Cosplayers Guide to Stilts - What stilts or riser you should use for your Cosplay
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ส.ค. 2024
- Whether it's a small bit of height, or a giant monster, we often want to use stilts for our Cosplay costumes, and here's a quite introduction to my favourite methods of embiggening ourselves.
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Im not even interested in cosplaying but this was interesting to watch
same, i dont cosplay but i like the idea of stilts LMAO
i just want to go in my backyard and feel tall while wearing stilts
I crave robot legs.
until then this can suffice
I've been told that digi legs are much more tiring than jumping stilts.
im 5'4 trying to make a costume for a 6'2 character
cant use heels because theyre a dude that only wears combat boots or converse
hope i dont break my damn neck in stilts
Practice!
@@Armouredbrownies I know how to walk on stilts. What concerns me are the other people at the convention. Some people are well, less than considerate or kind. Falling because someone decides to lunge hug your cosplay? Falling off small stilts hurt. Falling off of some of these? Break a hip?
I'm a 6'6 wanting to have a 9ft heavy armor apocalyptic suit.
Platform combat boots
@@onbekend1631 2B wants to know you location
Bruh imagine how tall the stilts would have to be to cosplay Lady Dimitrescu hahahahaha
👀👀👀 this is why im here
That’s exactly why I’m here
For me, only 2 inches below 4 ft.
The painters stilts will make me the perfect height for mr x
I know this is old as heck, but I was thinking of making a Fiddlesticks (the new and updated one) cosplay, and thought I could use a tutorial on how these work.
Funny thing is, I never even searched for this, youtube gave it to me, which, thinking about it right now, is kind of scary/weird.
omg the pogo stilts look so fun to wear, but know me I'd get tired in like 10 minutes after wearing them. I could see someone maybe using this method for Winston??
Use them for making Winston ... funny you should mention that. *whistles innocently.*
This helps a lot when it comes to big armor cosplay. I want to cosplay a space marine some time and they're apparently about 6' 6". My mom wonders why I have to make a costume myself and not buy one, it's because you have to account for this kind of stuff.
Did you get around to making your Space Marine? I'm currently planning a Primarch which led me to this video
You could probably replace the heels on the boots with clear plastic to create the illusion they're not there. It wouldn't be perfect, but it would be something.
You can also put mirroring on the heels/soles!
That is what was done to the Star Wars' "hover" vehicles in the original movies and it creates a decent illusion on shoes as well.
Especially if you tilt the mirroring a teeny tiny bit at the top so it is reflecting mostly flooring.
Thank you so much for the advice and info on these I was wondering how the WH40K cosplay where done
How is it going?
Oooo finally someone else who uses jumping stilts for costumes! I've been trying out a pair and I absolutely love them! First time stilts on my end too.
I am 5 ft 11 inches and I am planning on doing a Lady Dimitrescu (From Resident Evil Village) Cosplay
I think that this video has helped me decide what type of stilts I shall get for it
Same, except I'm 5'4!
Goodluck!
I just want to wear them just to be tall so people finally call me ‘sir’ instead of ‘ma’am’
me too
Why would your height make people call you a ma'am instead of sir? Height has nothing to do with being a boy or girl
How‘s it going, sir?
You can get down in jumping stilts a little bit more safely by taking a big long stride, then lowering your back leg onto your knees from that. If you are strong enough and flexible enough to do an even bigger stride (a split almost), you can get down without any impact.
Actually the reverse is how you can stand up without support, only that it is way harder to do.
TY TY TY!!! My friend's costume theme wedding is next week and this is my first time up on stilts. It's for a costume. I bought the plasterer types to start out with and wore them for the first time today. I loved it! It was a challenge at first but I hope one day to work my way up to the kangaroo type!!!
Funny seeing this, I'm making a short film with college friends and we are making a 4 legged monster using the exact pogo stilt/crutches layout seen here. I've gotten quite good at making an authentic looking animal walk, and have managed to get up to a gallop in them
This is perfect, I’m working on a Dragonborn costume for SuperNova (Australian Convention). I was wondering what stilts would do for my costume and you have made the perfect answer vid and even tried out the dragon bit.
