How much pressure is exerted on the hooves and ground when using jumping stilts?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the pressure exerted by pro-jump jumping stilts on the ground during use. The surface area of the stilts is specified as 5935.472 mm², and the user is interested in understanding the force applied to the floor, especially considering the presence of underfloor pipes in the indoor hall. The maximum jump height achievable is noted to be 6 feet, with experienced users potentially reaching up to 8 feet. Concerns are raised about ensuring that the downward force from jumping will not damage the hall's infrastructure. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding both pressure and force in this context.
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Hi there

I am using a pair of pro-jump jumping stilts (spring loaded)

We are looking for an indoor hall for when it rains.
Does anyone know how to work out the approx. pressure on the hooves/ground when jumping?

The surface area of the bottom of the stilts is 5935.472mm^2 (length - 101.6mm, width - 58.42mm).

The time the hooves are in contact with the floor is 2 seconds.

The highest you can jump in them is 6 foot.
 
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Pro-Jumper said:
Hi there

I am using a pair of pro-jump jumping stilts (spring loaded)

We are looking for an indoor hall for when it rains.
Does anyone know how to work out the approx. pressure on the hooves/ground when jumping?

The surface area of the bottom of the stilts is 5935.472mm^2 (length - 101.6mm, width - 58.42mm).

The time the hooves are in contact with the floor is 2 seconds.

The highest you can jump in them is 6 foot.

Is it really the pressure that you want, or the force? Is there a limit for the loading allowed on the floor in the indoor hall, for example, and that's why you need to know?

And are you serious about the height being 6 feet :bugeye: That's how high the bottoms of the spring-loaded stilts get off the floor?
 
The force on the ground would be very helpful yes.

The floor is a sprung floor.
As far as I know there is no loading limit on the floor, broastcasts with full live audiences have been held in there for example.
There is however underfloor pipes and the owner wishes for us to prove that the downward force is not going to damage them before using the hall.

The video above shows the little effort put into jumping therefore I'm under the assumption that the majority of the forces are absorbed and given back by the spring.

The max height for the correct weight category is 6 feet yes.
Unexperienced users using heigher weight categories tend not to get much air, however experienced users with practised technique can get up to 8 (skill level very dependant).

Many thanks for your time once again with this matter
 

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