Stilts of this sort may reach great heights (more than 4 m or 13 ft under your feet). The taller the stilt, the more difficult it is to climb. In fact, some stilters avoid climbing their stilts entirely. The tallest person ever recorded as standing on stilts was Dang Thuy Le (Vietnam) who was 8-feet, 5-inches (2.5 meters) tall. She began her career at age 19 in 1976 and died at age 35 in 1997. Today, there are many people who stand on stilts for a living, especially in Southeast Asia. In addition to being tall, stilt walkers must be strong to support their own weight as well as that of their body armor and equipment. Even though stilt walking is a popular form of entertainment around the world, only certain people are suited for it. If you're interested in learning how to stilt walk, check out our article on the best places in Thailand to see stilt walkers.