MAY® ABS with new Auto Release™

The ABS Auto-Release feature is designed to release and reposition automatically as the carrier is lifted off and on, resulting in rapid mount and dismount without loosening any of the ABS sizing or Contour fit adjustments.

Greater Instrument Stability plus Complete Freedom and Maneuverability

One important key to superior comfort is better fit, and better fit depends on adjustability. MAY Contour Hinge Carriers offer the best sizing, flexibility through ergonomic design. Proven Contour Hinge technology allows these carriers to become one with the player while economically contouring the players torso for both genders. This body profiling fit reduces unwanted torque (multiplier) from improper alignment, yet remain secure and durable enough to be used through the daily rigors of marching field drills.

Eliminates restrictive J-Rods!

MAY Monoposto and BiPosto Carriers incorporate freedom of movement, allowing elaborate maneuvers that are essential to any contemporary marching performance. In addition, with their mounting posts and drop and lock features, consistent with Stadium Hardware, MAY Monoposto and BiPosto Carriers provide stability and easy adjustment on the fly. They also deliver a limitless range of playing positions for all drummers, regardless of their height or drum size.

Magnesium Shoulders

Padded black powder-coated Magnesium shoulder supports are 38% lighter that their aluminum counter parts , which provides ultra lightweight, long-lasting comfort.

MAY® Contour Hinge™

Incorporating two specifically designed pivot points that independently adjust profiling both the upper and lower body of the player, though a wide rang of adjustments.

MAY® Tubular Technology

The ABS Posto Magnesium/Aluminum Tubular design is gender friendly with ultra-lightweight construction, supporting a 1:1 real time extension of the performers elaborate maneuvers that are essential to contemporary band performances.

Polycarbonate Abdomen Plate

This ultra-light material provides unsurpassed strength-to-weight ratio. The May® Abdomen Plate™ is virtually free floating; it bears no torque weight from the drum.

Monoposto/BiPosto Bridge

Transfers all the sheer and torque load only to the tubes, away from the abdomen plate, improving rigidity and stability to the instrument-creating a more reliable playing position Incorporating the Posto/BIPosto bridge technology with Contour Hinge and ABS, this carrier becomes one with the player and remains secure and durable enough to be used through the daily rigors of contemporary marching movement.

Folding Carrier

All MAY Monoposto and BiPosto carriers can be folded to about half their original size for easy transport and protection.

Swivel Arm Adjustment

This feature (Variable Distance Positioning System) encourages further flexibility with distance ranging to and away from the player.

Shoulder Rotation

Adjustments can be made to the camber (left and right), Caster (back to front).

Versatile Snare Hinge

A nylon roller system allows for quiet lift-front capability and quick, easy removal of the drum from the carrier. Positive or negative drum tilt is available due to the special shape of the carrier-side hinge. The hinge parts are made of ribbed aircraft alloy aluminum making them strong and lightweight.

Free Floating Snare Hinge

The patented MAY free-floating snare hinge eliminates drum shell contact resulting in virtually no mechanical or sonic stress to the drum shell. Lift-front capability also tilts for proper playing angle. The Wing SFZ attachment, while playing for both tilt and level adjustability, comes standard on all carriers except Power-Lite carriers.