What the thread found

• The NB arm uses latex rubber bands instead of springs, providing smoother operation especially during extremely slow movements where minimal friction is beneficial.
• The NB arm offers an 83 cm boom range compared to the PRO arm's 60 cm, reducing the need for additional accessories to extend reach.
• The NB arm weighs approximately 3 kg compared to the PRO arm at 6 kg, resulting in significant weight savings that can help preserve operator health and career longevity.
• The NB arm uses tool-free latex band adjustments worn as bracelets, allowing quick changes between different lens weights without finding specific canister holes.
• The NB arm has sealed bearings and requires minimal maintenance compared to the PRO arm, making it more suitable for outdoor use in various weather conditions.
• The NB arm has no minimum weight requirement for the sled, whereas the PRO arm requires at least 13 lbs, allowing more flexible rig building.
• The PRO arm has superior arm post spin smoothness compared to other arms including the NB arm.
• The NB arm socket block design was improved after earlier failures reported at Cinegear, with the manufacturer demonstrating the new version under maximum load conditions.

Depends on

• The NB arm is slightly less effortless to hold camera height at extreme ends of its boom range, though this limitation applies to all other arms as well.
• The comparison is based on one operator's 8 years of PRO arm experience switched to NB arm.
• Earlier NB arm socket block failures occurred, though the manufacturer claims to have resolved the issue.
• The arm post spin feature is smoother on the PRO arm than on the NB arm.

Gear in this thread

NB Stabilizer Armcatalog, xARMcatalog, G-70Xcatalog

Parts

Vest Drop, Arm Post

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