Can you tell me if the side lever snaps into position, or if it doesn't? I'm asking because I want to know it's in the correct position length (I use different lengths on different parts of my head with no guard). Thanks!
775846
I just checked it for you. It does not snap into any position. It stops where you want it to stop.
829860
Turn handle counterclockwise while holding the barrel on the other side. Mine was a little stuck the first time also, but as long as you don't tighten too much when putting it together it's fine. :)
212868
So Far I have had no problems with the lever. I actually really like the lever because It is perfect height for me (5' 11) and I can adjust it for my girlfriend (5' 1). So It actually seems well made to me. Seems the biggest complaint is it not being sturdy sometimes, in which case I called and they sent me a new one that was. Hope that helps.
227185
Hmm. In my case I needed the width as well as the elevation so it was not an issue. Just left one of the best High Power training classes in the US and they are not concerned with head tilt. Additionally, the pads can be cut. So the cheek side could be left off and just do the non-cheek side and top for pad stability. It would take some experimentation, but doable in my humble opinion. Wishing you all X's.
1703063
Please? Anybody? If anyone is 5 feet tall or around there and has used this machine or others (418, 431, 438) in this line, please drop a line here and tell me what you think of it? I am particularly interested in what kind of reach it takes to grip the handlebars while striding. Does it bend you forward to reach them or can you do so in relative comfort without straining your back? ANY input is greatly appreciated!!
2008929
According to the Vendor I purchased the same 3 speed Hub, the lever is not needed and the instructions provided are incorrect. I now wish I had not bought it, it doesn't work properly. It;s to late for me to return it since i installed & removed it like 4 times. Best of luck.
954379
sorry for slow response. On my unit it just snaps into place never falls of.At first it did not seat right. but with a fiddle it does snap in.
892312
It has rubbery grooves all over the straps. And you can tighten in. It's very secure. Now if you were flipping a lot it might slowly slide off. But just hanging upside-down. I think you'll be just fine. If you really are doing crazy stuff. Mount it to a helmet that straps to your head like the red bull stunt people.
286680
Just tested mine for you. It will close without strapping it in, however it does work very well if you just leave it on while using it not alot of bulk and not alot of added head (at least on my end)
1399545
Mine didn't initially want to go on, but I pressed down on it, hard, and screwed it in place at the same time. Two things, make sure that you tighten it in a clockwise direction looking down on it, and firmly grasp the section just below where you're screwing the end cap on so that you don't accidentally bow or break the handle.I hope that's of some help.
2092234
The 3mm mount has a little curve in it, however I would by an spare just in case you don't position it correctly the 1st time like I did on my helmet. Once you move it, it no longer sticks to well. Good side mount tho!!
970752
Assuming it is on correctly (top is thin to not interfer with open and close lever action), some sort of misshape does seem to be involved. Send for a new one. Mine closes completely.
201334
I pull out the lever to make the chair lean back. I've never felt the need to make any other adjustment. This is the same approach to "Tilt" that I've used on other chairs. Did you expect something different or have you not been able to pull out the lever so it would tilt?
462143
Hey there.First you should know I wound up returning my Jib. The head locked and I wasn't able to use it anymore. How long have you been using it? Have you had any issues with it being hard to pan or tilt? To answer your question.The release plate for the Manfrotto 501 is DIFFERENT from the one on the jib arm.
721683
The mounting screw has 3/8" threads on one side, 1/4" on the other and the base accepts both. Just unscrew, flip and tighten to suit your needs. Mine is married to a head that required the 1/4" thread, but the monopod shipped with 3/8" showing. Easy to loosen, flip and mount...no issues.
336665
I played around with my Bell Sweep to see if you could, and you can. I tried it on the band at the back , where the adjustment wheel is (it works there but isn't very comfortable in the back of the head), and I looped it around a vent in the left or right of the back of the helmet and it worked fine. Depending on your helmet and the vent configuration you should be able to make something work. If I did it on mine I might mount two, one on the right and one on the left of the helmet.
746132
The lever on the bottom is two position. The lock is on or off....there is no center position.