Leopold Ernst Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Hi guys, recently purchased a stabilizing system (my first one, so I'm pretty excited) that included this vest. I got the Glidecam Gold sled and arm, but this is not the Glidecam Gold vest...some parts like the little knobs look like Steadicam Tiffen, but I'm not sure. Anyone seen this model before? Would be helpful to know, in case I need some replacement parts in the future. Regards, Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Nils Valkenborgh Posted October 24, 2015 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Hi Leopold, Welcome to the forum, it seems to be a modded Progear vest (copy of the old 3a vest,... Sort of) Since that company went belly up, you can't buy replacement (the same) replacement pieces anymore. However, the same guy started a new company called "steadicam proline" and they make pretty much the same vest. There is a cheaper alternative, one of the many asian knock-off brands makes a copy of this vest woth worse materials so I definitely would not recommend going that route, but if you're strapped for cash and need something, I think it's called cinecity or filmcity. (Again, don't do it) Be careful with the bridge that attaches the socketock to the vest, it tends to bend under heavy loads. It helps if you can keep that portion at the height of the hippads and plate without impeding you're operating. Most importantly, make your self comfortable and enjoy operating! Greetings Nils 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leopold Ernst Posted October 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Wow Nils, thank you so much for your extensive reply! Now I know everything about the vest and its history, I also checked out earlier threads about Progear stuff. This helped me so much more than the useless hours spent trying a Google pics search :) Regards, Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Kochinke Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Leo....PM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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