Global Truss Arrived Today, Thanks Ben!!!

[cbarronx23]

Well, my Global Truss arrived today and I'm really excited.

The Package Consists of:
(2) ST-132 13.2 ft. Crank Stands
(2) SQ-4112 - 6.56 ft. (2m) segment
(2) STSB-005 Truss Adapters

A couple things really suprised me about these stands. One thing was that they came with the t-bar for mounting lights on the top. I really didn't expect that. The other is that there are two "gears" on the cranks. Two different sections are raised by turning the cranks, one at a time.



A few threads ago on DJC, I was asked how they compare with some cranks made by Mobil Tech. Well, these are a LOT heavier than the Mobil Tech stands. The truss also attaches a lot easier than the Mobil Tech truss. The overall construction of the Global appears to be more heavy duty as well.

One thing I am wondering about is that when I rented the Mobil Tech Truss from Johnny Dee, his son Matt told me that he replaced the pin locks in between the two truss segments with bolts and locking nuts. Is that something I should consider doing with mine?


Thanks,
Chris
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Special thanks to Ben and his staff at NLFX

 

[Arnoldo]

I like your folks' cars.

 

[HiDefDJ]

I like your folks' cars.

Those are his mom's cars. His dad doesn't live there.

 

[Arnoldo]

Those are his mom's cars. His dad doesn't live there.

Often you'll see MY car there... lol.

Welcome to the world of trussing, Chris.

 

[cbarronx23]

Seville (black) is my brothers car. DeVille (white) is the family car. My mom drives a Town and Country (silver, not pictured) and my Dad has an '07 Suburban (black on black) and 1974 Mercury Cougar. I should take some pics and post 'em in Ace's thread, lol.

 

[cbarronx23]

Those are his mom's cars. His dad doesn't live there.

Actually, my dad doesn't live there, lol. Parents are divorced.

 

[maestro]

Congrat's Chris! Looks great!

 

[cbarronx23]

Thanks for resizing Dan. The stupid uploader doesn''t let me upload the "portrait" pictures.

 

[Guest]

It that the same...

...exact truss that is the 12 inch box, normally sold without the tri-pods?

 

[maestro]

Yup!!!!!!!

 

[cbarronx23]

Yes, 12" box with 2" tubing and 6.56 feet long per segment.

 

[cbarronx23]

I want to add 2 more 6.56' segments and SQ-4123 (1.64ft. (0.5m) 135 degree two way segments) + base plates so that I can really mix and match to have a complete system which would fill all my needs.

We'll see what the future holds.

 

[HiDefDJ]

Actually, my dad doesn't live there, lol. Parents are divorced.

Isn't that what I said?

 

[cbarronx23]

if it makes you happy...then yes

 

[Travis B]

Dang Chris, your family sure stocks up on toilet paper... I guess you gotta when you have those "big" emergencies

 

[cbarronx23]

Sheryl Crow would be so dissappointed, lol


btw paper towels....lol