Doug Beatty Posted May 4, 2015 Report Posted May 4, 2015 https://vimeo.com/121394376 The price was $299 for about a week at Trew, then went up to $350. It would be a no brainer at $200, but priced too high right now IMO. What do you think? Paging Dave Fisk: Ever think of selling straps, a sliding hinge on a platform, a 5/8" threaded cap, and a rubber foot with a female XLR pattern on it (for rear exit poles) and then selling it to us for $150? I'd be happy to test a prototype for you...just promise to call it the SlingRay™ Quote
Prahlad Strickland Posted May 4, 2015 Report Posted May 4, 2015 Price is high. But will pay itself off with lower back in the long. I think it's brillliant. And yes. Sell it for $200. I'm guessing he'd already would have sold double what he already has. I would. Apprehensive at $350 Quote
Wandering Ear Posted May 4, 2015 Report Posted May 4, 2015 For a specialty market with carbon fiber tubes and (assuming) good build quality, the price doesn't seem that high at all. Think about how much boom poles cost. For bag mixers with heavy bags, this is an item you would use everyday. Quote
Bash Posted May 4, 2015 Report Posted May 4, 2015 I am not much built for run and gun these days, but as one who has seen/played with/tried this gizmo may I state that if I had had one of these some 25 years ago, then I would have probably saved many thousands of $$ at the chiropractors. It is exactly what we should have all been using years ago. Kindest regards, Simon B Quote
johnpaul215 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Posted May 5, 2015 I can imagine some specific shows where this would be a very valid option. Obviously not for every job, but definitely for some. If you are one of those people, is that $100 worth the pain and exhaustion? I spent a lot more than that to switch to a smaller rig from perfectly functional gear. I loved not being so worn out at the end of a day, let alone thinking about the long term effects of a heavy bag on my back etc. At one point my bag used to weigh 39lbs. Needless to say after a long day I was pretty spent. after a full week I needed days off to recover, and not out enjoy myself. Granted enjoying myself was sometimes running my 8.5 mile loop after wrap, and i still felt great. Maybe some dealers will let you demo/rent it. If it fits your workflow, i would think that's money well spent. Quote
afewmoreyears Posted May 5, 2015 Report Posted May 5, 2015 Too much for me... IMHO..... $250.... $299 at most... Quote
Johnny Karlsson Posted May 5, 2015 Report Posted May 5, 2015 I'd like to see him do the demo while also holding a boom pole. Quote
geordi Posted May 5, 2015 Report Posted May 5, 2015 Anyone ever noticed that Trew seems to always have the highest prices for everything? $350 is way too steep for this, I'd be a buyer at $250 sure - $300 is a maybe. Quote
RadoStefanov Posted May 5, 2015 Report Posted May 5, 2015 The weight is too much. I rather carry my lite bag all the time then carry a heavier one and sometimes use the monopod. Quote
soundmanjohn Posted May 5, 2015 Report Posted May 5, 2015 Just for information, the list price in the UK, where the Dedleg originates, is almost exactly the same - at current exchange rates, it's $341, excluding tax. So I don't think that Trew are overcharging, it's the price set by the UK manufacturer. Regards, John Quote
Jim Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 I have one for sale XL Dedleg $300 or best offer I am in Arizona Quote
Jim Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 I have one for sale. I’m asking $300 or best offer. I have the extra large.Dedleg Quote
resonate Posted September 29 Report Posted September 29 is this possible to buy new in Europe still? Quote
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