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When to replace springs in a Glidecam steadicam
20 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Springs in steadicam equipment typically do not need replacement until they fail or break.
- Other components such as bearings may fail before springs do.
- Springs can be upgraded to stronger ones if increased lifting capacity is desired.
- When replacing expansion springs, new cables should also be installed at the same time.
- Lower quality springs used in stabilizer arms may show fatigue more readily than other parts.
Depends on
- The discussion does not provide a definitive method for determining spring condition without failure.
- The suggestion about lower quality springs in certain components is speculative and untested.
- No specific timeframe or usage indicators are provided for spring life.