boom poles at DVinfo.net

Kim Cascone · January 29th, 2006, 01:55 PM

can anyone recommend a good cheap boom pole? somewhere in the $100 - 150 price range?
caveat: I don't want to go the DIY route
is Gitzo a good brand?

Douglas Spotted Eagle · January 29th, 2006, 02:38 PM

Gitzo is a good starter, but if you can find a used KTek or something similar, it's worth the extra.
Keep in mind, you don't buy new boom poles like you'll buy new t-shirts. If cost is prohibitive, buy used or rent, until you can afford one of the better poles. For balance, noise transmission, and longevity of life...you can't beat a good pole, even if it costs you twice as much as a lesser quality one.
But...if you gotta have one now, and don't have the $$....Gitzo is a good starting point.

Marco Leavitt · January 29th, 2006, 04:58 PM

I started with Gitzo, and they're nice poles for the money. The K-Tek Avalon series is a huge step up though, and they aren't that much more money.

Kim Cascone · January 29th, 2006, 06:53 PM

K-Tek Avalon -- is there a particular model that you might suggest for a 0 budget production? ;)

Hsien Yong · January 29th, 2006, 07:25 PM

How about trying out a Rode Boompole (performanceaudio.com has them for about US$84) I've ordered one to try out. I have the K&M 23760 and a Gitzo G556,but from the pics of the Rode Boompole, looks like it's alot sturdier than both.

Emre Safak · January 29th, 2006, 07:53 PM

[redundant post]

Joe Winchester · January 29th, 2006, 11:45 PM

i do like the gitzos. good pole for the price. I got a nice carbon fiber one that is light, strong and extends further than I need it to :P Comfortable pole too.

Marco Leavitt · January 30th, 2006, 07:41 AM

Here are some Avalon aluminum poles. I'd get at least a 9 footer.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

I tried the Gitzo carbon fiber and wasn't crazy about it. Maybe I just wasn't used to it, but it seemed to flex an awful lot. It is long and nice and light though.

January 29th, 2006, 01:55 PM	#1
Kim Cascone New Boot Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 15	boom poles can anyone recommend a good cheap boom pole? somewhere in the $100 - 150 price range? caveat: I don't want to go the DIY route is Gitzo a good brand?

January 29th, 2006, 02:38 PM	#2
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Gitzo is a good starter, but if you can find a used KTek or something similar, it's worth the extra. Keep in mind, you don't buy new boom poles like you'll buy new t-shirts. If cost is prohibitive, buy used or rent, until you can afford one of the better poles. For balance, noise transmission, and longevity of life...you can't beat a good pole, even if it costs you twice as much as a lesser quality one. But...if you gotta have one now, and don't have the $$....Gitzo is a good starting point. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

January 29th, 2006, 06:53 PM	#4
Kim Cascone New Boot Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 15	boom redux K-Tek Avalon -- is there a particular model that you might suggest for a 0 budget production? ;)

January 29th, 2006, 04:58 PM	#3
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	I started with Gitzo, and they're nice poles for the money. The K-Tek Avalon series is a huge step up though, and they aren't that much more money.

January 29th, 2006, 07:25 PM	#5
Hsien Yong Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 111	How about trying out a Rode Boompole (performanceaudio.com has them for about US$84) I've ordered one to try out. I have the K&M 23760 and a Gitzo G556,but from the pics of the Rode Boompole, looks like it's alot sturdier than both.

January 29th, 2006, 07:53 PM	#6
Emre Safak Trustee Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brookline, MA Posts: 1,447	[redundant post]

January 29th, 2006, 11:45 PM	#7
Joe Winchester Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 125	i do like the gitzos. good pole for the price. I got a nice carbon fiber one that is light, strong and extends further than I need it to :P Comfortable pole too.

January 30th, 2006, 07:41 AM	#8
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	Here are some Avalon aluminum poles. I'd get at least a 9 footer. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search I tried the Gitzo carbon fiber and wasn't crazy about it. Maybe I just wasn't used to it, but it seemed to flex an awful lot. It is long and nice and light though.