Brief update: I’ve gotten on them twice and had what I’ll call encouraging results. Mrs. ascherer suggested using them in a hallway which worked nicely, I could easily reach out or even lean against a wall. I put a small step stool on either side and after I remembered to look ahead, not down I was able to get the feel of them for a few short stretches.

We’re about to have a hot spell so it may be a while before I try again. Thanks for encouraging my behavior!