Comments on: Interview with human leg extension inventor Kim Graham http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html Brain candy for Happy Mutants Tue, 21 May 2013 08:17:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-766722 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-766722 So they're jump stilts, but they don't jump, and they cost way more? So they’re jump stilts, but they don’t jump, and they cost way more?

]]> By: jimh http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-766725 jimh Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-766725 $1000, yikes! But I guess for theatre productions, where they have a budget, it's reasonable. Also, rich fawn-fetishists. $1000, yikes!
But I guess for theatre productions, where they have a budget, it’s reasonable. Also, rich fawn-fetishists.

]]> By: quatrofromageo http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-766986 quatrofromageo Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-766986 That is cool! Want a pair like the legless guys who have replacement reverse jointed prosthetics for running...obviously while keeping my actual legs thanks :) That is cool! Want a pair like the legless guys who have replacement reverse jointed prosthetics for running…obviously while keeping my actual legs thanks :)

]]> By: Terry http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-766732 Terry Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-766732 I see absolutely no practical use for these whatsoever. So of course I want a pair. I see absolutely no practical use for these whatsoever.

So of course I want a pair.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-766733 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-766733 Hey don't be mean to weta, they're awesome, relatively harmlesss, they make this kind of angry hissing noise when you annoy them and they can survive freezing! Hey don’t be mean to weta, they’re awesome, relatively harmlesss, they make this kind of angry hissing noise when you annoy them and they can survive freezing!

]]> By: lewis stoole http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-766736 lewis stoole Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-766736 were these used on the youtube vid "alien caught on cctv"? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-ZDgVrP55g i always wondered how they created the height on the alien, and this would explain it. were these used on the youtube vid “alien caught on cctv”?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-ZDgVrP55g
i always wondered how they created the height on the alien, and this would explain it.

]]> By: kylezwarich http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-766737 kylezwarich Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-766737 Great for snowshoeing? :) Great for snowshoeing? :)

]]> By: bersl2 http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-766739 bersl2 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-766739 How the flying fsck could this possibly be used for sexual fursuiting?!? Answer: It can't. However, it could be of much interest to fursuiters with ungulate suits, and I'm sure that it could be adapted for use with other digitigrade species. The problem is that having the feet too far off the ground is marginally dangerous for everyone, so those things ideally should be as short as is possible while maintaining the illusion. How the flying fsck could this possibly be used for sexual fursuiting?!? Answer: It can’t. However, it could be of much interest to fursuiters with ungulate suits, and I’m sure that it could be adapted for use with other digitigrade species. The problem is that having the feet too far off the ground is marginally dangerous for everyone, so those things ideally should be as short as is possible while maintaining the illusion.

]]> By: LiudvikasT http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-766742 LiudvikasT Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-766742 Well I always wanted that kind of legs, but it would be way cooler if it actually increased performance and didn't cost a grand. Well I always wanted that kind of legs, but it would be way cooler if it actually increased performance and didn’t cost a grand.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-767254 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-767254 "How the flying fsck could this possibly be used for sexual fursuiting?!? Answer: It can't." Sounds like a challenge. “How the flying fsck could this possibly be used for sexual fursuiting?!? Answer: It can’t.”

Sounds like a challenge.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-766746 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-766746 yiff yiff yiff yiff yiff! yiff yiff yiff yiff yiff!

]]> By: narrowstreetsLA http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-766748 narrowstreetsLA Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-766748 PONYPLAY PONYPLAY

]]> By: Sethum http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-766752 Sethum Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-766752 It's a particular pet-peeve of mine when people refer to these types of legs as "reverse legs" or "reverse knees". There is nothing reverse about them, nor about dog or horse legs. As the more detailed portion of the article states, this gait's appearance comes from the elongated foot portion, where the walker is balancing on the toes or balls of their feet. It is the heel of the foot that creates the reverse-knee appearance. On topic, I believe these are primarily marketed to the theater and costume industries. They could theoretically boost running and jumping performance, but then they would probably look just like <a href="http://www.powerskip.de/mainpage.html">the PowerSkip</a>. It’s a particular pet-peeve of mine when people refer to these types of legs as “reverse legs” or “reverse knees”. There is nothing reverse about them, nor about dog or horse legs. As the more detailed portion of the article states, this gait’s appearance comes from the elongated foot portion, where the walker is balancing on the toes or balls of their feet. It is the heel of the foot that creates the reverse-knee appearance.

On topic, I believe these are primarily marketed to the theater and costume industries. They could theoretically boost running and jumping performance, but then they would probably look just like the PowerSkip.

]]> By: JohnCJ http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-766754 JohnCJ Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-766754 "I see absolutely no practical use for these whatsoever. So of course I want a pair." I see the practical military application immediately. These are perfect for Explosive Ordinance Disposal folks who have to deal with land-mines. It has a smaller footprint (which could be further reduced) and keeps the foot 18 inches from the source of the shockwave. It's the same principle as Med-eng's spider boot, but easier to maneuver. “I see absolutely no practical use for these whatsoever.
So of course I want a pair.”

