Fourth Arrow Camera Arm Review

[BassBoysLLP]

Packed up volume.

 

[flinginairos]

After using my new arm this past weekend I am REALLY happy with it! Much easier to set up than the Muddy and a lot more room in my pack now. I need to stealthstrip mine like you guys. Where do I get that stuff?

 

[BassBoysLLP]

www.steathoutdoors.com. recommend get a tree stick kit in camo of choice. You will have extra initially until you start applying it to your other gear.

 

[bowhunter15]

Packed up volume.

Have you considered packing the shoulder/base on the outside of the pack? I think I'm going to try it. What I've noticed so far is that when I open my pack and dig for the shoulder, which always settles at the bottom, I need to make sure it doesn't catch on anything or pull the arm out with it. By having it on the outside, it could make initial setup faster and easier.

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[BassBoysLLP]

Have you considered packing the shoulder/base on the outside of the pack? I think I'm going to try it. What I've noticed so far is that when I open my pack and dig for the shoulder, which always settles at the bottom, I need to make sure it doesn't catch on anything or pull the arm out with it. By having it on the outside, it could make initial setup faster and easier.

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I've only had the arm, fluid head, and remote on the outside. I attach it using the wings on the outside of my pack. This is also how I use to pack the muddy arm. It would be easy enough to attach the base to the back but I would have to reevaluate how I carry my platform.

It has definitely crossed my mind already. I just haven't experimented with it yet. It's so tiny that it can be placed in multiple places. Right now I just use a paracord loop to keep base "topside"

 

[BassBoysLLP]

I'm gonna see if the base fits in a milspec dump pouch tonight. It would be a great use for it if it works. I love having one in the tree.

 

[BassBoysLLP]

RE alternative methods of carrying the base. The base fits very comfortably in a mil spec dump pouch with room to spare. Pouch can be attached to the pack or your safety harness/saddle.

 

[BassBoysLLP]

I played with this a bit more this morning. The best way to attach the dump pouch to my pack is to the top loop of the backpack for the following reasons.

1. It allows me to continue to strap my platform to the pack. The dump pouch does a good job of dampening any contact noise during transport.
2. Everything is higher on your back, minimizing any noise, snagging, etc.
3. Once the pack is hung in the tree, the pouch is right there for easy access and use.

Right now my plan is to use the pouch for the arm base but keep the arm in the pack most of the time unless I need the volume for clothes, water, food This is mainly to protect the remote from any damage when walking through the woods.

I'm also putting my essential ropes in the dump pouch so they are easy to access when I get to the tree. I think this is going to work well.

 

[bowhunter15]

Do you have a link to your pouch? Is it something that can be picked up at a surplus store or Amazon?

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[BassBoysLLP]

I don't have a link. I bought a couple in October 2014 on ebay. This was the posting back then "New Magazine Dump Pouch USMC Surplus FILBE ILBE Molle Coyote"

 

[bowhunter15]

I'm a little cautious to try it out, but realistically you'd probably have to do some serious acrobatics to lose the shoulder carrying it like this. I tried swinging it around in my living room, sliding the bag off my back aggressively, etc and couldn't get it to fall off. And I can reach behind my neck and retrieve it without taking the pack off.

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[bowhunter15]

I tried making a little tool like Bass. I took a stainless steel hypotube from the scrap bin at work, and found a solid stainless steel rod that would press fit in the ID. I cut them to length, deburred, press fit the shorter rod into one end of the tube, then drilled holes on the other end for the attachment string.

After building it, I don't know that I like it a whole lot better than the included tool which has a nicer handle. I'll try it out tonight, but I may swap back.

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[bowhunter15]

Also, I somehow lost the thumb screw that goes onto the front of the shoulder to tighten up the panning. I went to fleet farm and bought a 7/16-14 x1" bolt and 3D printed a knob that it press fit into. There's no glue at all, but it's rock solid and really allows me to torque down on that bolt and adjust the panning easier than I could with the stock thumbscrew. The bolt is a little longer than I'd like, but 1" was the shortest fleet farm sold.

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[BassBoysLLP]

Looks good. I can see your point surrounding the tool especially if you are already using a rubber band for storage. One of the main reasons I went with the Allen key was the ability to store it in the small hole under the shoulder. Given your resources, I would consider 3D printing a bolt head so you could nest your tool in the hole as well. That would be ideal. Secure and out of the way.

Great job on the replacement bolt. On a side note, this bolt works a lot better on the second arm I received from 4th arrow. I can easily adjust the tension with the factory screw, but your setup looks even better!

 

[g2outdoors]

Glad I found this thread. I recently got into filming my fishing adventures and want to continue into deer season. Looks like I need one of these.

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[flinginairos]

Glad I found this thread. I recently got into filming my fishing adventures and want to continue into deer season. Looks like I need one of these.

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I highly recommend one. The base paired with an OCB buckle is about as small and simple as your gonna find for a solid camera arm.


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[suicyderider]

so here is my question. what drove you all to go away from the Muddy Outfitter arm which is lighter than the Fourth Arrow Arm. only thing I can see is the size/shape of the bases? The Outfitter Camera Arm is only weighs 4.5 Lbs./// 4th arrow carbon Kit Weight (Shoulder, Base, Ratchet, Camera Arm): 4 lb 14 oz

 

[flinginairos]

so here is my question. what drove you all to go away from the Muddy Outfitter arm which is lighter than the Fourth Arrow Arm. only thing I can see is the size/shape of the bases? The Outfitter Camera Arm is only weighs 4.5 Lbs./// 4th arrow carbon Kit Weight (Shoulder, Base, Ratchet, Camera Arm): 4 lb 14 oz

The size of the base. It takes up WAY less room in my pack. You can also shave weight by doing away with the supplied ratchet strap and using an OCB buckle. I also like the leveling system better.


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[suicyderider]

The size of the base. It takes up WAY less room in my pack. You can also shave weight by doing away with the supplied ratchet strap and using an OCB buckle. I also like the leveling system better.


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Ya i noticed afew pics mounting it on 45* tree limbs vs a vertical spot thats the bigger game changer imo

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[flinginairos]

Ya i noticed afew pics mounting it on 45* tree limbs vs a vertical spot thats the bigger game changer imo

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Yep it will mount pretty much anywhere


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