Choosing the correct size
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1. CALF PLATE _ CALF STRAPS _ FOOT COVER ee Le FOAM PAD TOE PLATE Large size only CABLE ADJUSTMENT NUT Before you start what to wear A pair of jeans will work but athletic pants tights leggings are better The closer they fit the contour of your leg the better as excessive folds of fabric can make the legs uncomfortable to wear We recommend wearing socks but shoes should not be worn Tools The first time you put on your Weta Legs there are a few adjustments necessary These will be MUCH easier to perform if you have a helper so that you don t need to take the legs off to make the adjustments Once the legs have been properly adjusted to fit you they are much easier to put on and take off Page 3 of 16 The tools you will need are two spanners 6mm and 13mm or two small adjustable spanners If you have purchased the Large size and weigh over 175 lbs 80kg you also need a 4 mm Allen key hexagonal IKEA type tool and a 10 mm spanner to fix the toe plate TOOLS YOU LL NEED 13 MM SPANNER PLEASE NOTE THESE TOOLS ARE NOT INCLUDED How to put on Weta Legs the first time Find a very tall chair or park bench to sit on roughly the height of a bar stool The Weta Legs add about 14 inches 36 cm to your lower leg and the legs have to be put on from a sitting position Please note that all parts are right left specific so keep them apart to avoid confusion Weta Legs User Manual 4 22. 10 3 10 4 11 Subject to clause 6 5 any failure or delay in enforcing an obligation or exercising a right under the Terms does not amount to a waiver of that obligation or right The waiver of a breach of a term of these Terms does not amount to a waiver of any other term A waiver of a breach of any of the terms of these Terms shall not prevent a party from subsequently requiring compliance with the waived obligation No amendment to these Terms shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by each of PL and the Purchaser or their duly authorised representatives Severance If any provision of these Terms is declared invalid or unenforceable by any court or authority of competent jurisdiction a All other provisions of these Terms shall remain in full force and effect and shall not in any way be impaired and b PL shall determine a replacement provision which is as close as is legally permissible to the provision found invalid or unenforceable Force Majeure PL shall not be liable to the Purchaser for its inability to perform any obligations under these Terms caused by a Force Majeure Event If a Force Majeure Event occurs then PL shall immediately notify the Purchaser of the nature and likely duration of the Force Majeure Event and take all reasonable steps to reduce its effect If the Force Majeure Event continues for a period of thirty 80 days or more either PL or the Purchaser may terminate the Order provid
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4. the Weta Legs It determines your centre of gravity and your balance point and can be adjusted to your specific weight distribution The end of the cable under the foot has a lock nut and a regular nut for changing the length of the cable In these instructions we will show you how to set it for yourself without a costume You will find that costumes with a tail or a large head will move your balance point and you can therefore adjust this in the same way to compensate The cable is set at neutral here at Weta This is about where it ought to be for comfort but everyone is different so please take your time to get this right 1 Put on the Weta Legs as above if you haven t already got them on To begin the adjustment loosen the ordinary nut just behind the Lock nut on the cable This will allow you to move the Lock nut easily during the fit Holding onto something secure friend door jamb tree bridge tuck your feet under you as close as you can stand up carefully and straighten your legs If you are leaning FORWARD see ill On next page LENGTHEN THE CABLES by loosening the lock nut on each leg anti clockwise Make sure you adjust BOTH legs equally every time If you are leaning BACK SHORTEN THE CABLES by tightening the lock nut clockwise Make sure you adjust BOTH legs equally every time The best way to find your balance is to exaggerate the first couple of adjustments maybe do three turns of the nut so that you get
