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Laing P-03 Stabilizer (alternative to flycam?)

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.qzyxya
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Haven't used one of these myself but I've watched a few videos and reviews of it and it seems like a pretty good option for the ~$200 budget for stabilizers. Here's a video on it:

Seems to have good quality metal construction, pretty much like a better version of a flycam nano (thats not cheap and plasticy). If you're looking into getting a new stabilizer in this budget (used glidecam 2000 pro, flycam, etc), check this out. Looks pretty sick.
So what do you think? Does it look cool? Opinions? If anyone ends up buying it on NS it'd be sick if they could put up a video of it, I'd be interested in how it works out.

Apr 1 2013 10:54PM
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.qzyxya
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Here's some pics of it
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Apr 1 2013 11:00PM
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Nate_Doggg
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bump, also interested
Apr 1 2013 11:02PM
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skibumb2929
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looks legit ganna look into it!
Apr 1 2013 11:06PM
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Tanner-D
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Just based of the looks it seems significantly nicer than my flycam
Apr 2 2013 12:31AM
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Mag
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Unless I knew that the threads were strong and also the screws don't loosen I certainly wouldn't buy one.
Apr 2 2013 9:51AM
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j.benziger
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So you are saying it does that?

Apr 2 2013 10:36AM
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.qzyxya
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No, but hes saying you don't know that it doesn't.
Apr 2 2013 10:40AM
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eheath
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There is a reason its cheaper, because it costs less to make, which means the quality is not as good. I will always stand by glidecam and their quality, ive had mine for 4 years and it lives in the trunk of my car and its still solid as fuck.
Apr 2 2013 2:04PM
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plorr
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This. Plus, buying quality, durable gear the first time is cheaper than buying cheaper shit that is ultimately disposable and will have to be replaced within a year or two.
Apr 2 2013 9:48PM
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MLeone
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the wieldy is so much better than this and still cheap
Apr 3 2013 11:34AM
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Mag
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But it's harder to find than rare candy
Apr 3 2013 12:32PM
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MLeone
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I have one^_^
Apr 3 2013 8:51PM
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van_roon
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looks pretty nice for the price...
Apr 8 2013 8:55AM
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N.A.R
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Fuck, I just bought a glidecam HD-2000 on Saturday.
Apr 8 2013 9:25AM
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.qzyxya
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Hd2000 is probably still way better but this is just another alternative. I wish I could return my flycam for this.
Apr 8 2013 9:57AM
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CrotchKiller
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good, that's a wayyyy better piece of equipment
Apr 8 2013 5:19PM
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GuacamoleMane
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more plus a test http://
Apr 8 2013 6:04PM
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Julian.F
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You cant get them for 200 like it says. Theres 2 on amazon for around 300 and one on eBay that 220 from China which is subject to delays and customs fees.
Apr 8 2013 6:13PM
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.qzyxya
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Price must have went up. Damn
Apr 8 2013 6:25PM
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FatWhore
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this is sketching me out for some reason. If im buying a stabilizer, its going to be a HD2000.
Apr 8 2013 8:17PM
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.qzyxya
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I'd probably go for a used 2000 pro, but its interesting that there's more options coming out there.
Apr 8 2013 8:19PM
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FatWhore
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thats true, people are for sure starting to realize a lot of people want them, but cant spend that much. $500 is not that much at all in the media world. I just have to man up and buy it after I save enough.
Apr 8 2013 8:47PM
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