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My first rig (Arm and Sled)


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Hello everyone,

 

I'm so happy to now be apart of these forums. There is a wealth of information on here that I am just soaking up, and I can't believe there is such a wonderful community with members who I instantly recognize from call sheets and credits. It's amazing.

 

So now I am reaching out to source the materials I need to finish my set up. It looks like I got a lockdown on my vest and purchased a Bartech yesterday. Now I'm onto the rest of my rig! I'm currently looking for an arm and a vest. As much as the zephyr and other lighter rigs interest me, my hopes is to fly the heavier packages I work with often. I hear the 3a arm is a good place to start, but I was wondering if anyone had some extra gear lying around they hadn't already posted in the marketplace. After the Bartech and vest the budget is looking tighter and tighter. I know, early on, there is always an opportunity to subrent but I really would love to spend my days off tinkering and practicing to hone these skills.

 

My budget is hovering around $5k left, but with some wiggle room thanks to a few credit cards, but perpetual debt is not something I'm looking forward to. If anyone has advice or other resources to check out I would love to hear it. Till then I'll keep reading the archives and learning what I can, sans rig.

 

Thank you,

 

KJ

 

 

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Hello KJ

My Name is Brian I have been a steadicam op for 25 years I started off with A IIIA Slead and

Re built that one and used it for years then I built another one out of new parts that I designed

And an XCS post gimble monitor bracket and battery mount.

The top is a pro donkey box.

I am now selling it also a IIIA arm and pro vest and a Preston focus system.

I know you explained your budget however I'm going to tell you my price for everything anyway .

The three IIIA arm I am selling for 6,000 the vest I will sell for 3,000 the rig I will sell for 23,000 and the Preston focus system I will sell for 18,000.

If any of this interest you please email me back

blsteadi@gmail.com

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