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Dear forum,

I just got back my G70x from repair.

The link pivot (connection screw between ride- and lift-knob, upper arm segment, please see fotos attached) broke on set while performing a lock-off shot. No extreme forces.

Camera setup was an Alexa Mini (Ultra Prime, battery, Cine Measure, Teradeck). It was a wrap for the Steadicam.

Earlier this night I did some shots from a quad, surely the arm was forced more on these shots, but it didn't get any hard strokes or anything.

Did this issue come up anywhere else?

The feedback I received from Tiffen was not very enlightened.

Things can get broken (in this case it should not, in my opinion) and you can call it bad luck.

But I desperatley would like to know, what the chances are, this might happen again.

It's most unfortunate, if you can't continue shooting and I need to figure out, if I keep my old Silver Spring arm as a backup and have it with me when shooting in the future.

Thanks to Betz Tools for the kind service!!!

Would be very thankful for any useful comments.

Thanks,

Thorsten

Silver Spring Arm for sale:

-2nd owner, bought in 2011

-very good condition, some scratches

-incl. arm post (5/8" = Pro), arm tool, flight case

-located in Hamburg, Germany

asking 5.500 €, excl. shipping and VAT

Hey everyone,

I intend to upgrade my gear. I'm looking for a G70/ G70x arm, would be great to find one in Germany or Europe. If I'll succeed in this effort, my Silver Spring arm will be for sale. But first things first!

Thank you guys,

Thorsten