p.1 #1 · Matthews vs Avenger vs Kupo steel baby/mini boom.
Does anyone know the main difference between the Matthews Mini Boom and the Avenger Mini Boom? Or even the Kupo? I have all Matthews stand and I was leaning towards getting the matthews mini boom but was told that the Avenger D600 holds more capacity. Any feedback?
p.1 #3 · Matthews vs Avenger vs Kupo steel baby/mini boom.
Avenger/Matthews use the same traditional mount, while the Kupo requires a grip head for attachment.
There's also Kupo Pivoting Boom Arm Clamp that allows the use of a C-Stand Riser as a boom arm.
Additionally Kupo offers a Boom Arm Support you can use to give the boom more support and stability.
p.1 #5 · Matthews vs Avenger vs Kupo steel baby/mini boom.
marcus_yam wrote:
Anyone has any experience with the Kupo Boom?
Yup although it's hard to think of what to say about it, it's metal? It's nice and shiny?
I suppose it's a disadvantage that you have to use a grip head to mount it but it works out cheaper than most comparable alternatives so that's probably a wash.
p.1 #6 · Matthews vs Avenger vs Kupo steel baby/mini boom.
That Kupo boom includes a conveniently prefilled death certificate—with your name on it! The stand connector is called an "ear" and is not designed to pivot back and forth over the threads of the knuckle. When loosened, the knuckle cannot prevent an upward strike from dropping the boom onto the floor, with the payload very well hitting you on the head. That danger increases as the boom goes to the vertical. Stupid and dangerous.
Ears are super-secure when tightening by the knuckle but should be set carefully and left alone. You will see them with larger metal frames and are best paired (for safety) with a 4.5" knuckle.
For a safe, professional and convenient boom, get the Matthews or Avenger with their inbuilt friction-locking hub. If you want to save a few bucks, drop your health insurance, but don't skimp on a boom: it's dangerous enough when well-designed and carefully operated.
I also firmly believe in iron counterweights that are preattached at the factory, or are bolted onto the shaft. The hanging-bag c/w is another dim-witted idea that encourages a fateful tipping event.
p.1 #7 · Matthews vs Avenger vs Kupo steel baby/mini boom.
I looked at the Kupo and the Avenger when I bought my boom arm couple months ago.
I went with the Avenger due to the higher weight rating and slightly longer reach. The knuckle allows it to be locked down and very secure, which I do when using the boom for my uses. I just added a second boom stand and arm and got another Avenger D600.
Both have Kupo drop down pins on them if that evens things out a bit.
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p.1 #8 · Matthews vs Avenger vs Kupo steel baby/mini boom.
Regardless of which brand, here is a neat method to provide counter balance on a boom arm using a ratchet strap. Skip to 3:05
p.1 #9 · Matthews vs Avenger vs Kupo steel baby/mini boom.
I ended up with Mathews. But honestly next time I will spend more and have a redwing kind of boom. Every time I raise, lower it, I feel unsafe. I know Mathews gear, I shouldn't be saying it. I feel same with Avenger boom.
