2022Cases/Carts/Stands and Transport forum
YaegerPro steadicam cart features, performance, and practical considerations
What the thread found
- The YaegerPro cart offers good value compared to Innovativ carts at a lower price point even when equipped with Steadicam accessories.
- Build quality is solid and the cart can be collapsed without requiring tools.
- The 10-inch wheel option provides better performance but adds significant weight to the overall cart.
- The vest hanger and handle design on the YaegerPro is preferred by some users over the Innovativ equivalent.
- The cart can be modified to accommodate beach wheels for work on sand.
- A compatible bumper for the Modern mast can be sourced from Backstage if one is not available from the cart manufacturer.
- The YaegerPro significantly reduces setup and teardown time compared to older cart models like Backstage carts, saving approximately 20 minutes per day.
- The cart is customizable in color options and other features.
- The weight of the cart with larger wheels requires disassembly for air travel to stay within baggage weight limits, though it remains portable.
- The cart is quick to assemble and disassemble.
Depends on
- The heavier weight, especially with the optional larger wheels, may be impractical for frequent air travel.
- Availability of Steadicam masts has been affected by aluminum supply constraints.
- Bumper availability from the manufacturer was uncertain at the time of discussion.
- No official bumper design was confirmed as being finalized by the manufacturer.