Apparently my dreams of being a 7'4'' Draenei don't need to remain dreams
I’m trying to make a character from a horror game that is very tall, but doesn’t have a huge line of site, and this was very helpful to get to know where to start.
THABK YOU SO MUCH! I wanted to do my own space marine cosplay, and When you said the line about plaster stilts for all space marines. It was the exact confirmation I was looking for
Awesome video! I've been wanting to do a costume with stilts for a while, but for once in my life I couldn't come up with a costume to fit that bill. I think costumes with stilts are often really impressive, and I can't wait to see what you do with yours!
Thank you! Currently I'm building Groot with it, and can't wait to get it done just to get on to the next build ... I just love stilts.
Thanks for the overview! I just got my first pair of spring stilts today and otherwise have used riser boots in the past to gain height for my costumes.
Thanks for this video! I'll be using plasterers stilts for my King in Yellow costume next year!
Thank you so much for this!! I’ve been thinking about brainstorming a Hollowgast cosplay, and this video is really helpful!! ^^
This is a fantastic overview of the different types of stilts and how they work!
Exactly what I was looking for.
I do wished that you had included a quick price range on them though. That is always good information to know when trying to decide on a cosplay piece. At least for me and my limited budget. 😊
You know, that's a really good piece of feedback, thanks!
Since this video is like, 5 years old, maybe it needs an update.
As a larper looking to make a big bit of kit this is really useful thank you
Do you know the reason between the harnesses being supported on the back of the leg, vs the inside of the leg, vs the outside of the leg? I am working on a related design but not stilt specific.
Thanks! this was very informative! If you want to costume over stilts (like the drywall/plaster stilts) with something like a long dress, what are some ways to keep the dress from tripping up the stilts? (besides practicing with them, of course). Could one disguise the bottom of a drywall stilt with a large shoe if you cut out the bottoms?
What type of cosplays(in your option) would fit for the pogo stilts?? And thank you for the video now I know their differences❤
This was super informative! I’m trying to do a somewhat realistic lady dimitrescu and I’m thinking plasterer stilts are the way to go (probably gonna aim for 6’8 rather then 9’6 if I wear it to a con)
Ok so I have a question! How in the heck did you make the goat hoofs without heels? Because I'm looking to make a pair of goat hoofs like that but don't know where to start 😫
Have you tried modifying some of the jumping stilts or even the plasterer stilts to a digitigrade-type stilt?
Great video. My next character is 6'7" I'm about a foot shy of that. I think I'm more comfortable with some kind of riser, if I get to 6'0 I'm fine. Thanks again.
can you walk down and up a ramp with the plasterers stilts? like a indoor floor type ramp?
Hey Im looking to make a Stilt spirit costume, and im gonna need to stand still for some bits. What stilts would you suggest for the back?
I've had this video bookmarked for over a year now, but I've been too intimidated to actually start the cosplay I wanted. Well, I'm happy to say I just got my plasterers'/drywall stilts today! :D They're way too fun to mess around in.
You can do it!
The most important part is practice. So many peeps only get up on them to try out their Cosplay costumes.
If you get a nice wack of practice outside of costume you'll be more agile, and more safe.
Ah nice to watch I have a really big cosplay that I bought stilts for its so fun!
That one stilt thing- with the multiple contacts. Where would I find a good place to purchase one?
For those stilts where you have to keep moving to keep your balance. Couldn't you also use a staff or stick to lean on? Allowing you to stand still like a tripod?
Great video and explanation! Thank you!
Thanks so so so much for this !!!!💗💗💗
Incredibly helpful thank you!
Where could I go to get those good pogo stilts?
Been wanting to do a Protoss Dragoon (spider shaped). might try the stilt/crutch combo!
Ooh, that's an awesome idea. I wanted to do a Zerg Queen a few years ago with fake 6 legs and my two stilted legs in black underneath the 'skirt'
I am thinking about making a demogorgon cosplay suit, and it'd be awesome if I could make it as much like the demogorgon from the movie (or my references, Dead by Daylight) using stilts! Problem is, I have to make sure which ones I need for this cosplay. If you reference from the DBD demogorgon, or the movie's, they have a very difficult digitigrade leg pattern, where the 'risen ankle' is elongated, much like a horse. And yet it still manages to keep a height. I might use jump stilts for this one..?
