EasyRig Vario 4 Group Buy - Details

[16x9 Inc]

EasyRig Vario Group Buy Special Offer.

Vest Size:
Small (Special-Order)
Medium (Standard)
Large (Special-Order)

Pricing:
Vario 200 or 400 - List: US$4,100.
Group Buy: US$3,250.

Vario Kit: US$6,365.
Group Buy: US$4,900.

Minimum of 15 total units.

Where to Buy:
Vario 4 - 200 Link: http://www.16x9inc.com/red-vario-200
Vario 4 - 400 Link: http://www.16x9inc.com/red-vario-400
Vario 4 - Kit Link: http://www.16x9inc.com/red-vario-kit

Special Coupon Code:
At check-out, please enter the following coupon code to receive special pricing.

For Vario 200 or 400, Enter: RED-GB-EA-V
For Vario Kit, Enter: RED-GB-EA-VKIT

Window of Opportunity:
Special offer valid between January 11th - February 15th.

Shipping:
Free shipping to US only. Int'l orders, please contact me prior to ordering.

Delivery Time:
2 - 3 weeks from moment of ordering.

Additional Info.:
This offer is only valid through our website using the promo code. And cannot be applied to purchases made before January 11th.

[16x9 Inc]

For existing EasyRig owners, we also created a special pricing for the Vario Support Bar. This will work with your existing EasyRig Vest.

Pricing:
List: US$2265.
Group Buy: $1800.

Where to Buy:
Vario 4 - 200 Support Bar: http://www.16x9inc.com/red-vario-200sb
Vario 4 - 400 Support Bar: http://www.16x9inc.com/red-vario-400sb

Special Coupon Code:
At check-out, please enter the following coupon code to receive special pricing: RED-GB-EA-VSB

Window of Opportunity, Shipping, and Delivery Time as above offer also apply.

[Kwan Khan]

Vario Kit: US$6,365? Hummm.... Why so expensive? Compared to previous models...

I will go for Turtle SX ($1465.00) and safe $4900 for Stage 3 (EPIC-X 6lb)
Just kidding' Guys...
Good Luck

[16x9 Inc]

Vario Kit: US$6,365? Hummm.... Why so expensive? Compared to previous models...

Hi Kwan,

The Vario Kit consists of:
1) Vario 4 - 400. Vest & Support Bar (Complete Unit).
1) Vario 4 - 200SB. Support Bar Only.

The reason you would purchase the Vario Kit is to cover all bases, i.e., weights from 9 lb - 40 lb.

However, the standard Vario 4 (200 or 400) has a List price of $4100 with a Group Buy price of $3250.

Hope this helps clear it up.

[Jim Hoffman]

I have an easyrig - what does the vario kit give me?

[16x9 Inc]

I have an easyrig - what does the vario kit give me?

The Vario Kit is designed for end-users that currently do not own an EasyRig.

If you're an existing EasyRig owner, you should consider purchasing ONLY the Vario support Bar (Details on Second Post). This will incorporate well with your existing EasyRig Vest.

[Joel Jameson]

Would you happen to have a link or sizing information on those vests? I haven't been able to figure out what size I need.

[16x9 Inc]

Would you happen to have a link or sizing information on those vests? I haven't been able to figure out what size I need.

The Standard Vest is mostly a one-size-fits-all. However, there's always an exception to the rule; otherwise, there would be no rule.

The Vest is measured by the Hip Belt Size. They are:

Small: 33 in. [84 cm]
Medium: 35.5 in. [90 cm]
Large: 47 in. [120 cm]

The Small Vest is designed for a petite person, i.e., female. Medium Vest for the masses. And the Large Vest for above average size. :biggrin:

[Joe Shemesh]

The Standard Vest is mostly a one-size-fits-all. However, there's always an exception to the rule; otherwise, there would be no rule.

The Vest is measured by the Hip Belt Size. They are:

Small: 33 in. [84 cm]
Medium: 35.5 in. [90 cm]
Large: 47 in. [120 cm]

The Small Vest is designed for a petite person, i.e., female. Medium Vest for the masses. And the Large Vest for above average size. :biggrin:

Hi Michael,
How are the numbers looking for the group buy - are we close?

best
joe

[Olivier Madar]

[QUOTE=16x9 Inc;535811]EasyRig Vario Group Buy Special Offer.



Shipping:
Free shipping to US only. Int'l orders, please contact me prior to ordering.

Hi,

Count me in for a vario kit, please.
So, what are the shipping cost to France ?
My hip mesurement is 100 cm. Should I go with the standard vest ?


