Hi everyone,

I bought a spiderbrace for my Xh-A1 a couple months ago and I'm more than happy with. I used it on different jobs with great results with a lanc controller. I add some diving weighs (2x1kg) bought for a couple of euros fixed with scratch tape and with 2 small shock cords.
With my A1 full set up (mattebox, shotgun, etc...), I also add my preamplifier sounddevice MM1 on the back with another scratch (around 0,7 kg). The whole rig balances quiet well !

It's really a way to go as far as budget and simplicity are concerned.

All the best in 2009 !

Pascal

you could try making your own

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/shoulder-...derlander.html