Adjustable stilt

Abstract

The invention is of an improved stilt assembly, which provides a height adjustable stilt that is less expensive than the costly adjust on-the-fly stilt, has no safety risk of sudden catastrophic height drops, and provides variable shock absorption. Applicant's stilt uses one or more telescoping member assembly that is locked into a set height by means of interlocking spacer blocks. The rubber-like interlocking spacer blocks vertically hold the stilt assembly together and provide shock absorption for the user. Varying the number and size of the spacer blocks varies the height and level of shock absorption for the stilt. Additionally, the use of spacer blocks creates a solid stilt assembly, which eliminates the safety hazard of sudden catastrophic drops in height from failure of on-the-fly height adjustment mechanisms.

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