Cheap foot for Avalon right angle boom pole

[Ronald]

 

Here's a inexpensive tip for anyone with an Avalon right angle boom pole. Keeps the end from getting banged up and also prevents sliding when you prop it up against the wall briefly. Package of two at Ace Hardware. Three bucks and change. 11/2"-38mm size.

[JonG]

awesome!

[Rich Reilly]

Happen to have any info off packaging? What was its "intended" use?

[Q]

They are commonly called "crutch tips" or "chair tips" depending on the size.

[Nate C]

Yep I used the same kind of thing when I converted a 4 stage Panamic pole into a 3 stage pole. Got it from a hardware store in the furniture protection section. Pretty sure the packet said stool tip.

[Rachel Cameron]

Since we're on the subject of cheap feet, here's something I made for my VDB. It's been useful for movies where I'm doing more standing around than booming.

 

 

[sfxdude]

Interesting Idea, but I would think it might stress the XLR connection at the base after a while of use because of the length of a Switch-Craft connector and it being directly plugged in. Just a thought. Cool DIY though.

[Rachel Cameron]

I thought of that too...though it was much later. I still use it sometimes, but considering the fact that the total weight of the boom/mic (not much, but still)  would sit on the XLR connection, I agree - it doesn't seem like the best practice. It never made as much as a peep though, and thanks for the reply.