VariZoom VZDVSPORTSTER - Manual (Page 4)

Finish by replacing the
retaining screw
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The Arm
Mounting the Arm to the Vest
The spring arm absorbs the shock caused by walking, gives
vertical support for the weight of the camera/sled assembly,
and helps to create the floating effect. It connects to the
vest by means of the arm bridge, a 6.75” black bar that is
fixed to the vest and has an upward facing stainless steel
post at the other end. Connect the spring arm to the vest by
sliding the rounded socket onto this stainless steel post.
Setting up the Arm Mount for the Sled
*The spool adapter for the UltraLite comes mounted in place
at the top of the arm, opposite of the 3-prong adjusting knob
at the base (see picture below left). If you will be using the
Sportster with an UltraLite, then all you have to do is
remove the foam grip from the handle and slide the handle
into the spool. See pictures below for illustration.
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**If you will be using it with a
FlowPod, you will need to remove the
spool adapter from the yoke by
unthreading the retaining screw and
sliding the spool out (save it just in
case). Then push the foam grip of
the FlowPod down at least 1.5”,
accordion style, so that the groove on
the handle will slide into the yoke
(don’t fold or roll the foam grip – it
might tear). Finish by replacing the
retaining screw, threading it in
completely.
***If you will be using a Steadicam Jr.® or Glidecam ®
handheld stabilizer, you will need to replace the spool with
the adapter post. Figure out which end fits into the bottom
of your handle and then insert the adapter post into the yoke
with the correct end facing up. Replace the retaining screw,
threading it in completely.
Steadicam Jr.® mounted on post Glidecam® mounted on post