Rentals are collected from "Avalanche" 5, place Claude Érignac, 15000 AURILLAC, solely by reservation.
Opening hours for collection and return are: Tuesday to Saturday 09:30 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 19:00
 

From 50 kg onwards you will be in the adult category. The performance of a pair of adult stilts is significantly more impressive. You can jump up to 2 metres in the air (the current world record is 2.8 metres), perform tricks, flips, and run up to 40 km/h (in town it is possible to overtake cars)!

The first time you rent a pair of stilts a mini-beginners course lasting between 20 to 30 minutes will be compulsory. This course is necessary so that you find your balance quickly and can walk unaided. You will also be taught to trot, run, and jump. There is no extra charge for this tuition. We consider it important to ensure you don't end up hurting yourself or even someone else.

We run a club in the St Géraud gymnasium, 1 rue des Frères Delmas (opposite the St Géraud church) and we highly recommend you to start from there because it is fully equipped and if you fall, you are unlikely to harm yourself as the floor is soft. Additionally, you will be in the company of other jumping stilt users which makes it far more entertaining. When the weather is good, club members generally tend to go into the town centre to perform tricks in front of the public. You will be able to accompany them as soon as you feel at ease walking on your stilts. The club meets every Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00.

Wearing safety gear is compulsory in order to avoid hurting yourself. If you already have your own safety gear you are welcome to bring it with you. If not, we rent a full combination (helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, and wrist guards) at the following rates:
 

It is important to use a pair of stilts adapted to the weight of the user. Jumping stilts are high precision instruments. If you are too light, the spring won't respond, or very little. If you are too heavy, the spring's power will be severely reduced and you risk breaking it.

Tips for beginners:
- Walk slowly progressing at your own rhythm. Don't compare yourself to others around you.
- In your first session, it is not recommended to try this sport alone, nor to jump or run unless authorised by your trainer. This is why you are obliged to begin with a course organised by one of our trainers.
- Sit on something as high as a bar stool so that you do not have to struggle when standing up.
- The shoe (snowboard) bindings must have the buckles on the outside of your foot or they will rub against each other when walking and come undone.
- To keep your balance you should always keep moving unless you can rest against or hold onto something.

Getting back up after a fall:
Normally, a beginner cannot get up after falling without the aid of someone. This is why we advise you never to go out alone during your first few sessions. If you are alone and take a fall, you will have to take your stilts off before you will be able to get up again. In the event your trainer has already taught you how to get up after a fall, you should have no problem as it is actually quite simple once you know the required technique.

Taking off your jumping stilts:
- Make sure you are seated quite high (about 75 cm off the ground).
- Undo the shoe bindings by pressing on the button or, if they have a black lever, lift that up and then slide the ladder strap out of the buckle.
- Behind your knee is a strap that holds you tight against the foam covered arch. Undo that strap and lift your leg out of the stilt. Please remember to close the shoe bindings immediately afterwards.
 

this is conditional on you joining the club " l'Echappée Beau " ( the fee is only 15,00 €  per year)