SUPERFASTRACING Adjustable Aluminum Drywall Stilts 15-23 Inch - Professional Painting & Taping Tools for Contractors, Perfect for Ceiling Work & Wall Repair - Lightweight & Durable Black Construction Stilts

Stilts worked and adjus ted well. Have someone with you if you haven't "stilted' in a while. Calf straps are adequate as long as you don't over-compensate and set the Calf guides where they nudge the backs of your legs at the Kneecap level. Also, understand beforehand the geometry you are using when adjusting those calf supports. Your stilts should not make you look bow-legged. Open your stance some-it helps in balancing when stationary. Read the booklet FIRST. Loosen all fasteners involved with adjusting the Calf guides- but remember to cinch those fastenings once you have set the calf clamps where they are comfortable to you. Always inspect all the fastenings, including the 4 wingnut adjustments for the stilt pad height. Shoe Strap end metal guides are a bit cheezy- but adequate. I opted for the 33 dollar padded Velcro straps from Amazon- but only after trying the stock straps twice. If you're balking at the added cost of the Velcros after having purchased the stilts at a good bargain price-- consider this. Would you buy a pair of expensive shoes, and put up with shoelaces which made you feel like your shoes were feeling Loose- even though the laces were adequately Tied? The Calf straps which come with the stilts are adequate. The Velcro straps will make those same stilts Comfortable. Even after hours of use.I've noticed in other reviews the difficulty of fastening the toe and Ankle straps. If you make a 'chair' out of a couple of sawhorses and a stout 2 by 6- or better yet- pass that board through a couple of Ladders, it puts your shoes at the same level you would be at if you were tying your shoelaces. Much less awkward than teetering at height , trying to reach and feed a strap through an alligator clamp.Until you find a Safe method you are Comfortable with- I'd recommend that you Always have someone 'spot' you. It beats finding out how hard a free-fall can rearrange your bones. And They can feed those straps and cinch them under Your instruction.Don't try shortcuts on the pre-use Inspection. The stilts come with good assembly instructions that also include safe usage and maintenance directions too. Get a metric socket and box end open end wrench you will use in pre-checks, and Specifically bag them for (and With) for your Stilts. Inspect them EVERY time you put them on. It's amazing what can work loose in their use. That goes for ANY Manufacturer.Practiced Safety will save your Hide- every time!As to Weight ratings, the general consensus is 225-228 lbs. That's Total weight for all of you with fat wallets and 18 keys on your truck or car Key fob. Tool belts raise the ante. I'm 235- and bought these at 71 years of age. If you Walk in them, rather than Stomp around- you should be just fine. Check your stilt's wear points. Using your Hands, check by gently twisting and tugging sideways, all the hinge points on each stilt. some play is normal, but if it gets sloppy, or you notice ovalling of the hinge holes in the Aluminum, then it's probably time to replace them. With care and steady use, 2-maybe 3 years? depends on how much you're on them, the Environment (sand, swirling dust, sanding ,etc.)- and Care. Don't be afraid to research on the Net or on YouTube. There are Professional Contractors, Painters and Drywallers' Videos FULL of good, helpful, and Current info that can give You the same information that I found- and used- in researching and buying these on Amazon.