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The Arm
Steel
springs
lift
adjustment
knob
Arm post
release
screw
The Arm
Arm post
Double action hinge
Rod ends
Socket
Socket quick
release pin
Upper arm section
lift adjustment
knob
Forearm section
The arm socket is inserted into
the socket block on the vest.
Mounting the arm to the vest
The arm mates with the vest via an
adjustable socket in the arm and a
female socket block on the vest. The two
adjustment screws in the socket block on
the vest and two “rod ends” in the mating
section of the arm determine the lift angle
of the arm. These two adjustments are your
“threads,” and they are specific to your
body size and shape. Setting your threads
correctly is critical for good operating.
Some combination of adjustment of
these screws – and your physique and
posture – will make the arm lift straight
up when carrying the sled. The angles
of adjustment are not directly “in-out”
and “side-to-side”, but rotated about
30 degrees clockwise (relative to the
operator). We will suggest approximate
threads to start, but the only real way
to test your threads is to pick up the
Steadicam and see what happens. You
can’t set your threads fully without
picking up the Flyer.
pin to
separate arm
for packing
