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Finally, a tripod system designed to support camera cranes!!
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The Kessler K-Pod System™ is a revolutionary tripod system designed to support camera cranes / jibs. The K-Pod™ has extremely rigid double strut legs with the patent pending incremental Posi-Lock System™, that friction locks the legs, as well as interlocks into incremental lock pockets. The lock pockets allow you to equally position the legs while providing a lock that can not slip down.
The pop-lock spreader system locks the legs in a pre-stressed position to eliminate instability in heavy load conditions, and acts as the frame system for the various dolly configurations.
The K-Pod™ was designed to be the best tripod system for your camera crane / jib, but it is also an excellent tripod to shoot from, when not using your crane.
The K-Pod™ comes with standard pad feet, but has multiple foot/wheel options available including dual locking dolly caster wheels, dual locking pneumatic "all-terrain" wheels, stainless steel spikes, snow/sand feet, and swiveling track dolly trucks.
See the K-Pod™ Packages page, for various bundle options.
K-POD TRIPOD ON BACKORDER UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 9/13/2010
K-Pod System™ $549.95 Add to Cart (ON BACKORDER)
K-Pod™ + Soft Case $649.95 Add to Cart (ON BACKORDER)
K-Pod + Hercules 2.0 $809.95 Add to Cart
(ON BACKORDER)
K-Pod + Hercules 2.0 with Soft Case $914.95 Add to Cart
(ON BACKORDER)
K-Pod™ Teaser K-Pod™ Teaser
K-Pod™ Weight Test
Click here for more details and photos
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"I was confident the K-Pod™ would be well made as I bought one of your cranes before, but I was stunned, I can't believe you can sell them for that price. This thing is bulletproof and really well made, I am sure the 500 lbs was a conservative estimate. I'm an engineer and spent many years in a manufacturing environment so I know quality when I see it.
Congratulations, this is an amazing piece of gear, I am thinking about moving my fluid head to it when I am not using the crane. Many thanks and keep up the great work!! Its proof that you can still buy a very high quality product made in the US. Thanks!" -Brian Findlay, Giria Productions
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Key Features:
- Flexibility. Mount your camera crane / jib or shoot directly from your fluid head.
- Multiple interchangeable wheel / foot options.
- Extremely rigid double strut legs with the patent pending incremental Posi-Lock System™.
- Pop-lock spreader system that locks the legs in a pre-stressed position to eliminate instability in a heavy load condition, and acts as the frame system for the various dolly configurations.
- Industry standard 100mm bowl leveling system, which allows quick and accurate leveling of 100mm half-ball head.
- Ultra durable, flat black anodized and powder coat finish designed to resist scratching and wear.
- Unrivaled 500 lbs maximum capacity
- Min height: 37"
- Max height: 64"
- Weight: 22lbs
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K-Pod Folded
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100mm Bowl
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Posi-Lock System™
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Pop-Lock Spreader
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K-Pod™ w/ Dolly Trucks (optional)
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K-Pod™ w/ Hercules 2.0
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Optional Accessories
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Stainless Steel Spiked Feet (set of 3)
100% stainless steel spiked feet for the K-Pod System™.
$24.95 Add to Cart
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6" Standard Dual-Locking Caster Wheels (set of 3)
$89.95 Add to Cart
(ON BACKORDER)
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6" Dual-Locking "All- Terrain" Wheels (set of 3)
These wheels are for use on rough terrain, like gravel or in a yard.
Use the Standard Caster Wheels for smooth surfaces, like in the studio.
$119.95 Add to Cart
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K-Pod Wheel Feet Bundle
Bundle package that includes Standard Caster Wheels (3), Pneumatic "All-Terrain Wheels (3), & Stainless Steel Spiked Feet (3)
(ON BACKORDER)
$209.95 Add to Cart
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Premium Track Dolly Trucks / Premium Wheel Upgrade
Upgrade your K-Pod Track Dolly Truck wheels to our new Premium
Wheels. These wheels are Grade A precision machine cast 95A
polyurethane, that are extremely smooth and will stay true, and not
develop the dreaded "flat spot" over time, that is common with most
injection molded dolly wheels. Our standard dolly truck wheels work
very well, but if you want to make sure you have the absolute best
wheels you can have, upgrade to the Premium Wheels. Unlike the standard
wheels the Premium Wheels come with 2 precision sealed bearings in each
wheel that will last a lifetime.
Set of 3 swivel track dolly trucks for the
K-Pod System™. Trucks work on curved or straight track ranging from
1" to 4" in diameter.
* If using with flexible track, like our K-Flex Track, we highly
recommend either the 3" or 7" Idler Arm Upgrade for the best possible
performance. If using K-Pod and Dolly Trucks on standard 24" wide doorway dolly track, you will need to purchase the 7" Idler Arm.
Premium Track Dolly Trucks (set of 3) $399.95 Add to Cart
If you already have our standard Track Dolly Trucks and would to
upgrade to our premium wheels, you can order our premium wheel upgrade
below.
Premium Wheel Upgrade (set of 12 wheels) $139.95 Add to Cart
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K-Pod™ 3" Idler Arm Upgrade
Our new Idler Arm Upgrade for our K-Pod™ Track Dolly Trucks allow for improved operation when using the trucks on track that is not perfectly straight or parallel. If there is a slight variance in your track, the Idler Arm allows the trucks to adjust or float in and out to the variance to keep from derailing. Our standard Track Dolly Trucks work very well, but by adding the optional Idler Arm kit they become even more forgiving.
