What the thread found

• Operators shorter than average should consider using longer arm posts to reach the eye level of taller subjects without lifting the rig excessively, as this makes the arm ineffective
• Different stabilizer arms have varying levels of compatibility with interchangeable arm posts, with some designs allowing easy exchange while others have more limited or non-standard mounting options
• Aluminum threaded rods can be adapted as makeshift arm post extensions using adapters to fit different gimbal connections, though purpose-built arm posts are safer
• Arm posts ranging from 6 inches to 18 inches in length allow operators to work at various heights including high shots above head level and low work over obstacles like tables or beds
• Makeshift rod extensions should only be used with lighter payload rigs, as the safety margin becomes questionable with heavier equipment
• On some steadicam arms the post can be removed by unscrewing it from the bottom, making it replaceable with longer alternatives

Depends on

• Advice applies specifically to operators using Glide Gear DNA 6001 and 6002 arms, and may not transfer to other arm designs
• The original poster's rig was described as a heavily modified build and may not represent a standard platform
• Makeshift extension methods using threaded rods were only tested with medium-weight camera packages
• Long arm posts such as 18 inches present safety concerns and require careful handling
• Limited commercial sources were identified for compatible extension posts during the discussion

Gear in this thread

Zephyrcatalog, Master Seriescatalog, G-70catalog

Parts

Arm Post

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