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Glidetrack Hybrid Slider Unboxing and initial review
Welcome to my first “Vlog”. Let me start by saying I’m not usually the type to do a product review or unboxing type of video. I do often find them usefull and since I ordered this product as soon as it launched I felt the need to give back what information I have. My Glidetrack Hybrid Slider arrived only a few days after I ordered it. It was well packaged, however it was missing the end stops or feet. I sent Glidetrack an e-mail and had an apology assurance they were being sent ASAP within ten minutes of contacting them. Since this product is mostly about the carriage (although the adjustable feet do look pretty nifty) I’m going to go ahead and write what I know so far. The carriage travels along the rails much more smoothly than the original Glidetrack models. I almost don’t think of this as a hybrid as it feels much more like a roller based dolly system, than a low friction “slider” system. The adjustable resistance knob works well to provide a little resistance or even lock the carriage securely on the track. The track and carriage system can be cleaned with water. No oil, cleaning products or Pledge needed. I would say the only downside of this product is the noise. It is a fairly quiet system, However I don’t think I’d use it for studio work while capturing audio. The original Glidetrack models aren’t exactly known for their whisper quiet operation either, but the Hybrid Slider is a tad louder.