SteadiCam Fawcett Exovest with Large Socket Block for Archer, M-1, Shadow and Ultra2 Stabilizer System

You'll experience unparalleled comfort and control with the Steadicam Fawcett Exovest, a semi-rigid exoskeletal vest specifically designed for the Archer, M-1, Shadow, and Ultra2 Stabilizer Systems. This high-quality, durable vest is expertly engineered to distribute the weight and torque of your Steadicam system to anatomically appropriate areas, ensuring a comfortable fit without hindering your natural movement.

The primary weight transfer is to the pelvis, facilitated by four ergonomically placed pads around the waistband. The primary torque transfer is via a pad system at the upper back, ensuring a sturdy and secure fit. The lower pads are strategically designed to avoid compressing the abdomen and the base of the spine, while the upper pads prevent compression of the neck, shoulder joint, shoulder blades, and spine.

One of the standout features of the Fawcett Exovest is the absence of chest straps, allowing for unrestricted breathing and arm movement. This versatile vest features pad systems connected by rigid sliding components and tightened by double and triple-purchase straps, allowing for precise fit under load. This means you can fine-tune weight-bearing characteristics on the fly, ensuring optimal comfort and stability.

The outer structure of the vest boasts exemplary rigidity, extending the torque-resisting lever-arm from mid-back to high-shoulder level. This effectively halves the force required to counterbalance a Steadicam rig, making your job easier and more efficient. The vest also features symmetrical twin-rod spars, which increase the vertical range of the socket block and allow for both front and rear arm mounting.

The Fawcett Exovest is designed to conform to your natural body movements, with four integral pivots that accommodate the rise and fall of the hips as weight is shifted from one leg to the other. This ensures the socket block remains level and at the same height when walking, resulting in less muscular strain and better overall stability and balance.

Between takes, the entire vest can be relaxed with one over-center lever, providing an added level of convenience. Compared to conventional vests, the Fawcett Exovest is lighter and less constrictive, promoting better respiration, circulation, and transpiration. It's especially comfortable for female operators, making it a versatile choice for all.

Designed by Chris Fawcett, a renowned operator and teacher of Steadicam worldwide, this vest is backed by his extensive study of the physiology of human weight-bearing appliances. Experience the difference of the Fawcett Exovest, a testament to Steadicam's commitment to quality, comfort, and control in camera stabilization.