Hi Robin,

Awesome stuff once again, man! And I think you're camera moves are getting really silky smooth :)

Haven't checked into this thread in a while; partly, as I haven't used my DIY slider for a long while. Been busy with a year long project for a local university, and we've been using all their gear.

Nice to see you bringing out your DIY slider up to fore and gifting us once again with amazing footage.

Best,

Hi Dale,

If you've visited the IGUS website and found it extremely confusing you're not alone! It's like reading Braille with your elbows :) (Or add other impossibly daunting analogy here!)

The best way to contact them and order is by calling IGUS.

And here's a link from where I learned a bit more about the DIY slider:
DIY IndieSlider... - DVXuser.com -- The online community for filmmaking (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=145701)

It's a very long thread, but the OP has made it easy and put all the necessary info on the first page.

Good luck,

Yes i'm also interested on what to use at the end rail if i wanna use on the ground.....
The 2 little tripods are too MCGYVERIST to bring em on the bag with me while i climb the mountains....

I've found the 39" slider too long to get consistent slides. I cut mine down to 36" and it puts me right at the edge. It also makes it more portable and lighter.

Another way to make the slider lighter is drilling holes in the rail. The metal is soft, easy to do. Heavy little bugger.

Yes i'm also interested on what to use at the end rail if i wanna use on the ground.....
The 2 little tripods are too MCGYVERIST to bring em on the bag with me while i climb the mountains....

Drill a hole near the end, thread it with tap and die, screw a 3" or so bolt in partially. Do the same on the other end. It'll stop the slide.