Paul Gardner

I know of him. He's had no formal training - no workshops. The KC Chiefs bought the rig and found this guy to operate it for them. He's not part of the forum or steadicam community as a whole. I'd rather not reveal his identity...

This happened in Kansas City yesterday. Not good. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured. Still wondering about Op's visibility, spotter's whereabouts , etc. http://www.kansascity.com/sports/article173839351.html This link has a clearer look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po74Rgno6_k&ytbChannel=The%20World%20Gone%20Crazy

Really! I'm on the edge of my seat!

Vest has been SOLD! Thanks!

LX VEST - In great condition. Pads dry cleaned, recently sent to Tiffen to replace over-belly plastic piece (which looks like carbon fiber but isn't). $2000 If interested, Email me at steadicampaul@gmail.com

SOLD! Except for vest... This just in: LX VEST $2000!

Tiffen Steadicam Archer 2 Rig - Location: Los Angeles - Orange County Manufactured 10/2009 - purchased 1/2010 from Tiffen in Glendale -Sled: Archer 2 sled with dovetail plate, Anton Bauer gold mounts (Will thrown in VMounts sled came with - NOT adapters. VMounts require installation) and stock Tiffen 16x9 analog SD monitor with frame generator. Post also wired for HD. 12V or 24V DC output. Non-Motorized tilting stage. -LX Vest: pads dry cleaned, just sent to Tiffen to replace over-belly plastic piece (which looks like carbon fiber but isn't). -G50 arm - With 15lb sled ( 2x battery weight included), payload approximately 35lbs. -Archer 2 docking bracket -(3) Hex Wrenches: 1/4", 3/16", 5/32" -Original Operation Manual -Thermodyne Case (all above items fit in case) -(4) Anton Bauer Dionic HC batteries - in great shape each holding 3 hour charge. -A/B Titan 2 charger. Charges 2 batteries simultaneously. 4pin XLR MF cable and mode switching allows charger to also function as 12v AC power supply -American stand -25lb Sandbag Accessories -Tiffen Vehicle Hard Mount - High-Hat base (not the Mitchell). Comes with socket block mountable to either side for Righty or Goofy. -Archer2 Low Mode bracket ("F" Bracket) - to keep arm from whacking camera when operating in low-mode -VLS - Brant Fagan's awesome low mode camera mounting bracket. Mounts camera upside-down so sled can be inverted for low-mode. http://www.brantsfagan.com/bsfProducts.asp Most of my cables have been sold, but I have these. Red Camera Power Cable: 3pin M Lemo (to stage) to 6pin M Lemo (to Original RED). 4Pin XLR F ENG Camera Power to 3pin M Lemo (to stage) Decimator 2 Power cable to 3 pin Lemo - 4 pin Herose Male to 6Pin Herose Male for Modulus SD transmitter. Tiffen Tally Lights for rig. Will Throw-in Steadicam Operator's Handbook, Edition 2 $20,000 If Interested, PM Me at steadicampaul@gmail.com

yuh know, I've been on the forum a bunch of times since January 14th, but just saw this now! Little slow on the uptake, but can you really be shocked? I'm a Deadhead... Plus, I've been super busy. Still am... So, David...what's this all about 9 months late?

Will, You should ABSOLUTELY send that reply under some phantom identity. I was feeling all dejected and left out, cuz I didn't get the spam! Then, Today I was browsing my spam folder before emptying it and, sure enough....there it was! So really...what is the object of this message? Would it be the Nigerian Inheritance scam where the guy sends you a check for double the amount of promised wages, and has you send send him back the difference and BAM...the check bounces after 2 weeks, Or is it simply to find out our addresses and raid our garages? I'm thinking the easiest place from which to compile all of our email addresses is the SOA website. Just curious, did anyone get the spam who is NOT an SOA member? Not a guild member? It's a shame, because we want people to find us to hire us, but not James Brown....

I'm guessing you're concentrating on rentals in the NYC area/Northeastern USA?

When's the party? Doah! :angry: Maybe we can pass around a forty of Crazy Horse or Old English. Also, I'll bring my private stash of Thunderbird and Boone's Farms' Strawberry Hill.

Sydney, Dennis & Jess, Thanks for the tips. Looks like "back & forth" across the border (a few times a week) might become a reality for me, but not for a few months. That gives me time to check it out (customs and insurance)and drink many margaritas and Tecates. -Paul

Thanks, Jess. I'll check with Customs for both directions for Tijuana where I'll be crossing. California might be different that Texas. I won't even start commuting until May, but it's already on my mind