What the thread found

• A modified Flyer arm can be converted to work with standard arm posts and male socket blocks, enabling use with full-size vests and sleds while reducing overall cost compared to purchasing larger equipment.
• The conversion kit consists of a front assembly that attaches with two bolts and includes friction or power steering control, plus a mating part for the vest side that connects between the existing pin bracket and a full-size socket block.
• The modification is reversible and allows switching between original and standard-size configurations in approximately five minutes without permanent alterations to the arm.
• This approach provides a cost-effective entry point for operators starting with lightweight cameras while maintaining the option to upgrade to full-size rigs using the same vest and sled.
• The modification may be compatible with other small-pin arms such as Zephyr and Pilot models, though this required verification at the time of discussion.

Depends on

• The modification requires sourcing a male socket block separately.
• Pricing was not determined at the time of the discussion and depended on manufacturing quantity.
• Compatibility with Zephyr and Pilot arms was stated as requiring verification.
• One user expressed interest in adapting a Zephyr arm to work with an Ultra 2 vest without modifying the vest's socket block, which may present additional constraints.

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