{"product_id":"menace-arm-kit-for-1-1-4","title":"Matthews MAX Menace Arm 17.5'","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMatthews MAX Menace Arm 17.5'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAX Menace Arm\u003c\/strong\u003e lets grips and gaffers hang a light, flag, or camera exactly where a stand can't go - flush against a wall, into a corner, over a set wall, off a rooftop, or below a balcony railing - without touching the location. It was built to solve one specific, recurring problem: how do you rig a light in a spot where nothing can be attached to walls or ceiling, there's no floor space for a standard counterbalance boom, and the rig must be kept out of frame. MAX answers these challenges with a self-leveling head, a counterbalanced-from-the-base arm that extends up to 17.5 feet parallel to a 10-foot ceiling, goes 6 feet below grade, and tops out over 20 feet in the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eA Grip's Solution, Not a Factory Concept\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAX started out on set - Key Grip Richard Mall built the first version out of necessity while rigging a backlight where nothing could touch the walls. Matthews brought this solution to market in the mid-aughts. Word spread from crew to crew, and MAX went on to work on hundreds of productions - Avatar, Inception, The Dark Knight, Iron Man 1, 2, and 3, There Will Be Blood, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, - and many, many more following its Sci-Tech Academy Award Win.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAcademy Recognition\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recognition of MAX's impact on the industry, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored Richard Mall with a Scientific and Technical Award for the design and development of the MAX Menace Arm, presented at the Academy's Sci-Tech Awards ceremony in February 2013. The Academy cited it as a \"safe and adjustable device that allows rapid, precise positioning of lighting fixtures, cameras or accessories\" - recognition rarely given to grip equipment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMAX can be positioned flush against a wall, into or around a corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMAX works 6' below the horizontal thus eliminating the need for scaffolding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMAX can be positioned parallel up to a 10' (305cm) ceiling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16' (487cm) extension without adapter. 17.5' (533cm) extension with adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-leveling head with Baby Pin and Junior Receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead \/ Mount: Self-leveling, with B5\/8\" Baby Pin and 1-1\/8\" Junior Receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositioning: Can sit flush against a wall or tucked into a corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeiling Clearance: Can position parallel up to a 10 ft (305cm) ceiling at full extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounterbalance: Sandbags Shot bags, Standard weight plates - up to 500 lbs max\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMobility: Recommend collapsing the extension prior to moving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCasters: Straight-tracking, multi-direction locking, non-marking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse Cases: Lights, flags, frames, cameras, you name it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognition \/ Awards: Academy Scientific and Technical Achievement Award, presented February 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaximum Payload Capacity:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e175 lbs (80kg) when not deployed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 lbs (34kg) when fully deployed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 lbs maximum counterbalance on the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Uses:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacklights and top lights in spaces with no ceiling grid or rigging points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighting over set walls without cutting or building through them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight placement on rooftops or balconies to go below grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlags, frames, and diffusions boom in out of frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorizonal Reach: 16ft (487cm) without adapter, 17.5ft (533cm) with adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical Reach: Over 20ft (609cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelow-Grade Reach: 6ft (1.83m) below roofline or balcony\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorizontal plane adjustment: 7 to 10 ft (213-305cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeight:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e215 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the MAX Menace Arm and the Middle MAX Menace Arm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMAX Menace Arm is the original, full-size unit with the highest capacity (175 lbs) and longest reach (17.5 ft). Middle MAX is a separate, smaller product built for heavy-duty work that still needs to fit fully assembled inside a standard cargo van — it carries up to 80 lbs and reaches 12 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Mini MAX the same as MAX Menace Arm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Mini MAX is a distinct, lightweight product for fixtures up to 20 lbs with an 8 ft reach. It's designed for tight spaces and quick setups, not for the heavy-duty loads MAX and Middle MAX handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much weight can the MAX Menace Arm support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to 175 lbs (80 kg) at a shorter extension, or a 75 lb fixture at the full 17.5 ft horizontal reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid the MAX Menace Arm win an Academy Award?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Its creator, Richard Mall, received a Scientific and Technical Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the design and development of the MAX Menace Arm, presented at the February 2013 Sci-Tech Awards ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat films or productions have used the MAX Menace Arm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMAX has been used on hundreds of productions since its 2006 launch, including Avatar, Inception, The Dark Knight, the Iron Man trilogy, There Will Be Blood, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the MAX Menace Arm need a crate for shipping?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, due to its size and 215 lb weight, MAX ships in a required crate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer SKU:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB377700\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn The Box:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatthews MAX Menace Arm 17.5'\u003cbr\u003eSelf Leveling Head with Baby Pin \u0026amp; Junior Receiver\u003cbr\u003eLimited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eNote: Shipping Requires a crate for shipment.\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Matthews","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35176441053229,"sku":"68343","price":7790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0397\/6167\/4285\/files\/68343B37770002Hero.png?v=1789013008","url":"https:\/\/www.glazerscamera.com\/products\/menace-arm-kit-for-1-1-4","provider":"Glazer's Camera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}