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Glidecam bent?

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NickVentura
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So recently i used my glidecam and i noticed that the bottom piece is bent. I tried to bend it back but I couldn't get it back all the way. Its a glidecam 2000 pro and I'm wondering if it really makes a huge difference to the balance of it. I havent tried balancing it yet because I just ordered a mic and I wanted to wait to fully balance it for this weekend. Here are some pictures it would be really helpful if I could get some insight.



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If you look to the right you can see the pieces on the bottom arent totally touching the surface maybe by a cm or so
Feb 27 2013 6:19PM
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joris.blanc
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This will in now way affect the balance of your Glidecam, the bend is just to small !!
Feb 27 2013 6:23PM
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joris.blanc
Posts: 914 - Karma: 6,584
This will in now way affect the balance of your Glidecam, the bend is just to small !!
Feb 27 2013 6:23PM
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MustBeMattyB
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I was skiing through some trees with mine and hit the base on one, it's bent now but in no way affects the balance!
Feb 27 2013 6:26PM
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Mkvackay
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you're fine. mine is halfway bent between flat and a "u" shape. still works perfectly.
Feb 27 2013 7:17PM
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NickVentura
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alright thanks guys! I was about to buy a new one from glidecam for 60 bucks.. when balancing it should i keep the weights centered? Its hard to judge where they are in middle on both sides
Feb 27 2013 7:32PM
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1337
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as long as it balances and the gimbal is still smooth, you're fine
Feb 27 2013 7:38PM
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cwillygood
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i think you'll be good, im missing bolts, and its bent a little and i can still get it balanced
Feb 27 2013 8:31PM
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