Rent Support Stabilizing Arm & Vest
Arm and vest system designed for use with stabilizers such as the Glidecam HD-4000.
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Overview
Arm and vest system designed for use with stabilizers such as the Glidecam HD-4000. Transfers weight from the operator’s arms to the torso for longer operating time. The spring-loaded arm absorbs vertical movement during walking, reducing bounce and helping maintain a stable horizon. Articulated joints allow for controlled boom movement and smoother starts/stops. The vest is adjustable at the chest, waist, and shoulders for proper fit and load distribution. Rigid mounting point connects the arm to the body, keeping the stabilizer isolated from operator movement. Required for extended Steadicam-style operation with heavier builds.
Torso load transfer
Moves stabilizer weight away from the arms
Spring-loaded support
Absorbs vertical motion while walking
Articulated boom movement
Supports controlled rises, falls, and starts
Adjustable operator fit
Chest, waist, and shoulders tune load distribution
- Type
- Body-mounted stabilizer support
- Compatibility
- Mechanical camera stabilizers including Glidecam HD-series
- Load transfer
- Operator arms to torso
- Arm mechanism
- Spring-loaded articulated support
- Movement
- Vertical isolation with controlled boom travel
- Vest adjustment
- Chest, waist, and shoulders
- Connection
- Rigid vest socket and stabilizer arm post
- Recommended use
- Extended takes and heavier stabilizer builds
- Fit and snug the vest before attaching the loaded stabilizer; the socket block should sit firmly without restricting breathing.
- Adjust spring tension to the finished camera and sled weight so the arm floats near the middle of its travel.
- Practise starts, stops, stairs, and doorway clearance with a spotter before the first take.
- Detach the sled before loosening the vest, then account for the arm post, pins, and adjustment hardware at wrap.
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