5. 1 2010 2010 Performing Legs Ltd Sizing the foot Its important to get the toe support in the right place to support your weight so please follow these steps carefully Remove your shoe but not your sock Take the neoprene foot cover out of the Weta Leg and place it on the floor Put your toes about a 2 1 inch 12 25mm back from the front edge of the foot cover fold the back flaps around your heel and secure with the Velcro strip Put the newly sized foot cover back into the Weta Leg It sticks very firmly with Velcro so ensure it s in the right position before you stick it down 5 Flip all the straps on the Weta Leg foot and calf to the side out of the way of your leg but leave the thigh strap closed loosely 6 The legs are right and left specific A good way to remember is the high side goes on the outside of your leg Slip your leg through the strap under the thigh plate Place your foot as far back as it will go and then push the calf plate against your leg Page 5 of 16 Weta Legs User Manual 4 21 2010 2010 Performing Legs Ltd 7 Flexing your toes position the wedge shaped foam pad snugly under your toes To fit best it usually needs to be at a very slight diagonal with your big toe a fraction lower than your other toes It should feel like you are standing on tip toes Page 6 of 16 Weta Legs User Manual 4 21 2010 2010 Performing Legs Ltd 8 If you weigh over 175 Ibs 80kg you sho
6. Weta Legs User Manual 4 21 2010 2010 Performing Legs Ltd WETALEGS USER MANUAL Page 1 of 16 Weta Legs User Manual 4 21 2010 2010 Performing Legs Ltd Choosing the correct size There are a couple of critical measurements to ensure your Weta Legs will fit you PLEASE read this section carefully before you order as we cannot accept returns due to wrong sizing and you will have to pay the return shipping costs as well as any costs to replace the legs How to measure for your Weta Legs Calf m measure around Ankle to Knee the calf at at its from the pointiest bit widest point on your ankle to the middle of your knee Easiest to feel on the inside of your leg Weta Legs currently come in two sizes Small Large Ankle to Knee 14 1 16 9 in 36 43 cm Ankle to Knee 16 9 20 1 in 43 51 cm Calf Max 15 4 in 39 cm Calf Max 15 4 in 39 cm Weight Max 155 lbs 70kg Weight Max 245 lbs 112kg PLEASE NOTE If your Ankle to Knee measurement is smaller than 14 1 inches 36 centimetres or more than 20 1 inches 51 centimetres do not order the Weta Legs The joints will be in the wrong place and will cause discomfort and possibly injury If it is exactly 16 9 inches 43 cm please let your weight determine your choice of size Page 2 of 16 Weta Legs User Manual 4 21 2010 2010 Performing Legs Ltd Getting started with your Weta Legs The anatomy of a Weta Leg THIGH PLATE THIGH STRAP
7. a feel for how the adjustments change your balance back and forth Stand up and straighten your legs after each adjustment Page 10 of 16 Weta Legs User Manual 4 21 2010 2010 Performing Legs Ltd 6 Gradually make the adjustments smaller and smaller until you find your perfect point of balance Once you have made the first rough adjustments you may only need a third of a turn on the lock nut to get the fit really good Page 11 of 16 Keep adjusting the cable length till you are standing comfortably upright If you look at the steel foot the main rear part of the tread should be flat on the ground and the front edge of the tread should be pointing up very slightly The weight should be borne equally between your heel and the ball of your foot Take the time to do this carefully The velcro straps allow for minute adjustments around your foot and calf for comfort too Once the cable is set secure it in place with the second ordinary nut behind the lock nut PERFECT When you can easily shift your weight from one foot to the other without wobbling you have found your centre of gravity This may require small adjustments to each leg When walking walk as you normally would Really cool fancy monster walks can be perfected later Enjoy your first walk in your Weta Legs Please read these important terms and conditions Weta Legs Terms and Conditions Performing Legs Limited is in the business of manufact
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14. uld also use the angled ABS bracket to add support to the foam pad under your foot Once the foam pad is in the correct position slide the bracket up snug to the pad and fasten the bolt with the lock nut Fold the foot cover over your foot and secure it with the two straps Page 7 of 16 Weta Legs User Manual 4 21 2010 2010 Performing Legs Ltd 10 Next secure the calf straps starting from the foot They should be snug but comfortable and not too tight IMPORTANT Make sure that there are no folds of fabric between the straps and the top ridge of your shin bone This can become quite painful very fast Page 8 of 16 Weta Legs User Manual 4 21 2010 2010 Performing Legs Ltd 11 The thigh strap should be also snug but not too tight It will tighten slightly when you stand up This concludes the putting on of the legs The first time you use them or whenever you are using a new costume you also need to balance them These instructions follow on the next page Page 9 of 16 Weta Legs User Manual 4 21 2010 2010 Performing Legs Ltd Find your centre of gravity setting the cable length For this you will need two spanners 6mm and 13mm or two small adjustable spanners The best way to fit the legs for you is to put them on and adjust the cable while you are wearing both Weta Legs Getting a friend to help you with this part will save you a lot of time The Y shaped cable is a very important part of
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