MARSHALLTOWN The Premier Line SW218 Skywalker Stilts 2.0 Adjusts 18-Inches to 30-Inches

by Marshalltown

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Marshalltown 14900 Skywalker 2.0 Stilts Adjusts from 18-to-30-Inches have a three-way setting ratchet system to fit any size leg. It features durable quick adjust-and-release straps, as well as a flip-and-switch system that allows for quick height adjustment. The fully adjustable ankle spring allows for a more natural walking motion. These stilts have a 225 pound load limit. Patent pending design

Product Description

Walk tall with confidence in the Marshalltown SW218 SkyWalker Drywall Stilts. The advanced adjustable ankle movement lets you walk more naturally and comfortably, making it an outstanding choice for beginners and seasoned professionals. The addition of the cushioned calf pad allows you to work for longer periods of time without tiring. While these SW218 SkyWalker Stilts are designed specifically for work with drywall, you cant put a limit on the variety of uses that these stilts have. They are among the best for drywall work, but they are also great for electrical work, painting, siding, or any other general repair that is just out of reach. Many people find them to be easier to maneuver than ladders for jobs at varying heights.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 17.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000N53626
• Item model number: SW218
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,808 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #36 in Home Improvement > Building Supplies > Ladders > Accessories

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars my first stilts, January 27, 2008

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Kramer "Tools tools tools...." (minneapolis MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MARSHALLTOWN The Premier Line SW218 Skywalker Stilts 2.0 Adjusts 18-Inches to 30-Inches (Tools & Home Improvement)

I love these stilts. They are my first stilts I've ever used so I cannot compare them to standard ones, however I am glad I bought them. They work great when I do suspended ceilings, drywall taping, and whatever else...caulking/painting crown molding etc...
The adjustable front shock is nice because it stays stable and flat until you put enough weight forward to compress it. The straps are handy and work well. The leg padding is quite comfortable. I haven't used them adjusted higher than their lowest position, but the adjustment for height is awesome. Just a flip of the solid lever and slide them to any number of positive stops. Very handy. Would definately purchase again.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't be a Ground Runner? How about being a Sky Walker?, June 18, 2011

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Josh (Eastern Central Ohio) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: MARSHALLTOWN The Premier Line SW218 Skywalker Stilts 2.0 Adjusts 18-Inches to 30-Inches (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought these for a small drywall project (less than a house, but more than 1 room) and future drywall projects with the intent to upgrade from using a couple of buckets as my way to mud ceilings and the top part of the 8' walls we have.

I've never used stilts before, so this was a new experience for me altogether. It took me about 30 minutes walking around in them with a staff/cane (6') to assist in my balance before I felt comfortable enough to walk on my own. After I realized:

1) I shouldn't watch my feet
2) to Bend/Lean forward before stepping forward
3) I should be well rested and not drowsy
4) I had to use the braces just above my calfs
5) I had to make sure all straps were tight
6) i needed proper foot placement on the foot stand (1/2" of my shoe heal behind the edge of the foot stand... I wear a size 15... might be different with others... ^_^*)
7) that the smallest irregularity in the floor can cause one to stumble (a slight (1/4") drop/increase in floor heighth where 2 floors meet together really make a difference in you keeping your balance if you decide to step on that spot where the difference is)
8) that one should use the bathroom before putting the stilts on... especially if there is a ceiling fan in the bathroom you would use if you'd really have to (Ouch!!)
9) sitting on the kitchen cabinets to put the stilts on was a much better decision than to put them on while sitting on a couch!
10) to have someone around to pick up objects that I dropped on the floor (tape / mud knife...)
11) to be aware of door ways / obstructions on the floor that are in my walking path (you never really pick your foot up very high with these things on)
12) my game plan for falling!

... i found that I could walk much better with them. :)

There is a "Clanging" noise that goes along with these every time you walk... but that part doesn't really bother me.

I'm 6' tall, so the bars that the braces are attached to that telescope to go around my calfs... there's about 1-2" of bar room left for those with higher calfs. (20" to the top of my calf w/no shoes on)

There are ones who say that they use these for small projects, like changing ceiling light bulbs or cleaning gutters... the only reason I wouldn't is because of the time that it would take to put the stilts on. I've gotten it down to about 1 minute per stilt... but I still have to tote them out and put them back when I'm done... and when I compare that to using a ladder or a famous "Bucket" for a one spot thing, the bucket usually wins! :)

There were taller ones available, but considering that I'm 6' tall, and the lowest setting on these are 18", and our ceilings are 8' high... these are the ones I went with... 24" would have been too much, and I would have been crouching much of the time.

Overall, I love these. Makes my job much more fun and quicker to do. However, when I'm done using these for a few hours, I'm beat! They really take it out of one who is not used to making their legs walk as though they were wooden pegs (Shifting weight from one side to the other, waddling down a corridor)... dependent on the below springy action to bend and move forward.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars not very durable.and to expensive, March 13, 2010

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Christopher Gore "Mr. Drywall" (VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MARSHALLTOWN The Premier Line SW218 Skywalker Stilts 2.0 Adjusts 18-Inches to 30-Inches (Tools & Home Improvement)

these are decent stilts but dont really handle the punishement of drywall and plaster well.The height adjustment clips are a pain in the butt and break easy(and can not be replaced!)They are comfortable to wear but feeel as though your drifting backward.I love the straping system and they are light but I will be going back to dura stilts because they last much longer.Ive been finishing drywall for 14 years and my first pair of stilts lasted over 11 years and the person I sold the to still uses them.I ve had the skywalkers for three years and parts were breaking in the first 2 years.