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Joshua Badour · July 29th, 2003, 10:10 PM

I am a 14 year old filmmaker who, I would like to say, is very at coming up with real looking stunts, cheap.

But for my new film, I need to use wirework. I can get the wire, and the rig, but I need a body harness, or something like it.

I searched the net, and I am not going to spend $100 on a body harness. I need to know where I can get a good harness for around 30 bucks, or even an alternative. Where could I go to get one?

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Robert Knecht Schmidt · July 29th, 2003, 11:28 PM

At a sporting goods store or mountaineering outfitter's, $30 will buy you the lowest end rappeller's harness, which provides only pelvic support. Why skimp on a support device, when you'll be placing your life in its hands? Or worse, another's life? Give your stunt work the budget it deserves. A fall from even a few feet can prove injurious. Not to mention, the $30 harness will be unpadded and quite uncomfortable.

Josh Frye · July 30th, 2003, 04:05 AM

If you are on a budget and need extra equipment for your stunt, just look to your high school sports department. They usually have a number of matts, non-skid surfaces, pads, and possibly even wires and harnesses (for gymnastics). Whenever doing a stunt, remember safety first. Also, if performing the stunt is too dangerous, difficult etc. consider using camera tricks and editing techniques to achieve the same result.

Joshua Badour · July 30th, 2003, 09:04 AM

My stunts are hardly ever dangerous, and if they are, I do them. I've broken a lot of bones, so as long as the shot looks good, I'LL do it.

I'll have to check with my high school...

Thanks for the input guys... Now I just gotta make a decision about what I'm gonna do...

July 29th, 2003, 10:10 PM	#1
Joshua Badour Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 32	Amateur stuntwork I am a 14 year old filmmaker who, I would like to say, is very at coming up with real looking stunts, cheap. But for my new film, I need to use wirework. I can get the wire, and the rig, but I need a body harness, or something like it. I searched the net, and I am not going to spend $100 on a body harness. I need to know where I can get a good harness for around 30 bucks, or even an alternative. Where could I go to get one? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

July 29th, 2003, 11:28 PM	#2
Robert Knecht Schmidt Wrangler Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,933	At a sporting goods store or mountaineering outfitter's, $30 will buy you the lowest end rappeller's harness, which provides only pelvic support. Why skimp on a support device, when you'll be placing your life in its hands? Or worse, another's life? Give your stunt work the budget it deserves. A fall from even a few feet can prove injurious. Not to mention, the $30 harness will be unpadded and quite uncomfortable. __________________ All the best, Robert K S Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

July 30th, 2003, 04:05 AM	#3
Josh Frye Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Berlin Germany Posts: 46	If you are on a budget and need extra equipment for your stunt, just look to your high school sports department. They usually have a number of matts, non-skid surfaces, pads, and possibly even wires and harnesses (for gymnastics). Whenever doing a stunt, remember safety first. Also, if performing the stunt is too dangerous, difficult etc. consider using camera tricks and editing techniques to achieve the same result. __________________ Cheers

July 30th, 2003, 09:04 AM	#4
Joshua Badour Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 32	My stunts are hardly ever dangerous, and if they are, I do them. I've broken a lot of bones, so as long as the shot looks good, I'LL do it. I'll have to check with my high school... Thanks for the input guys... Now I just gotta make a decision about what I'm gonna do...