Best regards,


Olivier

[16x9 Inc]

How are the numbers looking for the group buy - are we close?

There has been a lot of interest. And, there are couple orders in the works. We believe the total numbers will be just around 15.

Either way, you can order now, and get the special pricing. We won't make you wait until the 15th person has ordered.

[16x9 Inc]

Count me in for a vario kit, please.
So, what are the shipping cost to France ?
My hip mesurement is 100 cm. Should I go with the standard vest ?

Shipping cost to France sent via PM.

The Standard Medium Vest should work.

[Lewis-M Soucy]

Same question here, shipping cost to France plz :smiley:

PS: I saw the Vario 4 in black & red somewhere... It's not on your site?

[Tim Whitcomb]

man, we just took delivery on the 300N... :(

didnt even know this option existed... bummer

[Lewis-M Soucy]

Yeah, saw that here, they say it exist in red or black...

http://www.emit.fr/fr/easyrig/219-2-c.html

[16x9 Inc]

Same question here, shipping cost to France plz :smiley:

PS: I saw the Vario 4 in black & red somewhere... It's not on your site?

Shipping cost to France sent via PM.

The Vario is available in either Black or Red. The website has been updated and you can now choose between Black or Red.


man, we just took delivery on the 300N... :(

didnt even know this option existed... bummer

The Vario was introduced late last year. We delayed, a little, in introducing it because we were evaluating the unit.

We weren't planning on a Group Buy offer, but, in the recent weeks, we've received an influx of requests. Hence, the offer.

Please note, you can add a Vario Support Bar to your existing Cinema Vest. :smiley:

[Lewis-M Soucy]

Ordered mine! (in red...) :party:

[16x9 Inc]

Ordered mine! (in red...) :party:

Kewl. :thumbsup:

Should be on its way to you very shortly.

[16x9 Inc]

Thanks to all whom have ordered. Deliveries of the Varios begun early this week.

We have Black Vario 400's in-stock. We will have Red Vario 400s and 200's in-stock early next week.

[Kobe Van Steenberghe]

Hi Michael,

could you send me the shipping cost to Belgium for the vario 400.

[Jim Hoffman]

Is there any kind of extension for the bar? I'm tall in the saddle and wish I had another few inches top side. The bar is as high as it goes in the vest.

[16x9 Inc]

Is there any kind of extension for the bar? I'm tall in the saddle and wish I had another few inches top side. The bar is as high as it goes in the vest.

There should be a couple of inches of clearance.

You mentioned the "bar is as high as it goes in the vest". This would be my first recommendation. Secondly, I would make sure the Vest is sitting properly (adjusted) on your body. Lastly, you can make an adjustment where both bars meet, i.e., inside the rubber piece.

Nevertheless, I would like to go over the scenarios. PM me your number and I can give you a call. Or, you can call me at: 866.866.1699 (within US) or 1.661.295.333.

-Michael

[16x9 Inc]

Hi Michael,

could you send me the shipping cost to Belgium for the vario 400.

Kobe ad ateamproductions dot be

PM Sent.

[Lewis-M Soucy]

Sitting here with my Easyrig t-shirt, wearing my Easyrig hat, all feeling tight with my Easyrig belt, Easyrig well displayed on the floor next to my Easyrig bag as I'm about to watch my Easyrig DVD and take notes with my Easyrig pen... All this savouring of course that fresh minty Easyrig candy!

Too bad I ain't got any Easyrig popcorn and Easyrig beer!

Thanks for the ton of freebies guys, that's hysterical!

Oh and the big harnest thing with the sort of hook with a cable is pretty nice too!... :cheers2:

[Tim Whitcomb]

Please note, you can add a Vario Support Bar to your existing Cinema Vest. :smiley:

How does one go about ordering this? How much etc?

thanks@!

[16x9 Inc]

How does one go about ordering this? How much etc?

thanks@!

Hi Tim,

For existing EasyRig owners, we also created a special pricing for the Vario Support Bar. This will work with your existing EasyRig Vest.

Pricing:
List: US$2265.
Group Buy: $1800.

Where to Buy:
Vario 4 - 200 Support Bar: http://www.16x9inc.com/red-vario-200sb
Vario 4 - 400 Support Bar: http://www.16x9inc.com/red-vario-400sb

Special Coupon Code:
At check-out, please enter the following coupon code to receive special pricing: RED-GB-EA-VSB

[Mike Jacks]

I missed out on the first group buy...any chance of setting up this deal again?

[Paul Kalbach]

I missed out on the first group buy...any chance of setting up this deal again?

