Tips & Advice on Areas for Stilt Walking

Video Transcript

"KEVIN BARRET: Okay, before you start walking on your stilt, it's always good to know your surroundings, okay? I recommend you don't start off on grass. The reason is it's uneven, it's hard to walk on, it's mushy. I just don't recommend walking on uneven surfaces to start. Another thing is obstacles. You're not going to want a tree in your face when you're just learning how to get your balance down, alright? So, what I would recommend is flat cement, somewhere that is an even surface, okay? Another good idea is having a sturdy wall to hold on to, okay? 'Cause once you get up, you're going to need to get your bearing straight. It's always good to have a wall or a friend help you out when you get up on these stilts, alright? So, that's a good area to know your surroundings."