Currently, jumping stilts are of genuine interest among representatives of various layers of the population. They are used with great pleasure not only by children, but also by adults. Such devices are an excellent fitness simulator, as well as an effective tool for the development of acrobatic abilities.
Let's try to figure out what to look for in order to choose safe and reliable stilts for jumping.
Construction weight
The specified characteristic is of paramount importance when choosing a device. The heavier the strollers for jumping, the more difficult it is for an untrained user to learn the proper operation of a sports apparatus. Absolute beginners, especially children, are advised to pay attention to the “jumpers” of minimum weight.
Production material
The most practical, highly reliable jumping stilts are made of aluminum alloys with carbon fiber springs. Such constructions are extremely durable and therefore suitable for performing high jumps, the most difficult tricks. The obvious disadvantage of this solution is its high cost.
The budget option is stilt for jumping from ordinary, solid aluminum with plastic, steel or fiberglass components. In this case, it is necessary to sacrifice the reliability of the design, the strength of the connection of functional elements, the durability of the device.
Clamps
Choosing jump stilts with reliable foot locks is a guarantee of personal safety. It is better to avoid the use of “jumpers” that have fabric straps. Due to increased friction, such fasteners wear out faster and can break at any moment.
The best option is professional clamps. Anchorages that are borrowed from the snowboard greatly increase the level of user safety.
Springs
At present, children’s stilts are allocated, in which the springs are able to withstand loads of not more than 50-70 kg, as well as adult models, designed for a pressure of 90-100 kg.
When choosing "jumpers", it is important to understand that the safety margin is indicated here not just based on the user's weight. The degree of load that the springs can withstand at the time of compression is of importance. The more experienced and trained the athlete, the more he pushes off the ground, which puts increased pressure on the structure.
Service
It is recommended to select jump stilts, also based on the cost of service. Jumpers made of lightweight aluminum alloys with high-strength carbon components are an expensive option. However, the details here wear out more slowly. Therefore, the repair of such models is extremely rare. As for the purchase of frankly cheap products, the latter quite often fail during regular insufficiently careful operation.
Finally
As you can see, when choosing a jumping stilt, it is important to pay attention to the reliability of the design and the strength of the springs. If the “jumper” is selected for the child to grow, it is better to give preference to a device with hard springs, since the active growth of the jumper and regular operation will have an increased effect on the components of the system.
Adult users who are unfamiliar with sports equipment are advised to choose models with supple, soft springs. In this case, it will be much easier to learn how to handle the device, to feel every movement, to maintain balance.