I see the practical military application immediately. These are perfect for Explosive Ordinance Disposal folks who have to deal with land-mines. It has a smaller footprint (which could be further reduced) and keeps the foot 18 inches from the source of the shockwave. It’s the same principle as Med-eng’s spider boot, but easier to maneuver.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-767282 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-767282 Arm extensions would be useful if she tripped. These arm extensions should be angled slightly so that the hands can be free. Also, there should be 'puppet string' mechanism so that arm extension 'hands' can be finely manipulated by user's hands when desired. If the arm extensions are further anchored to 'body jacket' then they can give user extra leverage to move/pickup heavier objects than without. Further, if 'body jacket' has rigid frame with 'spring action' provided by rigid frame elements, or with additional springs or 'ligaments' then user can have increased leverage/power to arms and legs. This has a lot of commercial and military potential per comments above. Painters, dry-wallers, HVAC installers, inspectors, warehouse, etc would benefit from elevated stance and power. Military could further extend legs and arms above mine blast radius and make leg and arm ends like spider legs reducing potential contact with mines. Arm extensions would be useful if she tripped.

These arm extensions should be angled slightly so that the hands can be free.

Also, there should be ‘puppet string’ mechanism so that arm extension ‘hands’ can be finely manipulated by user’s hands when desired.

If the arm extensions are further anchored to ‘body jacket’ then they can give user extra leverage to move/pickup heavier objects than without.

Further, if ‘body jacket’ has rigid frame with ‘spring action’ provided by rigid frame elements, or with additional springs or ‘ligaments’ then user can have increased leverage/power to arms and legs.

This has a lot of commercial and military potential per comments above. Painters, dry-wallers, HVAC installers, inspectors, warehouse, etc would benefit from elevated stance and power. Military could further extend legs and arms above mine blast radius and make leg and arm ends like spider legs reducing potential contact with mines.

]]> By: JoshP http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-766771 JoshP Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-766771 and tonight, somewhere, a centaur fetishist is sleeping more soundly than ever before, thanks to the magic brought to you by the internet. and tonight, somewhere, a centaur fetishist is sleeping more soundly than ever before, thanks to the magic brought to you by the internet.

]]> By: jeligula http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-766772 jeligula Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-766772 Digitigrade takes the cake for the most awkward fake word spewed forth by the internet. Digitigrade takes the cake for the most awkward fake word spewed forth by the internet.

]]> By: Art http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-766779 Art Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-766779 I think it's fascinating, hysterical and fun! The BEST part is where she changes her skirt to a fetching metallic brown in order to fashionably coordinate with the furry legs. I think it’s fascinating, hysterical and fun!

The BEST part is where she changes her skirt to a fetching metallic brown in order to fashionably coordinate with the furry legs.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-766780 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-766780 They need to make 'em springy. They need to make ‘em springy.

]]> By: concrete_d http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-766784 concrete_d Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-766784 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digitigrade You were saying? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digitigrade

You were saying?

]]> By: Wilde Hunt Corsetry http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-766792 Wilde Hunt Corsetry Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-766792 Truly beautiful! Fascinating to watch the hooves adjust as they reach the ground. Truly beautiful! Fascinating to watch the hooves adjust as they reach the ground.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-766800 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-766800 This reminds me of an old legs-only exoskeleton concept that debuted about ten years ago (although, unfortunately, the company never followed through with the production model): http://www.springwalker.com/ This reminds me of an old legs-only exoskeleton concept that debuted about ten years ago (although, unfortunately, the company never followed through with the production model):

http://www.springwalker.com/

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-766812 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-766812 Ever worked in construction? Standard (straight) stilts are awkward, take considerable time to become comfortable with and account for a lot of injuries. If Merideth wants a large market she should definitely market these to the construction industry. Ever worked in construction? Standard (straight) stilts are awkward, take considerable time to become comfortable with and account for a lot of injuries.

If Merideth wants a large market she should definitely market these to the construction industry.

]]> By: Chocodile http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-766816 Chocodile Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-766816 Waiting for the inevitable people falling over wearing these things YouTube videos. Waiting for the inevitable people falling over wearing these things YouTube videos.

]]> By: Jeff http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-768099 Jeff Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-768099 I think the simple suspension and some lever link to fold the, well, lower part when wearer sits will improve both comfort and safety. Like our body do: when you feel unstable, just lower your center of mass. I think the simple suspension and some lever link to fold the, well, lower part when wearer sits will improve both comfort and safety. Like our body do: when you feel unstable, just lower your center of mass.

]]> By: Donald Petersen http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-767588 Donald Petersen Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-767588 I seem to remember the werewolves in Dog Soldiers were outfitted with legs like these. Best werewolf movie ever, btw. I seem to remember the werewolves in Dog Soldiers were outfitted with legs like these.

Best werewolf movie ever, btw.

]]> By: Earth Man http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-767077 Earth Man Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-767077 I caught myself thinking "If only these had been made in time for 'Battlefield Earth.'" I caught myself thinking “If only these had been made in time for ‘Battlefield Earth.’”

]]> By: Stefan Jones http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-767595 Stefan Jones Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-767595 I wonder if there's a civilization of bipedal carnivores somewhere whose engineers have made a pair of prosthetics for stable, solid plantigrade walking. And geeks in comment sections snark about skinnies. I wonder if there’s a civilization of bipedal carnivores somewhere whose engineers have made a pair of prosthetics for stable, solid plantigrade walking. And geeks in comment sections snark about skinnies.

]]> By: GuyInMilwaukee http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-766840 GuyInMilwaukee Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-766840 We bought a couple pairs of powerisers last year and have been having a lot of fun with them. Much more fun that these strange centaur kind of things. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6pU9VaFsZ8 We bought a couple pairs of powerisers last year and have been having a lot of fun with them. Much more fun that these strange centaur kind of things.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6pU9VaFsZ8

]]> By: MrsBug http://boingboing.net/2010/04/21/interview-with-human.html#comment-767108 MrsBug Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-767108 Okay, the legs are cool. But that bug link freaked me the heck out!! Okay, the legs are cool. But that bug link freaked me the heck out!!

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