RPSharman Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 My boom op just let me know he purchased a new LOON as his second pole. They are in Los Angeles, and his 21' internal coil was their first build. Contact a dealer near you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 there could be more to this all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Moore Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Anyone know the main difference between their Loon pole & their Penta pole? (Other than the price, of course!). John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Douglass Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Oh, great. Just last week, I finally gave up on Loon and bought a K-Tek instead. Maybe I can return it. If not, K-Teks are still good poles, but I would have preferred a Loon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Douglass Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Or, I suppose, I could hang on to the K-Tek (which is 16' 10", internal coiled cable) for now. If Loon proves to be stable, I could buy one of their 21' poles later on for those (rare) situations when a 16' 10" pole is too short. Decisions, decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 " Oh, great. " Life is a Bitch! technology advances, products go on "sale", companies fold, and crap happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 " If Loon proves to be stable, " there might be a back-story.... shutting down, going dark, remaining silent, then suddenly reemerging somewhere new... " for those (rare) situations when a 16' 10" pole is too short. " or a shorter pole for those more frequent situations where 16' is too ...long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Douglass Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 " for those (rare) situations when a 16' 10" pole is too short. " or a shorter pole for those more frequent situations where 16' is too ...long I have a 12' Wilcox pole which I like just fine, and I've never had a need for anything shorter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Yay!! I'm even happier knowing they're only 3 hours from me.. instead of 3 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 do you have their actual adress and telephone ? Not yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wielage Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 I found some information buried on one of their sites: Loonworks/Kintla Corp. 43234 Business Park Drive, #101 Temecula, CA 92590 951-676-3600 951-676-3611 fax sales@loonworks.com --Marc W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek H Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 How is the finish on the Loon poles? I usually prefer VDB's glossy smooth finish to the matte dry finish of the K-Teks.. Always thought that the gloss finish made for less handling noise. Loon's poles have a similar finish appearance to K-Tek, can anyone comment on how it handles? Thanks, d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 How is the finish on the Loon poles? I usually prefer VDB's glossy smooth finish to the matte dry finish of the K-Teks.. Always thought that the gloss finish made for less handling noise. Loon's poles have a similar finish appearance to K-Tek, can anyone comment on how it handles? Thanks, d They have a very nice composite looking finish, grainy in a way, hard to explain but looks nice. It's not a matte finish yet it's not glossy to me either. I find very little handling noise when I need to slide my hands around, very light overall as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpaul215 Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 How is the finish on the Loon poles? I usually prefer VDB's glossy smooth finish to the matte dry finish of the K-Teks.. Always thought that the gloss finish made for less handling noise. Loon's poles have a similar finish appearance to K-Tek, can anyone comment on how it handles? Thanks, d I REALLY like my loon. It's 18' so I use mostly for film and certain documentary work. If I am mixing a film, my boom op only gives it up if it is something really tight and he switches to the little k-tek 7' mini pole. My 12' is an older style VBD boom. the inner tubes have a matte finish and kind of suddenly they started to leave grey residue on my hands. I have cleaned them a few times, but it's still happening. When I replace this pole I would definitely consider buying another Loon. The bigger difference I notice between poles is the locks. Some can be tightened to that point where you can silently adjust your length (for docu-ENG-reality), and others really lock up which is great for a film where you are using a heavy mic (like a long shotgun) that might make other poles have a segment twist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Radlauer Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I recieved my Loon 12' poll yesterday...Let me just tell you!! This thing is awesome!! compared to the PSC and K-Tek I've been using, this is hands down the best. Finish is smooth, but not slippery...All the joints are smooth and easy to adjust. I dont have the wing, so I've set the base so my 90degree xlr is flush. So far I love it, and love having an extra 4+ feet to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 grats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Tuffrey Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 The bigger difference I notice between poles is the locks. Some can be tightened to that point where you can silently adjust your length (for docu-ENG-reality), and others really lock up which is great for a film where you are using a heavy mic (like a long shotgun) that might make other poles have a segment twist. I find this too. With my VDB I leave the locking collars semi tight and just push pull the pole to change length. If it was for a long gun mic' I'd prefer a pole such as Panamic which has a very easy on off kinda locking collar. For doco eng stuff though the vdb style works for me. How is the Loon in this regard? What are the ocking collars like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjGo Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 This week I worked my Loon Penta, swinging it for a job. When I was holding it above my head with one hand, my grip very tight, I suddenly heard a cracking noise.. I literally squeezed my boom... I was very surprised, cause till then I thought it was my toughest and best boompole.. Diego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundtrane Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 well, maybe the finish is another thing, but robustness and other characteristics also matter, probably more than the finish? just a thought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 " a cracking noise. " you broke it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjGo Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 what did you think about when it happen ?, how much you love your Job or what you can do to producer neck ?:_) probably both.. it's not broken, but I managed to squeeze the carbon again this week... I still have to close inspect it to see if it really has cracks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackHenry Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 probably both.. it's not broken, but I managed to squeeze the carbon again this week... I still have to close inspect it to see if it really has cracks.. Be very careful of carbon fibre splinters. They are almost impossible to see and remove and can lead to the loss of a finger through infection very quickly. (particularly if working in remote locations) I know someone that nearly lost a finger because of CF splinters. It had swollen quite a lot, and when he finally got it looked at 4 weeks later, required surgery to find and remove it. Much longer and the finger would have been removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjGo Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Be very careful of carbon fibre splinters. They are almost impossible to see and remove and can lead to the loss of a finger through infection very quickly. (particularly if working in remote locations) I know someone that nearly lost a finger because of CF splinters. It had swollen quite a lot, and when he finally got it looked at 4 weeks later, required surgery to find and remove it. Much longer and the finger would have been removed. oh man, i didn't know that. Thanks for the warning.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnold F. Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 As of two minutes ago Loon does not appear to be back, at least by phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemmerlinj Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 This week I worked my Loon Penta, swinging it for a job. When I was holding it above my head with one hand, my grip very tight, I suddenly heard a cracking noise.. I literally squeezed my boom... I was very surprised, cause till then I thought it was my toughest and best boompole.. Diego Are you sure it was the carbon tubing. I own a 12' Loon and I have had a problem with collette ( I think that's what they call it) that holds the stud at the end. Under the wieght of Rycote blimp with my 416 or KMR81 or larger mic the plastice collette insert that holds stud will make a noise as the stud slips and tilts under the weight. It can have a crack type of noise. I had loon send me new parts, but this didn't solve the problem. I no longer use a blimp on this pole. If I need the blimp then my 17' K-tek comes out of the case. I generally just use my Loon for ENG gigs only now. I still love it, but that issue was a bit of a bummer. J. Hemmerlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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