What the thread found

• The G-50 arm offers approximately 32 inches of vertical boom travel and is described as smoother through the boom range compared to previous iso-elastic arms
• The G-50 arm weighs approximately 8 pounds and can support payloads ranging from 10 to 50 pounds
• The G-50 arm features adjustable iso-elasticity with a single large diameter spring in each section rather than a pulley system
• The G-50 arm was priced around $8000 at the time of the show
• A Klassen GB Dual harness was introduced with a front-mounted socket block option, requiring metal hinges and reinforced carbon fiber construction
• The front-mounted socket block harness option requires testing to determine compatibility with existing Universal harness models

Depends on

• Pricing and specifications are from a 2005 trade show and may have changed
• Compatibility of front-mounted socket blocks with older Universal harness models was unconfirmed at the time of the discussion
• The G-50 performance advantages mentioned are based on limited hands-on experience at a single event
• Comments about smoothness compared to other iso-elastic arms are subjective operator impressions rather than technical measurements

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