2010Steadi-Newbies forum
Flyer-LE arm behavior and weight capacity limits
16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The inner arm section of a Flyer-LE stabilizer naturally carries more load than the outer section because it must support both its own weight and that of the outer section.
- Arm lift capacity typically varies between individual units due to mechanical tolerances, with some arms capable of supporting up to 25 pounds of payload while others meet the 20-pound minimum specification.
- When a payload approaches or exceeds the arm's rated capacity, the outer arm section will sag while the inner section remains more level, with increasing payload causing both sections to eventually drop below horizontal.
- The actual usable weight capacity of a Flyer-LE arm can be verified by progressively adding weight to the camera setup and observing at what point both arm sections drop below horizontal with tension controls at maximum.
Depends on
- Discussion is specific to the Flyer-LE model from 2010.
- Weight testing was non-scientific and based on observation rather than precise measurement.
- The exact weight capacity varies between individual arms due to manufacturing tolerances.
- One participant's arm tested at approximately 25 pounds capacity while another at 30 pounds, suggesting individual unit variation.