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Summary: How to attach calf plates to walk on stilts in this free circus performance video.
Paul Anderson is a professional circus performer who has studied throughout Europe and the United States. He runs a circus school in Hollywood, Fla. Anderson is a clown, acrobat, tuba...read more
"On behalf of Expert Village, I'd like to talk about stilt walking. My name is Paul Anderson from the ABC circus and here we are. The last 2 screws attach the foot plate to the bottoms securely. There's 4 screws in all attaching that. Now the foot plate is securely attached to the braces, which are securely attached to the 2x2. Of course, the last step in assembling it is a little cup that goes on your calf so it holds it securely against your leg. We need a strap. I like to use a double strap for security. After all, it's your life on the line. We don't put it straight like that. We add a little tilt to it because the heel is behind the 2x2. We use a couple of small screws to attach that and you'll have a completed stilt."
eHow Article: How to Attach Calf Plates for Home Built Stilts
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