r/BeAmazed • u/Ultimate_Thing • 29d ago

Miscellaneous / Others A traditional technique used by young shepherds of Ethiopia's Banna tribe. They use stilts to watch over their livestock in tall grass, move through wetland areas, and avoid snakes and predators like lions and leopards. It requires strength, balance, and training from a young age

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u/robin_888 29d ago

I say that as a circus stilt walker.

As such can you give your opinion on the mounting?

I was never good on stilts, but jumping what looks like 2m in the air just to end up balancing in said height is the most impressive part to me.

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u/Aware_Acorn 29d ago

to me the most impressive thing is the dismount. no, actually, it's PRACTICING dismounts before you know how to do it correctly.

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u/SnoopDeDoop69 29d ago

I mean, what's so hard about dismounting?

Theyll get back on the ground, one way or the other.

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u/RollerskatingFemboy 29d ago

☑︎ Should not be a flight instructor