Extremely useful thank you!
I want to be like a raptor or horse or something like that for Halloween, wearing something like those but I have no clue where to even buy
How could i do a giant four legged stilts?
Ik this is a very old video but it is very helpful as im gonna atepmt to make a full size dragon on 4 legs!
Is that Anamanaguchi as the backing track? Choice.
Is there any kind of hybrid pogi stilts that allow you to stand still with a firm stance while being very stable?
One way is if you can incorporate a staff into your costume. The staff provides a third point of balance, so you can use it to stand still. If you're handy, you might try (securely!) attaching broader feet over/in place of the "hooves" of the jump stilts, though that would probably impede the jumping and agility.
I'm making a cosplay for the beloved Beep from Kenshi, good to see I'll have an option for cyber beep, once I get good enough that is
Watching a lot of stilt videos because I’m planning to cosplay Night Watch from Identity V decided to go with peg stilts since his are very visible, thank you :}
I'm planning on doing a Obsidian from Steven Universe cosplay and I wanna be a giant woman ((6'2-6'7 is what im aiming for)) and I feel so scared going into stilts- it'll be a fun experience though
Omg, I almost died this myself with the stilts and giant glowing sword! Good luck!!
Just practice on then until you feel safe to be around people, don't just jump on them at a con.
@@Armouredbrownies Thanks! :D
These are very interesting:0
Amazing video! (Love your name)
I'm trying to make digitigrade stilts for a fain costume
the stiff stilts would work so well for a Treelord from warhammer
Great info
I would love to someday do a cosplay of a harpy or raptor, so I would need stilts that look almost like they bend backwards (as bird legs would).
Do you have a recommendation for which stilt type may be the most useful?
I'm afraid I can't think of any commercial stilts that would work like that. There are some false digitigrade effects you can get like the risers I mention in the video.
I actual want something like this myself and am doing to try and build myself something along those lines soon, maybe I can inspire your custom set
@@Armouredbrownies Thank you so much for your response!
And oooh! I'd love to see if and when you do make something like that! Always looking for inspiration.
Hi Stormie Grace, if you are still looking for reverse knee stilts please feel free to check out our website www.digilegs.com or like/ add us on Instagram/ Facebook @digilegs ;-)
Where did you get the cheap powerizer stilts? I’m on a very cheap budget for my cosplay 😂
I'm afraid I got them when s warehouse stocking them was shut down for selling counterfeit goods so sold of the inventory for £20/ea like 6 years ago!
When are we going to have an update on the mercy staff? I would really like to know how u did the motor part. :)
SOON! I keep meaning to drag out all of the parts and get to sorting them out. Just had trouble with some stuff before moving house. And the whole electronics thing spiralled out of control in its complexity.
Armoured Brownies I see! :)
What happened was the way I made the handle section meant that I when I went to put the buttons in I found it basically impossible to glue them in without apoxying the buttons shut. So I had to reprint that in two pieces and will install the buttons separately soon.
It's just a lot of soldering to re-do.
Aww sucks. I salvaged some buttons from an old drill battery, they are basically something that looks like a button but can be clipped into place and it applies pressure to lock itself on. So whenever you press it it will send a rod down to the actual button. I hope it makes more sense watching this picture: i.imgur.com/Y7xvi7v.jpg
Im trying to pick stilts for huggy wuggy since hes huge 😂 im thinking of going for the plasterer ones so im not worrying about balance as i need to add at least 2 ft to my height
I can easily hide them under the fur and dont need to worry about being agile
thank you for the guide!! i’m pretty short, but everything i want to cosplay is super tall. it would not be as cool if i wasn’t also really tall.
I wanna but im scared someone will bump into me and i fall to my dth
so u us for cosplay werewolf costume
I'm use a few different types of stilts but find power bock stilts easiest. I've used them for the last 12 years and can stand pretty much still on
them. You should be careful of cheap versions the build quality isn't that great and I know many that have snapped also check the springs as you need the right strength for you weight ( or higher is your not bouncing ? )
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Very interesting and i'm one of cosplay
im happy you cosplay sometimes cus damn
YES MY DREAM WILL COME TTRUE
1:17... Cool goat feet.
