Arun Natarajan Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Hello Flyers! I've been reading a lot of information on these various boards and have finally narrowed down to either a Pilot or a Flyer LE (price point playing a considerable role). Can you please help me decide and also what the best price is for a decent setup (If you have friends that are looking for a good home for any of their babies, please recommend). Thanks in advance. Signed, Now-a-Noob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Rob Vuona SOC Posted March 8, 2012 Premium Members Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Hello Flyers! I've been reading a lot of information on these various boards and have finally narrowed down to either a Pilot or a Flyer LE (price point playing a considerable role). Can you please help me decide and also what the best price is for a decent setup (If you have friends that are looking for a good home for any of their babies, please recommend). Thanks in advance. Signed, Now-a-Noob Go Flyer 5k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryant Swanstrom Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Back before I upped my game, I bought a pilot... I immediately returned it and bought a flyer - le.... I've got one I am thinking of selling but.... Everything works just like the day I got it but it has definitely been used and slightly abused... Lot's of run and gun stuff where through multiple days of shooting it never gets taken apart and just seat belted in to my back seat. I wouldn't want to sell it without the buyer seeing it in person and getting a chance to try it out. If your in SoCal, lets talk. Thanks, Bryant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Mark Schlicher Posted March 9, 2012 Premium Members Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Yes, Flyer LE ($5k or so used) Or consider a Scout for around the same price new. Similar to the Flyer in capability with updated sled design. If you can find a good LE that is HD, go for that. I don't remember if the standard def flyer comes pre-wired for HD, but the Scout does not. And you should change your ID to your real name, that's the rule around here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arun Natarajan Posted March 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Yes, Flyer LE ($5k or so used) Or consider a Scout for around the same price new. Similar to the Flyer in capability with updated sled design. If you can find a good LE that is HD, go for that. I don't remember if the standard def flyer comes pre-wired for HD, but the Scout does not. And you should change your ID to your real name, that's the rule around here... Thanks! The system allowed me to change only the display name (I hope that's what you meant by ID) and it's already been done. -Arun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arun Natarajan Posted March 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Back before I upped my game, I bought a pilot... I immediately returned it and bought a flyer - le.... I've got one I am thinking of selling but.... Everything works just like the day I got it but it has definitely been used and slightly abused... Lot's of run and gun stuff where through multiple days of shooting it never gets taken apart and just seat belted in to my back seat. I wouldn't want to sell it without the buyer seeing it in person and getting a chance to try it out. If your in SoCal, lets talk. Thanks, Bryant Bryant, I'm in the east coast unfortunately :( Please go ahead and post pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arun Natarajan Posted March 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Yes, Flyer LE ($5k or so used) If I come across something on eBay, can I run it by you guys? I'd feel more comfortable if some of you advanced folks bless it. The following are the two that I've found on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Steadicam-Flyer-w-Arm-Vest-Sled-Monitor-Stand-Case-IDX-Battery-Charger-/140716282554?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c35812ba http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130660957368 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Mark Schlicher Posted March 9, 2012 Premium Members Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Both seem (slightly) high for a first generation Flyer, but not unreasonably so. You should understand that the Flyer LE has an extendable carbon fiber post, 4-5 pounds more lifting capacity, and a larger diameter gimbal handle. However, it's not a bad rig and a definite step up from the Pilot in many ways. I like the thorough description on the Hawaii rig, rather than cut n paste from Tiffen blurbs. And it's a little cheaper, to boot. The condition of a rig is important, as is the reputation of the seller. That's one reason buying on the forum is generally a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arun Natarajan Posted March 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Thanks Mark! I'll keep watching the marketplace forum on this site. Please let me know if you come across anything that's good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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