Single Idler Arm Only. Track Dolly Trucks required and sold seperately.
Idler Arm Demo
3" Idler Arm $69.95 Add to Cart
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K-Pod™ 7" Idler Arm Upgrade
Our new
7" Idler Arm Upgrade for our K-Pod™ Track Dolly Trucks allow for improved
operation when using the trucks on track that is not perfectly straight
or parallel. If there is a slight variance in your track, the Idler Arm
allows the trucks to adjust or float in and out to
the variance to keep from derailing. Our standard Track Dolly Trucks
work very well, but by adding the optional Idler Arm kit they become
even more forgiving.
The 7" Idler Arm allows for 14" of movement, and allows the K-Pod Tripod System to be used on standard 24" wide dolly track.
Single Idler Arm Only. Track Dolly Trucks required and sold seperately.
Idler Arm Demo
7" Idler Arm $99.95 Add to Cart
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K-Pod™ Push / Pull Handle
We have designed a unique Push/Pull Handle for the K-Pod SystemTM. The Push/Pull Handle securely mounts to the leg of the K-PodTM to allow you to push or pull a camera operator, when using the K-PodTM as a dolly.
Push / Pull Handle Demo
Push/Pull Handle Instructional Video
$129.95 Add to Cart
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Now Available!!
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Adjustable Seat / Low-Boy Mount
The K-Pod™ Adjustable Seat is really two accessories in one!
First, it is an adjustable custom made seat. This is great when using the K-Pod™ as a dolly on our K-Flex Track. The mounting bracket can be adjusted up and down the K-Pod™ leg for desired height.
Secondly, the seat can be removed from the bracket and our Ball Relocater (optional accessory) can be mounted, to give you a second, adjustable postion to mount a tripod head. Adjust the bracket all the way down to get those low angle shots.
SEAT & MOUNT ON BACKORDER
Mount and Seat $129.95 Add to Cart
Mounting Braket ONLY $109.95 Add to Cart
Optional Ball Relocater $69.95 Add to Cart
Mount & Ball Relocater $179.95 Add to Cart
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K-Pod Tripod and Dolly Trucks are not included.
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K-Flex Track System
The Kessler K-Flex Track System is an extremely portable, seamless dolly track system. The K-Flex Track is rigid, but still very flexible and can be configured in a straight run, or curved in almost any radius or direction. Each 50' roll can either be looped to create a 22' run, or paired with a second roll for a continuous run of 50'.
Recommended for use with the Kessler K-Pod System™ with Track Dolly Trucks, but should also work with other dolly systems that are compatible with 1.25" diameter track.
Weight capacity 300 lbs.
Custom case now available.
Click here for more info on the K-Flex Track.
50' Roll $289.95 Add to Cart
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New Design!!
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The K-Flex Case is the perfect way to transport your K-Flex Track to your shoots. The case has a rigid CORDURA® fabric wrapped shell, two side grab handles makes it easy to move one 50' roll of K-Flex Track. Dimensions are 24" in diameter and 9" deep.
$99.95 Add to Cart
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Kessler K-Pod™ Soft Case
Make your transportation easier with the Kessler K-Pod™ Soft Case! This case is custom made for the Kessler K-Pod™. The case has a rigid Masonite padded floor and the foam lined top and sides keep their soft shape and ensure the protection of your equipment. We have included a utility pouch with a velcro flap on the front. Use this 12” by 18” wide pocket to carry your tools, extra plates, light weights...whatever you need!
$129.95 Add to Cart
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Kessler 100mm Ball Kit
Kessler Half ball for leveling video heads on tripods with 100mm bowl. Adapts flat-base video heads for tripods with 100mm bowl.
$69.95 Add to Cart
The K-Pod™ does not come with a 100mm ball, and is needed for use with heads other than the Kessler "Hercules" Head, if they do not have a 100mm ball.
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Kessler "Hercules 2.0" Head
The Kessler "Hercules 2.0" Head is the new and improved version of our ultra strong, solid aluminum pan / tilt head. Originally designed specifically for use with our Kessler Crane®, the “Hercules 2.0” now has panning drag control and with an optional quick plate is an excellent head to mount your camera to, when not using your crane. Mounts to your tripod using a 100mm levelable ball mount, 75mm fixed ring mount, or a flat mount. No quick plate is used to mount your crane to the "Hercules 2.0", so you get an ultra stable connection.
The “Hercules 2.0” features our revolutionary Bio-Glide™ technology for extremely smooth pan and tilt movement and spring assisted drag control. Tilt can be pin locked, so the “Hercules 2.0” functions as a Fluid Swivel™. Also has a positionable handle, built-in bullseye level and the Kessler Lifetime Warranty. Utilizing our Bio-Glide™ technology and unrivaled 150 lbs weight capacity, the “Hercules 2.0” out performs the normal fluid heads, but still maintains an affordable price tag.
*Optional Quick Plate to mount a camera is not included, and must be purchased seperately, if needed.
Hercules 2.0 Demo Hercules 2.0 Demo
Click here for more info on the Hercules 2.0.
$389.95 Add to Cart
(ON BACKORDER)
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