What if you want to use a tripod supported jib on track? We have a solution.

Placing a tripod-supported jib on a Spider Dolly requires the three
leg pattern so the tripod feet can be attached to to the dolly legs.
However, the 24.5" separation of traditional dolly track creates a
narrow footprint under a large jib. The single wheel on one side
would be our articulating wheel, and it would support the leg at an angle. This creates a zone that lacks support. As the jib swings into this zone, tipping could occur. This problem would be eliminated if we used our 4-Leg configuration, but we cannot because the 4-Leg pattern does not line up with the tripod legs, so there is no way to attach the tripod to the dolly. However, combining the two configurations creates a 5-Leg/4-Wheel Dolly that solves the problem. See the illustration below.

With this 5-Leg/4-Wheel combination you have the ability both to use a tripod as the jib support, and to have four wheels for stability on the track. Click here to visit the 5 -Leg Spider Dolly page for a more detailed explanation as well as illustrations and photos.

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The Spider Dolly can be used in either a 3 leg, 4 leg or 5 leg configuration.

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Brad sent us a video demonstrating set-up of the 3-Leg Spider Dolly and a short testimonial. "We are a very busy London based hire company in the U.K. servicing the production needs of our clients with cameras, decks, lighting equipment and grip equipment including dollies. The Losmandy 3-Leg Spider and FlexTrak is our most popular dolly system because of its portability and quick set up."

To see the video, visit Brad's user page on our website by clicking here.

Our user pages contain testimonials and photos from actual users. If you would like to be featured on your own user page on our website, please email your comments, photos and videos to mark@porta-jib.com.