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Shoulder straps

Shoulder latch

Waist latch

Over-center lever

Waist -  

VELCRO

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 brand 

hook-and-loop 

fastener

Front rod 

length 

clamp

Socket 

block

Bridge plate

Rear rods

Front view

Summary of Contents for Steadicam Fawcett Exovest

Page 1: ...LIT 815780 Rev Vest Steadicam Fawcett Exovest ...

Page 2: ...ing vests to high shoulder level halving the force required to counterbalance a Steadicam rig Symmetrical twin rod spars rising fore and aft from the waistband increase vertical range of the socket block and uniquely permit both front and rear arm mounting Four integral pivots allow the vest to conform to natural body movements The rise and fall of the hips as weight is shifted from one leg to the...

Page 3: ...3 Shoulder straps Shoulder latch Waist latch Over center lever Waist VELCRO brand hook and loop fastener Front rod length clamp Socket block Bridge plate Rear rods Front view ...

Page 4: ...ge 3 Open the dovetail latches top and bottom and slip the vest over your shoulders IDVWHQLQJ ÀUVW WKH ERWWRP ODWFK WKHQ WKH WRS I RXU ZDLVWEDQG LV WRR WLJKW HYHQ with the VELCRO fully relaxed see section 5 Customising the waistband 4 Tighten the waist VELCRO straps evenly on each side until the waistband is snug 5 Stick your thumbs inside the waistband and work the vest down until the shoulder st...

Page 5: ...ins is to ensure the pads are correctly positioned The four waist pads should rest on your SHOYLF ERQHV I RX DUH EURDG DFURVV the pelvis and the front waist pads are pushing into your abdomen remove the vest and move the pads a little outboard 12 When you lift the Steadicam the bulk of the weight should go into your pelvis but allow a little stabilizing weight to rest on your shoulders don t leave...

Page 6: ...of movement into D VORZ ZDON DQG LI RX IHHO FRQÀGHQW even a slow jog Get used to the feeling of the vest moving with you You will soon ÀQG WKDW E IUHHLQJ RXU SHOYLV RX ZLOO be able to move more smoothly and with OHVV HIIRUW GGLWLRQDOO WKH VRFNHW EORFN will remain at a more constant height relative to the ground Operating in a good missionary or Don Juan position with the rig held toward the center...

Page 7: ...omizing the Shoulder Straps Shoulder strap placement Fasten the shoulder latch securely then release the front rod clamp to allow the IURQW URGV WR ÀQG WKHLU RZQ OHYHO 1RZ adjust the shoulder width by sliding the straps to left or right Holding both sets of rods horizontal in their pivots tighten the screws while maintaining a symmetrical distance between each shoulder strap and WKH FHQWHUOLQH RI ...

Page 8: ...tches to the right hand side of the vest The screw hole patterns in both the chest and abdominal plates are left right symmetrical so moving the latch hardware from one side to the other is quite VWUDLJKWIRUZDUG RX OO QHHG D VHW RI QJOLVK OOHQ H V WR FRQWLQXH Shoulder 1 Remove the 2 screws that fasten the right hand shoulder strap to the chest plate Set the screws aside 2 Remove the 2 screws that ...

Page 9: ...ear slide assembly and rethread the VELCRO straps I LW LVQ W FOHDU WR RX KRZ WR do this please seek assistance For someone with a little mechanical experience it s 20 minutes work to make a full goofy vest that is still friendly to regular side operators 7 Posture The Exovest is designed to work in conjunction with good operating posture Now s the time to check your form in a mirror Whether walkin...

Page 10: ...tains with a small amount of mild laundry detergent and water on a clean cotton cloth Gently dab at the stain with the solution 4 Spray don t soak Load a spray bottle with one part mild laundry detergent and two parts warm water Spray the foam until the entire surface is covered do not soak the foam Let the solution sit for several hours 5 Remove detergent With a clean damp cotton cloth press the ...

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