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By: Double Take – Being Born without Legs Hardly Slows him Down » Footprints On The Heart

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:28:55 +0000

[...] like his dad, he seems to be something of a tinkerer: One current project is an ingenious set of “jumping crutches” designed to help him navigate stairs, rocky terrain and other inhospitable [...]

By: Katharine Barnett

Katharine Barnett — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:49:57 +0000

I definitely sympathsize with the insensitive doctorts and shoulder pains, while I have all my limbs most of them hurt most of the time. I have a number of doctors and few of them are helpful. At this point I consider one good if they are willing to fill my pain meds without serious argument and difficulty. The jumping stilts sound like a great idea. (I'm reading through your blog because I am on the committee that is bringing you to Oshkosh next week!)

By: Baguette

Baguette — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:38:13 +0000

Just wondering if it wouldn't be better to use ski sticks (don't know the proper name) instead. It would be simpler and maybe better for your shoulders while as efficient? … Just an idea…

By: Baguette

Baguette — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:19:22 +0000

Kev… you are crazy !!! Sorry, this is the first thing that comes to my mind ^_^ Of course, I mean you're fucking crazy good !!

How can you imagine something like that will work??? The worst thing is I also think it will, just because you're part of it !! If I can help in any way, just let me know… I'm affraid I don't qualify for the name contest, unless you wanna export to France Anyway, sorry to hear your shoulders hurts, but I'm sure you're on a good way to solve this. Good luck with that !!!

See ya'

By: P. Bradley Robb

P. Bradley Robb — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:25:55 +0000

Sounds like you need a device naming contest.

By: MarshaKatz

MarshaKatz — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:11:58 +0000

Hi Kevin,

These remind me somewhat of the prostheses used by the runners…there is a sort of “springiness” to them…something to also absorb some of the impact. I think that in trying to lessen the damage to your hands, arms and shoulders, you may want to find some good ways to build in shock absorption to whatever extent possible. I like that your design will harness your own momentum more efficiently to help move you. For the places that power chairs can't go…..this is looking very cool, and efficient. remember to also design a back sling or whatever to carry your skateboard or these if you want to be able to switch off.
Can't wait to see how his all unfolds!

By: Doris Dinsmore

Doris Dinsmore — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:06:15 +0000

I think that your power walkers are a great idea. I hope that kinks all get worked out and they help you out.

By: Doris Dinsmore

Doris Dinsmore — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:05:26 +0000

I think that your power walkers are a great idea and I hope they work out.