Adding this 9" Float Arm from Bigblue will make your underwater photography rig feel lighter. It features a standard 1" ball at each end for connecting to a grip, a strobe, another section of arm, or other system component. (Connecting two ball mounts requires a clip, which is available separately.) The Float Arm adds 12.7 ounces of positive buoyancy to your setup.

Standard 1" Ball on Each End    Adds 12.7 Ounces of Buoyancy

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. If I add a monitor to this setup using the supplied monitor arm, Do I have to run SDI/HDMI cables to the Camera, or is there a smarter way to run the necessary cabling?

A: Yes, you would need to run a cable.

Q: 2. Ball joints: are they 1 or 1.25 diameter?

A: The Bigblue BBGPTRAY GoPro Camera Tray has 1 diameter arm connection points on the handle.

Q: 3. Can this also be used on an underwater housing?

A: Of course. I am using it on the sony housing.

Q: 4. Do the handles float? (are they hollow/do they provide buoyancy?)

A: No.

Q: 5. Is there a way to mount a microphone to this?

A: If the mic has a cold shoe connection you can use these three items to attach a mic to the Bigblue Extendable Mounting Tray with Dual Grips for GoPro Camera; https://bhpho.to/3xluRhQ , https://bhpho.to/3rkfMcG and https://bhpho.to/3v9Aay9

Q: 6. Will this fit a 1 1/4 light?

A: The Bigblue YS Adapter Clip for AL900/1000 and CF900/1000-Series Dive Lights B&H # BICLIPMNTAL MFR # CLIPMNTAL is only compatible with Bigblue AL and CF 900 to 1200 Lumens lights.

Q: 7. If I were to purchase this, what other items do I need to purchase to also use it as a dual handle system?

A: The Tilta Float Handheld Gimbal Support System for DJI RS 2 (V-Mount) comes with the support vest and arm that holds up the sled. One hand can be on the yoke to control the z-axis, and the other hand can be on the sled to control the pan and the tilt.

Q: 8. is the rs2 battery an option for power or just the vmount/goldmount ?

A: You can use the RS2 battery for power but you would have to rig it somewhere, whereas the Gold/V Mount plate is much easier to use.

Q: 9. What is the size of the soft case the product comes in?

A: The case dimensions of the Tilta Float Handheld Gimbal Support System for DJI RS 2 (V-Mount) will be about 33 inches in length, 18 inches in width, and 9.5 inches in depth.

Q: 10. What is the diameter of the post?

A: The diameter of the Float post: 31.85mm thick end, 24.85mm thin end​