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And maybe drywall people I think? Or painters? I’ve definitely seen construction workers using modern stilts to get them closer to the ceiling without needing a
by elliekelly 5y ago
And maybe drywall people I think? Or painters? I’ve definitely seen construction workers using modern stilts to get them closer to the ceiling without needing a ladder. But I’m not really why or how often.
I really enjoyed the postal carrier on stilts. It’s got to be a lot more efficient in terms of distance covered for energy exerted.
Edit- It seems they’re called “painter’s stilts”[1] and I’m kind of tempted to buy a pair. Maybe a helmet, too. Just in case...
They don’t look like they’d be as agile and graceful as the stilts in the post though because they have the flat “foot”. Although they’re probably a lot safer and more comfortable.
[1]https://www.amazon.com/painter-stilts/s?k=painter+stilts https://www.amazon.com/painter-stilts/s?k=painter+stilts
- micromacrofoot 5y agoHow often do they use these compared to the shepherds, I wonder… seemingly not long enough to carry around a resting staff?
- frosted-flakes 5y agoFor some tapers, they're up and down on stilts all day, every day. I've never done it myself, but I've seen the tapers at work on them, and they walk quite naturally and have no need for a walking stick (couldn't use one anyway when you're hands are full with a bazooka, etc.).