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A companion video is available at  www.ezfx.com/SkinnySetUp 

 

Skinny Jib SETUP INSTRUCTIONS  - 4’  Configuration 

STOP/ NOTE: The Skinny Jib can be used at 2’ or 4’ Configuration.      

Below are the instructions for the 4’ Configuration.    (Pages 8, 9 & 10) 

Refer to pages 5, 6 and 7 for instructions on the 2’ configuration  

STEP 1. Remove Center Post from Hard   
               Carry Case and place it on the  
               support system of your choice.   

Support Options 
 

- Shafted Tripods 

(non ball leveling) 
 

 - 100 mm & 75 mm    

       Bowl Tripods 
 

-  Combo (Junior Pin) 

       Grip Stand 
 
 See steps below for 
the various options. 

2c.    For Combo Stands.    You will 
need a Junior Pin—Combo stand 
mount.  (Sold Separately)  
 
Thread the Junior Pin  into the base of 
the Center Post.   Place the center 
post into the Combo Stand. 
 

2a For Shafted Tripods, Loosen the set screws and re-
move the pan/tilt head from the tripod shaft. 

 

Screw the swivel base of the Center Post directly to the  
top of the shaft via the threaded stud at the top. 

 

Tighten the set screws under the shaft plate to secure 
the center post on to the tripod. 

 

NOTE: Mount to strait shaft tripods only, not leveling 
shaft pods. 

2b. For 100 or 75 mm Bowl Mount  Tri-
pods.  Use the adapter plate and hard-
ware (included).   
 
Place the plate over the bowl.   Screw  
the shaft into the swivel base.    
 
Secure with the threaded shaft,  
knob and washer from underneath.  

Summary of Contents for Skinny Jib

Page 1: ...s and Photos Step by Step Instructions EZ FX Policy and Procedures INCLUDED INSIDE WATCH THE INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO A companion video is available at http www ezfx com ez crane set up video scan QR code...

Page 2: ...the camera until you have secured it and removed the counter weights first Be aware of pinch points on the Skinny Jib and avoid placing items such as cables or body parts in an area where moving parts...

Page 3: ...ib CHECK LIST A B C CANVAS TOOL BAG CHECK LIST NEXT PAGE HARD CASE A Center Post B Camera End Beam C Tool and Accessories Bag SLEEVE CASE Red Tag D 2 Foot Tail Beam E 4 Foot Jib Beam logo F 2 Foot Par...

Page 4: ...er weight Bar and Spring Clips C Jib Yoke Rest D Level E Bungee cords Tie Downs 8 F Monitor L Bar G Monitor Bracket H Bowl Tripod Mounting Hardware Plate Shaft Knob Washer I Direct Camera Mounting Scr...

Page 5: ...ior Pin Combo stand mount Sold Separately Thread the Junior Pin into the base of the Center Post Place the center post into the Combo Stand 2a For Shafted Tripods Loosen the set screws and re move the...

Page 6: ...ition it so that the holes on the beam s edge are facing upward 7a Press the release button and pull the expansion joint from the 2 Tail Beam un til the button clicks into place 7b Remove Camera End B...

Page 7: ...ing counter weight to the Tail beam of the Jib via the bungee straps 12 Finger tighten or use the pro vided wrench to tighten the nuts against the turnbuckle body to se cure the setting 14 Attach the...

Page 8: ...c For Combo Stands You will need a Junior Pin Combo stand mount Sold Separately Thread the Junior Pin into the base of the Center Post Place the center post into the Combo Stand 2a For Shafted Tripods...

Page 9: ...the connection PIC VID 3 Remove the Center Pivot bolt from the center post by unscrewing the soft grip knob on the end 4 Place the 4 Tail Beam w logo thru the hallow middle of the center post Positio...

Page 10: ...ing counter weight to the Tail beam of the Jib via the bungee straps 12 Finger tighten or use the pro vided wrench to tighten the nuts against the turnbuckle body to se cure the setting 14 Attach the...

Page 11: ...gated to ship out the products until an valid card is obtained ON DAMAGED SHIPMENTS All claims due to carrier mishandling must be filed with the carrier and should be notified to the EZ FX Inc within...

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