Fully protect your Arm X1 stabilizer arm when using it in heavy rain or dusty and dirty conditions with this Rain Suit from SmartSystem. The rain suit fits the entire length of the arm and does not leave any portion of the arm uncovered so it is fully protected. It does allow the operator to change out the arm post on the end without the need to remove the entire cover.

The suit is made from soft, waterproof neoprene with the SmartSystem logo, and it slips over the arm to protect it from heavy rain and splashes. For a lighter option with more access to the arm for spring adjustments, but without full rain protection, its optional companion, the SmartSystem Rain Cover, features zipper closures.

Protect Arm X1 for Use in Heavy Rain    Access to Change Arm Post    Fully Waterproof Neoprene Material    Also Protects from Dust and Dirt

SmartSystem Arm X1 stabilizer arm

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will the vest and arm allow the use of different gimbals (to upgrade the stabilizer in the future) but not have to replace the arm+vest? It looks like most arm systems out there have the same size mounting for stabilizers. Thank you!

A: This GyroVu Universal Stabilizer Arm Post Adapter will allow you to use most gimbal stabilizers with this system. https://bhpho.to/2LRMKzi

Q: 2. How to balance this?

A: Balancing the gimbal starts on page 8 of the manual. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/607217.pdf

Q: 3. Is this flycam made only for use with DSLRs or do you guys think I would have success using a glide cam like this Redking with a Canon XA11 video camera? The XA11 already has pretty good stabilization but I want really smooth hand held shots.

A: This has 7.5 lb load capacity. It should work well with the Canon XA11.

Q: 4. Are the makers of Flycam Redking or anyone else going to make a tripod head as an accessory for the flycam to be used interchangeable with a tripod using the same tripod plate? That appears to be a given. It would sure make the Flycam more versatile, provided it was a good tripod head.

A: That is not a question we can answer, however, we can give you their contact info so that you can express your feedback directly to them! FLYCAM Email sales@proaim.ca

Q: 5. Is it possible to use this device for standing viewfinder shooting?

A: The FLYCAM Galaxy Arm and Vest Kit with Redking Camera Stabilizer (B&H# FLCMGLXYRKQ) can be used to hold up the stabilizer such that the viewfinder of some (but not all) cameras mounted on it would be usable. If you need to raise the camera further then you might consider adding a riser plate or another other similar product such as the CAMVATE Quick Release Baseplate with 15mm Rod Clamp & Vertical Adjustment (B&H# CAC2649). See below: https://bhpho.to/3wn6mze

Q: 6. Can this support more than 12lbs? Here it says 7.5lbs, but the manufacturers site says 7kg (which is around 15lbs)

A: This supports up to 15lb.

Q: 7. Would this unit work with a Sony FDR AX700 ? It weighs in around 3.0lbs.

A: Yes, this will work.

Q: 8. does the Steady Arm Lightweight Mount Base Vertical Pole work with this? Could I also get some dimensions of the shock absorber.

A: The Steady Arm MINI Shock Absorbing Stabilizer can mount onto the Steady Arm Lightweight Mount Base Vertical Pole. Steady Arm does not list the dimensions of the shock absorber.

Q: 9. Will this setup work with a BMPCC 5k setup?

A: Yes, following unit will support a payload of 7.5 lbs.

Q: 10. Is it possible the makers of Flycam Redking will be making a tripod head as an accessory so the camera can be used interchangeable with the Flycam and a tripod using the same tripod plate? That seems to be a given?

A: At the moment (4/29/21), Flycam does not make a tripod head that is interchangeable with their stabilizers. However, you can mount a dovetail on this baseplate and another dovetail on a different tripod head. That way, you will be able to use a baseplate that slides onto both dovetails.