Lots of DIY guides and whatnot in regards to building your own gimbal system steadicam system.
http://www.diycamera.com/stabiliser/index.html
http://filmflap.blogspot.co.nz/2011/11/frugal-floater-diy-steadicamhttpwwwblog.html
http://cheesycam.com/diy-steadicam-smoothee-mod-cheesycam-baby-merlin/
The problem for us Antipodeans however is finding decent parts to begin with.
Has anyone done anything based on NZ parts?