ZILR has taken the familiar kit cart and turned it into something more practical – the ZIPR, an electric cart that can carry gear or even give a crew member a lift when the day starts to stretch. Instead of just pushing a cart from A to B, you can switch between push, pull, or ride without stopping, which takes some strain off the back and speeds up those constant runs across a studio or location. If you add the optional second seat, it can also double as a simple trackless dolly for quick repositioning. It’s meant to make the everyday shuffling of equipment a little easier and a lot faster, so let’s see how it fits into a shooting day. ZILR is an Australia-based company focused on practical design for professional production environments, tending towards building tools that streamline work rather than complicating it. ZIPR is their first move into mobility, applying that same approach to how crews get gear where it needs to go. Push, pull, and ride modes ZIPR can move between manual pushing, powered assist, and ride mode without having to stop the cart to change settings. The 2WD model uses front dual regenerative braking with rear mechanical drum brakes, while the 4WD version steps up to a six-brake system with four-wheel regenerative braking and rear mechanical drums. Both include hill-start assist and anti-rollback, which help keep movement controlled when the cart is loaded. It keeps the handling straightforward rather than adding extra steps. Compact for...
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