Skywalker stilts

[theclemo]

If its the mt 2.0 or 2.1's @theclemo ... when you meet him check the calf strap where it bolts to the stem if that makes sense ... is a weak area and mine have ever so slight cracks after years of abuse ... but double check em to make sure there not split as the calf cuffs are 40-50 last time I looked each

This is the one's I want to buy tomorrow if the seller gets back to me.

https://touch.adverts.ie/hand-tools/marshalltown-stilts/8132941

 

[Leeroy]

Ha ha mine just broke yesterday on the same place 10 years ish though so can't moan

 

[adamd]

2.1's .... not a full pic but the fact there extended and look clean is a good sign .... god id offer him more to seal the deal ... mine are the 2.0's ... did look into mt online and importing spares as my springs are wearing now but the taxes and postage put me off as a few bits came to £130 and for another 150 id just rather buy another set and strip what I can from my existing (that idea looks like s**t now the 2.1's look different haha)

 

[adamd]

Ha ha mine just broke yesterday on the same place 10 years ish though so can't moan

hopefully the 2.1's have got rid of that flaw as the allen nut into a plastic cuff was always asking for trouble haha ... mines hair line but ive had 5-6 years at least I think ... would get another set tomorrow if I had too

 

[Leeroy]

hopefully the 2.1's have got rid of that flaw as the allen nut into a plastic cuff was always asking for trouble haha ... mines hair line but ive had 5-6 years at least I think ... would get another set tomorrow if I had too

Yeah I hammer mine,how they've lasted so long I don't know. Yeah it is s bad design on that bit but easily the most comfy stilts I've had. I had to put a screw in to hold them haha

 

[adamd]

Hahha @Leeroy ... they do stand some abuse i'll give em that ....

 

[Leeroy]

Where the cheapest place to get some more, I got mine from America

 

[theclemo]

2.1's .... not a full pic but the fact there extended and look clean is a good sign .... god id offer him more to seal the deal ... mine are the 2.0's ... did look into mt online and importing spares as my springs are wearing now but the taxes and postage put me off as a few bits came to £130 and for another 150 id just rather buy another set and strip what I can from my existing (that idea looks like s**t now the 2.1's look different haha)

I found this today but can't get them on time. Might suit you and @Leeroy

this HTML class. Value is https://www.amazon.co

 

[adamd]

Where the cheapest place to get some more, I got mine from America

Cheapest ive found is £280 ish on ebay .... will have a scan around as well but ... was there any duty on yours when you imported them ??

 

[theclemo]

280 is the best I could find to mate

 

[Leeroy]

Cheapest ive found is £280 ish on ebay .... will have a scan around as well but ... was there any duty on yours when you imported them ??

Yeah I paid £500 for 2 pair including duty mate it's was a good deal at the time mate

 

[Leeroy]

I think £280 is fair really

 

[theclemo]

Lol

this HTML class. Value is https://www.hoeysdiy.

 

[theclemo]

Can you see the link ??

 

[kgreigh]

On offer for £240 at marshalltown.
https://marshalltowntools.co.uk/stilts/marshalltown-skywalkers-stilts.html
Might get a pair of 15/23" I'm 6'4" or should I go for the 18/30?

 

[kgreigh]

Excluding vat just noticed

 

[adamd]

Excluding vat just noticed

I got giddy before I saw ex vat as well lol

@theclemo - no link doesn't open

 

[adamd]

$330-355 in the states I found so roughly £220 ish ... delivery and import I reckon youd'd be nearer £330

 

[theclemo]

Picked up the stilts today. Nice to walk on. It's a bit stiff to extend. I put some wd40 on help a wee bit. Would grease be better.

 

[Ryan87]

Picked up the stilts today. Nice to walk on. It's a bit stiff to extend. I put some wd40 on help a wee bit. Would grease be better.

What did you end up going for

 

[theclemo]

What did you end up going for

Skywalker 2.1 second hand got them for €200 £145.

 

[adamd]

Bargin that @theclemo ...... sure MT say to use silicone spray /lube on them if I remember rightly

 

[zolco]

every time i see this thread i read "skywalker tits" something must be seriously wrong with me :-o

 

[Olican]

On offer for £240 at marshalltown.
https://marshalltowntools.co.uk/stilts/marshalltown-skywalkers-stilts.html
Might get a pair of 15/23" I'm 6'4" or should I go for the 18/30?

6'4". Shortarse [emoji2]

 

[kgreigh]

6'4". Shortarse [emoji2]

Aren't you the same shortness as me? Hate being this short i can only skim a standard ceiling from the floor,I can't reach in Victorian houses

 

[Olican]

Aren't you the same shortness as me? Hate being this short i can only skim a standard ceiling from the floor,I can't reach in Victorian houses

It's a curse me old fruit, I'm forever banging my head [emoji30]

 

[kgreigh]

It's a curse me old fruit, I'm forever banging my head [emoji30]

Lol The odd door casing that is shorter catches me out.

 

[Olican]

Lol The odd door casing that is shorter catches me out.

True, that and scaffolding