2nd time on 24 inch wooden peg stilts

Second time up on my new 2ft high peg stilts. On my first time on them I walked on the level only and induced a couple of falls to help experience the new height. Today I tried a sloping carpark and then a steep muddy, slippery footpath. Going down the footpath I only had one anxious moment, but coming back up there is one very steep point with a lot of smooth wet rock in the path which is very slippery. This point gave me a little trouble with some steps backwards and arm flailing to maintain my balance before I got safely to the top. Cannot wait until FRiday when I will try more difficult places to walk

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[lampwort]

No I bought them from a stilt performer here in the UK. I like the idea of the foot over the peg for increased balance and stability going cross country, but I find the balance required is much different to my aluminium pegs in the other videos

[CricketboyStudios]

I've been working on an "over the peg" design. I will have the footplate bolted to a 2x3 (the peg), and have a 2x2 bolted to the side of the peg which is secured to my leg. I think this design will be a lot more stable at 3 feet.

[lampwort]

Probably more stable but almost twice the weight. A large weight of stilt being moved with each step will tire you more quickly and lead to trips and falls. Over the stilt foot plate is a good idea though, but then you will not need a 2x2 up the side of your leg. 1x2 ahould be quite sufficient

[lampwort]

When considering your wood you need knot free, because with knotty wood, when you least expect it a knot will fail and send you crashing to the floor. I know having done it with Pine soft wood. A good wood to use is Ash if you can get it

[CricketboyStudios]

Did you make these ones?