As I was doing some research for a class I am teaching I came across this product.....
Im not sure what I feel about this. It seems that they are marketing it more towards the aerial artist/performer segment. Those folk usually know what they are doing and follow safety protocols. It looks as though they are requiring a waver be signed and proper training be given before a person can purchase a system, but it still leaves me a bit uncomfortable. The use of a plastic clamshell case for ballast makes me the most worried.... not sure that is rated for load?......
Anyway, just wanted to see if anyone else has come across this and what the general feel is for the product. If anyone with first hand knowledge is here, by all means chime in!
Butterfly Lift
The Butterfly Lift is an intuitive manual counterweight flying system for human payloads up to 350 lbs or non-human payloads up to 500 lbs. in weight. Learn more.
www.rockexotica.com
Im not sure what I feel about this. It seems that they are marketing it more towards the aerial artist/performer segment. Those folk usually know what they are doing and follow safety protocols. It looks as though they are requiring a waver be signed and proper training be given before a person can purchase a system, but it still leaves me a bit uncomfortable. The use of a plastic clamshell case for ballast makes me the most worried.... not sure that is rated for load?......
Anyway, just wanted to see if anyone else has come across this and what the general feel is for the product. If anyone with first hand knowledge is here, by all means chime in!