Premium Members Miroslav Dimitrov Posted January 29, 2020 Premium Members Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 Hi Guys, I've been using a Steadicam Pilot for a couple of years now. I've bought it from a guy who had modified the arm springs. I would like to restore the normal spring length, but I don't know how many coils he actually cut. I would like to ask a fellow Pilot owner to post a couple of photos of the arm in a position that the springs are visible so I could count the coils of each section. Thanks. Best Regards Miro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Ulrich Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 Hey Miro, I hope this is what you are looking for. Just let me know if you need different perspectives or more detailed photos. Best regards Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Miroslav Dimitrov Posted January 30, 2020 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Thanks alot Chris. I appreciate the quick response. Could you please make photos like this one so I can see the springs end to end? Thanks. Best regards Miro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Ulrich Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Here you go! Picture1: arm segment closest to vest (upper arm) Picture2: arm segment closest to gimbal (forearm) I think the arm segments/springs are identically (21 coils) Best regards Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Miroslav Dimitrov Posted January 30, 2020 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Thanks Chris. :) You've saved me. Greatly appreciated. I'll fix this issue, because as it turns out cutting the springs messes with the arm response and its ability to absorb bumps. Thanks. Best Regards Miro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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