sep 4, 2010. 8:45 PMThe Sensei
says:
i actually did make a mock-up of one of these, its almost perfectly to scale but the compression on the spring is a bit off. if anyone wants to see them i'll make up an 'ible
Oct 13, 2009. 11:05 AMskemr
says:
u can use carbonfiber.... its veary strong... the guys from protottype this used it to make a 6 leged vieacle... the shashey was 220 kg..... sry for bad writhing..... im from serbia .. hope this helps ya... im trying to bild one my self..:P
May 29, 2008. 8:23 PMwehavegotacrazyfriend
says:
Hi everyone! I have a good friend who is 45 years old, male, and very stocky. He was a gymmast and swimmer/diver in his teens. But he now weighs about 215 pounds and has just purchased his first pair of Powerizers. I think he's thinking he can relive his days as a young male gymnast. I am afraid for his life. But, I would love the point of view of experts to understand whether my worry is necessary or not. Please help!
Mar 30, 2008. 7:49 AMyoshhash
says:
any development on this? has anyone tried building a pair? i happen to have a pair of drywall stilts, which are fun in their own way, but there is now way i can see to mod them....better off starting from scratch. i have ideas, but they are just ideas. i would love to hear from anyone who has tried or at least thought hard about building a pair, maybe we can share ideas.
Mar 13, 2008. 10:53 AMsteve johansen
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these stilts are called Powerisers-powerizers/powerskips/pro-jumps/7leaughe boots/flyjumpers
there are varying qualitys and here are a few links
powerisers
powerizers
they are made of an aluminum frame with a fiberglass leaf spring, some also have the option of a carbon fiber leaf spring, these stilts range from areoun 250-1,600 dollars depending on the quality you want, they come in various weight ranges
there are varying qualitys and here are a few links
powerisers
powerizers
they are made of an aluminum frame with a fiberglass leaf spring, some also have the option of a carbon fiber leaf spring, these stilts range from areoun 250-1,600 dollars depending on the quality you want, they come in various weight ranges
Jan 23, 2008. 5:39 PMRamDragon
says:
Got a good look. They are steal leaf-style springs with a plastic jacket.
When I saw these, I instantly thought "Aluminum archery Limbs" but they might not be strong enough.
There's a guy in our office who has a pair, but I've never seen him use it.
Nov 16, 2007. 2:15 PMTeacherOfTheWays (author)
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maybe i could buy them off of him.....lol I don't even know if i will buy a pair because my parents aren't quite sure they are going to let me have them yet....
I've always wanted a pair, but never known where to get the/ how much they cost. Thanks =]
Nov 15, 2007. 6:47 PMmaninamousesuit
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http://www.drywalltoolsdirect.com/diamond-wall-stilts
try this link if it works..they are called drywall stilts there is a spring in the hel..jumping would be difficult
try this link if it works..they are called drywall stilts there is a spring in the hel..jumping would be difficult
He dropped part of the link:
http://www.drywalltoolsdirect.com/marshalltown-skywalker-stilts-1830-p-3166.html?osCsid=dssnkd7sqk1f0ugo7tgr9pg9k1
http://www.drywalltoolsdirect.com/marshalltown-skywalker-stilts-1830-p-3166.html?osCsid=dssnkd7sqk1f0ugo7tgr9pg9k1
Nov 16, 2007. 6:52 AMTeacherOfTheWays (author)
says:
Ok thanks but i am not sure if they will work.
Nov 16, 2007. 11:18 AMgyromild
says:
Getting leaf springs that fit your purpose might be difficult. Maybe you should check out some Pogo Sticks design, and borrow some ideas. Shock absorbers from small scooters, bikes or even bicycles will be easier to source.
No, they most likely would not...but I thought I would provide the entire link, so you could decide for yourself. :-)
Ah Hah! Found this here.
A genuine top quality jumping stilt available at an affordable price to the end user, the Poweriser consists of a thick aluminum frame with a long lasting, quality fiberglass leaf spring as the backbone.
A twelve month general warranty (six months on Spring and Rod-D parts) serves as peace of mind for you, our buyer, that this outlay is worthwhile.
An extreme, exciting and interesting alternative sport, ideal for good fun exercise or healthy competition.
The Poweriser spring breaks down gradually, with a controlled performance decrease, and without any sudden dangerous breaks.
A genuine top quality jumping stilt available at an affordable price to the end user, the Poweriser consists of a thick aluminum frame with a long lasting, quality fiberglass leaf spring as the backbone.
A twelve month general warranty (six months on Spring and Rod-D parts) serves as peace of mind for you, our buyer, that this outlay is worthwhile.
An extreme, exciting and interesting alternative sport, ideal for good fun exercise or healthy competition.
The Poweriser spring breaks down gradually, with a controlled performance decrease, and without any sudden dangerous breaks.
Nov 15, 2007. 6:37 PMTeacherOfTheWays (author)
says:
Cool thanks so much, i think i will stick with eBay though if i cant build them because $300 is a little over my budget.
Just wanted to tell you they were made of fiberglass leaf springs.
Also found this: "Want plastic springs for cheap? Just pull them out of the back of an old Astro van. I think they stopped using them in 1995 when they went back to steel leafs." So you might be able to get some from the local junkyard . . .
Painter's stilts should have hefty enough springs. Sorry can't be of more help. This is just a bump I guess.
Nov 15, 2007. 5:21 PMTeacherOfTheWays (author)
says:
thanks for replying, how much do they cost and can you jump on them?
Not that I know of. Painter's stilts are much more stable than these things and are more like a shock and strut arrangement in your car. And I'm afraid I've no idea on the cost. After looking a bit closer at the product pictures, it seems clear the spring shocks I'm thinking of wouldn't be comparable anyway.
. Just guessing, but they look like Aluminum leaf springs to me. Could be made of just about anything from fiberglass to steel to carbon fiber to ...
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