Me too. It was a bummer that the Vario was announced not too long after I had already bought into the Cinema 3 group buy. I would think that there would be a better upgrade path for those who bought a Cinema 3 just prior to the announcement of the Vario (within a certain timeframe window).

[16x9 Inc]

I missed out on the first group buy...any chance of setting up this deal again?

Hi Mike,

We extended the offer 'till March 1st. Unfortunately, the promo has expired.

However, please note we will be running a special during NAB for our entire product line (except the compact primes). Details to follow.


Me too. It was a bummer that the Vario was announced not too long after I had already bought into the Cinema 3 group buy. I would think that there would be a better upgrade path for those who bought a Cinema 3 just prior to the announcement of the Vario (within a certain timeframe window).

Hi Paul,

Believe it or not, we had ZERO clue the Vario was going to be introduced when we announced the Cinema 3 Group Buy.

We didn't get our hands on a Vario until late '09. As the US distributors, we had to evaluate the unit and test it before bringing it to market. That didn't happen until the very end of '09.

The margins for the Cinema 3 GP were minimal; which makes an upgrade path slightly tough. I'll run the numbers tomorrow and I'll see what we can do for you.

[Mike Jacks]

Thanks for the feedback! I'll definitely look back around NAB time.

[Rob Culpepper]

A bunch of Easyrig Vario 4's went out last Spring in the group buy. I'd love to get any feedback/experience any of you might have had with these. Are they worth the extra money over the Cinema 3's?

Do you agree that the Vario 4 200 model be more suitable for Epic (8-22 lbs)?

[Yousuf Abbasi]

I doubt Epic will be that lightweight. Compact, yes. Not sure about lightweight.

[Rob Culpepper]

Yeah, I think the basic weight of the brain is around 6 lbs., which is a major drop from R1 - but relative to a fully outfitted camera, the lighter brain is not going to provide a major drop in weight, unless the weight of accessories drops commensurately. I'm thinking lighter batteries will make a significant difference. I've looked, but haven't been able to find a whole lot of discussion of Epic/Scarlet accessory weight.

[Lewis-M Soucy]

I was part of that group buy and I can tell you this Easyrig is awesome. I've loaded it to the max (I like my Red fully equipped, 2 batteries, drive, monitor, mattebox, filters, follow, etc...) and I don't feel the camera at all. I once shot for 2 hours with a 10 minute break... (As opposed to shoot 10 minutes with a 2 hours break sans Easyrig)

And the group buy price was great too!

[Rob Culpepper]

It's great to hear the positive review. This seems to be what most are saying, at least for Cinema 3 and earlier models - but haven't seen many comments yet on Vario 4.

[Lewis-M Soucy]

Vario 4 rocks!

[scott mei]

Hi, just wonder if there could be another opportunity for a group buy of the easyrig system?
perhaps it is worth a shot if enough people signed up for it.

[Demetri Zuev]

All links redirect me here — http://16x9inc.com/shop/cart.php which is essentially an index page.

What am I doing wrong?

[Brandon J.F.]

I would be interested in this group buy...

[Martin Weiss]

I might also be up if there was a new round.

Worked with an easyrig last year, and not only does it save your back - it literally lets you do shots that would be impossible to do handheld, and time-consuming on a tripod. Loved it.

[Shane Kelly]

I think the vario version might have been taken off the market. Don't take this as fact as I can't remember where I heard it, it may have been at NAB last year. I've had an easyrig 2.5 since they first came out and it has save my back many times. It got me through 3 seasons of "friday night lights" with a fully loaded sr3, panavision zooms and wireless transmission.It also rents really well.
They are expensive at first but well worth it in the long run.
I should test the epic on it but It should work really well, especially loaded up.

[Anders Holck]

Yes, currently the Easyrig 4 Vario is on hold.
I spoke with them at NAB and IBC last year.
The reason is noise issues with the variable gas cylinder.
During production of the Vario the supplier of the cylinder changed, and the new one was found to get noisy over time.
They could not get the issue solved so they chose to halt production until a solution is found.

[Jan Polak]

Hello,
Just to letting you know that my Easy rig Vario 4 -combo is for sale on
ebay Item number: 190658044063
Thanks
Jan

[Caleb Heymann]

Would love to get some feedback from Easyrig 4 Vario owners who've been using it the last couple of years. Too bad they're so hard to find, I can't justify buying an Easyrig 3 because of the narrow weight range, and it sounds like quite a chore to swap out tension cables. Anyone interested in selling theirs? Have users experienced noise issues with the gas cylinders? Sounds like they were having to send most of the cylinders back to the manufacturer, so hopefully Easyrig's QC caught onto any issues before shipping units out.