Digitigrade Stilts prototype

First prototype digitigrade stilts that Eric Peterson and I put together.




Eric's myspace
www.myspace.com/raggedrabbit

Mine
www.myspace.com/jcbrownproductions

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Howto & Style

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• digitigrade
• stilt
• stilts
• eric
• peterson
• werewolf

[moukidelmar]

That's got to be murder on your legs after a while though

[jcbrownproductions]

@moukidelmar actually, no, the tension lines on the braces take the weight off of the users ankles, he was able to walk just fine, the shoes are mounted to the sled as well, he doesnt have to do much to balance.

[Crixe]

I'd really like to see some blue prints of these I'm working on a similar version using carbon fiber myself. So any ideas would help.

[jcbrownproductions]

@Crixe sorry for the late reply, busy life, there arent any real blueprints for these, they were constructed out of a pair of high strength crutches and a few bits and bobbles. I highly recommend renting Underworld Evolution, as there is a making of feature that goes in depth over digitigrade stilt prosthetics, with many upclose details and such, it was a source of inspiration for this project.

[Crixe]

@jcbrownproductions Renting it? I own it heh... I've watched it several times over and come up with several designs. Yours sound like aluminum. I'm thinking of doing carbon wrapped over an aluminum framework for more spring with less metal, did you have any issues with the weight or spring in the step at speeds? Seems like all you need on these is a front rubber tubes to give you some pull forward. Watching the video it seemed like you where straining a bit to stand. Still good.

[jcbrownproductions]

@Crixe This video was the first walk in the stilts, they, of course, have been improved upon since then. Using medical grade aluminum crutches led to a lightweight, high strength solution. These stilts were used by multiple people, including a 250 pound guy, never had any problems with strain, balance, or excessive weight. The stilts were eventually covered and given a large foot, used in a demon dragon costume, which won first place :) Would love to see your work when you post it

[AdrianLogan88]

Killer2611:

Dude.. Dont be a dick. They are a design. Besides, If you think they fail so bad lets see you do better.. -_-.. Good work so far in my oppinion JC ^^

[AdrianLogan88]

Got proof of that Killer? did not think so. Even so there is no reason to be a dick about their design when they are in prototype stage. As much as people love VW cars, the first was designed by hitler.. this ugly ass thing dubbed "The Thing".. it went from that to what the VW is today due to progressive evolution of products. Just try to look at it and see what it can become and be possitive please :/

[BaronQuintana]

very cool

[Peteru69]

This "killer" dude seems like a jerk. But I can't be bothered looking for his comment.

They're pretty neat. The angle could be even steeper, I think it would add balance and it would take some strain off the thighs.

[doonooip]

They are epic,they are just a bit too leaned back

[piepowa]

needs a tail to balance, that way u could lean forward more..

[fjoefourty]

"I love you, Jenay."

[pandapup9001]

finally stilts with articulation!

[geekkid34]

Do the bungles help sport the load on the ankles

[casterdell94]

what is the point of these

[Crixe]

@jcbrownproductions Hoping to have something up in a few months but bad time of year not only to build but to test. I'll wait till it warms up outside. I hate winter. For now I'll prototype till I go for steel. I have connections to a company that does laser steel cutting for me for cheep on up to half inch thick steel so if I use any metal I won't have to cut it myself. I'm working on the mask/body more then anything right now I'm on hold because of holidays. Just so many ways to build legs.