Make your own Steadicam

There are many tutorials on Youtube on how to make one of these.  You can buy the Traxxas 'gimbal' parts on the internet. Take a look at these tutorials.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQHAfnKvBGU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgUffkv1lbI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da4dTGk-G6g

 This next one one uses a skipping rope handle, which has built-in bearings. Nice idea! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbqoNkqxpB4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMFoNjqOiLs&list=UUOEQddwG77UyNxl4eSb5nqQ&index=8

And what about just disassembling the leg of your tripod?!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW6AWmqa8ZM