RonBaldwin

I think when Larry uses this (Kevin as well?) he removes the batteries and powers the sled via a cable to an external battery. I think it's approaching 7 lbs (if not over) with mounting bracketry/cables. Seems like an interesting idea. I would make sure they are mounted to a plate and not the plastic ab mount. Love to see what others have done!

That is some serious weight to have all in one place...talk to Kevin Andrews, I believe he uses this setup as well

I have bit and it works just like the old one...meaning it works, period! I love it. Use it with an HD nebtek and my tb6. No fuss.

The prototype worked well at the expo, but Greg was reluctant to talk it up too much because it didn't have the bonded glass filter on it yet. I am sure he is in his house tapping his foot waiting on engineers...at least he isn't taking orders or money and promising what he doesn't know.

Alec Jarnagin has a rickshaw in Brooklyn

In live a few blocks from there...a bunch of news shows shoot there as well as one of the dozens of TV shows in town

Has the XCS PDL been modified? I only see one cable

I remove the batts or pull the plug from the camera/fitter/whatever.

You have them in a style more suited to the ladies?

I asked Dominic about that picture at a party at Pro last summer. He said they ball have happy homes in museums (and fire place mantles) and that pic was taken years ago and out of context if I remember correctly. The context I don't remember because I am old. I would buy one to have, crack open the door, sniff the emulsion then slam the door like 1000's of assistants before me.

I forgot to mention the same thing as Sanjay. Some are very vocal and adamant about not being shot from below

I've had a Kassen harness since '01. Got a Pro vest in '10 to have for those tight squeezes I occasionally run in to. Shooting in colder environments I naturally gravitated to my Pro vest simply because it was easier to deal with as far as putting coats over/layers under -- but I didn't like how high the socket block was. The adaptor drops the socket block 4 to 4.5 inches (it's not in front of me now to measure) to a more comfortable and familiar position. I see advantages to both vests so I like to be able to switch back and forth If I want.

Low mode blows. You guys can have it. I do, however, try to keep the camera on the low side of high mode to ease the distortion of the sets. I have the drop down adaptor that Klassen makes for the Pro vest and LOVE it. I like my Klassen vest very much as well, and some shots are easier with it, but the winters in NY keep me in the Pro most of the time. Did I say low mode blows?

I have been trying one out for the past two weeks. It is fantastic. I am happy to say that I am ordering one immediately! Thanks Sandy Hayes for alerting me to the availability ;-)

Even after 20+ years in the saddle walking the line (or really having any straight edge as a reference) is very helpful. I fine less side to side with my back mount, but it is different for everyone

Alec hit the nail on the head -- stay home and drink

I have been doing a good deal of night exteriors here in NY the past few years. I known it's not the coldest place on the planet but it is often full nights in the teens with very pleasant gusts bringing well below zero. I just put on the green screen (tb6) whenever it is below 35 because the few lcd's I have owned are too high maintence. I am sure some are better than others. As you said all the GPI stuff works flawlessly. Even though I prefer the Klassen much of the year, I use my pro vest in the cold months because it is just easier to deal with. Batteries also go fast and gyros take forever to get up to speed so allow twice the usual time.

Sorry for beating that dead horse...just want everyone to be safe. I was also referring to the original India mount...your obviously is much less weight without all the seat/operator. Sorry to confuse the two.

Don't be angry pal...just trying to send a little caution your way. Check the gear that holds your life in it's little, underrated hands. As you pointed out, I admittedly am not a towingbpreofessional, neither are you. I am however a steadicam professional and have seen shit go south that everyone thought was solid. Enjoy

I see a 600 lb tongue weight...do the math, and be scared ;-)

Just make sure to check the specs on the hitch itself...I am no towing professional but the towing capacity and tongue ratings are always vastly different on the same hitches. You plus a rig/camera will be 200+ lbs a foot or so away from the received which multiplies the forces exponentially. Just be careful.

Awesome...forgot about this one!

I'll take it! It'll probably fit nicely on my cart and it will be a must have when day playing with stand only Ron

Insure your gear for replacement cost...if your preston is stolen, struck by lightening or burns in a camera truck fire you will need to replace it asap with gear that performs as well. Don't be limited to a downgrade if the shit hits the fan.

I remember when Kurt sold that sled. An amazing piece of history there...DCE is DeRose Cinema Engineering. That magic sled born out of frustration changed everything...and if it didn't come out we might be still flying 3A's ;-)