2:33, yes, I was thinking Spacemarines.
I'm interested that the Russian army once tried stilt spring boots for their soldiers.
Unfortunately, they couldn't get it to work.
I guess it's a lot harder than I realised before this video and another I just saw. Guy took an hour to learn to walk a short distance on the more digitigrade stilts.
3:06. Yes, they do look fun, and I have seen those before. I didn't realise how hard they were to use!
Could it not be possible to have this with a longer and or wider foot to make them easier?
5:59, Oh! Thank you.
What about Weta legs (Or Digilegs as they seem to be sold as now)?
I try to set a price limit of £1k to anything I do :P
Fair :) Got to work to a budget. Have been looking at that style for a while - even considering trying to make something similar - just never have the time :(
ChaosCostumes makes a wooden type that work well. I got a discounted version at a trade show. They're fun, but I have got to do leg work to build up my thighs!
stilt spirit here i go
I screwed up I wanna do scp 2521 who is 7 FEET TALL IM 5'3
Awesome video.. mad stilt skilz, I'm thinking of a dog man costume, how to get an authentic hock leg look and go up about a foot whilst disguising the mechanism under a muscled and hair skin suit
There are some production 'were-wolf' stilts you can buy, but they're pretty expensive. I would say if you can get some Cheap Powerbocks like in the video that's your best cheapest bet if you want to buy.
Otherwise it's a case of producing your own, which I'm in the process of experimenting but I'm also super poor so need to wait until I can invest in materials again.
Hi Andy, Head over to our website and check out Digilegs. They may work for the dog/man design you are looking at doing. www.digilegs.com
Your comment got flagged as spam because of the link and trying to sell things. I'm going to approve it because it seems legit and, well, I know how it is trying to get traffic to yourself, assuming this is your own personal business!
@@Armouredbrownies Thank you for the approval. You will have to excuse my ignorance, I indeed run Digilegs and am shamefully a newbie to TH-cam personally and with the business and didn't realise there were limitations on linking to the business page on this site. Noted for future ;-)
holy cow im 5"4 and i wanna cosplay ranboo- imagine how tall the stilts would be o_o
Peanut Butter Cupquakes? Woman of culture!
I am finally going to be tall
But hear me out, how do I make 2ft tall thigh high boots pffff /j
Good lord I would kill to own those peg stilts. But they are way too expensive for someone like me...
Keep an eye out for second hand ones. The gold pair in the video I actually got for £20 new, they where Chinese Knockoffs but have stood up for years. xD
Armoured Brownies I've seen a fair amount of DIY ones online because I live in a small town, but I'm not sure if I would trust them
www.instructables.com/id/Werewolf-Stilts-digitigrade-legs/
Now there's a guide I may end up following, thanks for showing me!
Armoured Brownies if you do end up giving them a shot, tell me how it turns out! I want to see how well they work out! The main thing about the ones that he made don't have that bulky and offsetting round spring at the back like your two versions, so that means it would be much easier to hide the, inside of your costume and be much more convincing, but would it ruin the structural integrity or the bounce you get from the true ones? No idea, but holy crap it would be an adventure to figure out!
Gesticulation levels set at 100.
5:00 use pogo sticks instead lmao
Oh hey I use those crutches
I was thinking about a Chell from Portal (1 and 2) when I clicked on this video
Only for the emperors finest
Lady Dimitrescu enters the chat
Not me watching this old tut because of my Night Watch cosplay 👁👁
So... you didn’t use your pots that needed washing up to feel tall? Oh... just me?
When I do my king jareth cosplay, I could just cheat on my stilts and make a giant cane like he carries lolol. Oooh and I could wear my knee pads from roller skating underneath my costume…
Hello fellow Lady Dimitrescu cosplayers
I bet the stilts master from one piece watched this
What a strong looking woman. She'll bear some healthy sons for one lucky man.
thats a man cosplaying as a woman