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Oct
The New VDB Boom Poles
by Glen Trew
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For years the Van den Bergh "VdB" boom poles (fish poles) had been far better than any others for most situations. It looked like boom pole technology had reached its pinnacle.
OK, so they bent too much and sometimes broke when fully extended with a heavy mic fully rigged (like the 816), but that was just the laws of physics: Lighter weight equals less strength and more bend. Right?
Well, the K-Tek pole proved that theory wrong. Offering greater strength without adding weight, with precision metal components and some very well made modular accessories, the K-Tek definitely took boom poles to a higher plane.
So, the K-Tek is as good as it will ever be, right? Well… have you seen the new VdB poles?
At last count, the new VdB poles offer four undeniable improvements, and that’s not counting the lower price.
The first poles of this new generation were shipped with faulty metal inserts used in the VdB tightening mechanism: They rusted. Since all boom poles will soon find themselves wet, this is a problem that had to be fixed and has. Now, all of these poles are fitted with stainless steel inserts.
Competition is the mother of improvement, which is why our tools are always getting better. So, while the K-Tek boom poles remain the choice of many, the new VdB boom poles may have the edge for some operators.
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This sounds great! Where can I get one and see the prices for the 18' pole?