2004Arms forum
Compatibility of arms and posts between SK, SK2, ProVid, and ProVid2 stabilizer rigs
22 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
DisputedParticipants disagreed and reached no conclusion. Read the findings as positions, not as an answer.
What the thread found
- The SK rig comes with a single articulated isoelastic arm rated for approximately 9 to 19 pounds camera weight.
- A ProVid arm with two articulated sections can be used as an alternative, with a weight range of approximately 15 to 26 pounds.
- ProVid arms and posts can be adapted to SK2 rigs by removing the alignment pins, since the electrical connections are compatible.
- The decision to upgrade components or buy a new model should account for available bottom weight on the rig and whether the center post can support heavier cameras.
- Contacting the manufacturer or consulting an experienced operator is advisable before making component choices.
- Mixing compatible parts from the manufacturer is possible but physical and electrical compatibility should be verified before adaptation.
Depends on
- SK2 and ProVid lower post plugs have different alignment pin spacing, requiring modification for compatibility.
- The center post on SK does not telescope, limiting the weight capacity without additional upgrades.
- Upgrading to the next model may be more cost-effective than purchasing compatible arms depending on the weight requirements.
- Some claims about universal interchangeability between SK2, ProVid, and ProVid2 parts were not fully confirmed.
- Discussion occurred in 2004 and component specifications may have changed since then.