Replying to Stabilizer help (Canon 60d).

So I'm upgrading my Canon XSi to a 60d (PM me if your interested in my XSi). I'm going to film a lot of lifestyle/people, skateboarding, and skiing. My question is, whats a good stabilizer. I know filming with an HD DLSR is awkward especially for skiing/skateboarding. I'm hopping to do a lot of follow cams, still tripod shots are boring to me.

My budget is anything is around $300, but I'd spend a bit more if its really worth it in the long run. I'm not dropping $2000, but at the same time, I know that a bit more money is worth the better results.

I know glidecams are popular:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/193812-REG/Glidecam_GL2000_2000_PRO_Camcorder_Stabilizing.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/579907-REG/Glidecam_HD_2000_HD2000_Stabilizer_System.html

Difference worth the extra cash? I don't think i'd need the 4000 but the 1000 seems a bit too light, a 60d only weighs around 1.4lbs no lens.

I've also heard of flycams and their only around $150.

Sparknotes: Are their any other cheaper alternatives to glidecams, that still provide the same results?

Thanks NS,
Zack.