The Y stick (1 Viewer)

I know I will come across as a redneck or as an uncommitted amateur, but I hate tripods, and monopods seems to be far too flimsy to be used as a walking stick. Enters the Y stick (for my STS 65).

It works as a walking stick, cost me 10 euros to make, and works for the spotter. If you are in Viikki (Hell-sinki) you might have spotted me using it.

Fedster said:

I know I will come across as a redneck or as an uncommitted amateur, but I hate tripods, and monopods seems to be far too flimsy to be used as a walking stick. Enters the Y stick (for my STS 65).

It works as a walking stick, cost me 10 euros to make, and works for the spotter. If you are in Viikki (Hell-sinki) you might have spotted me using it.

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Y not? It's what you see not how you look that counts. Good on you if it works for you!

Have you thought about some type of rounded grip?

Best,
Jerry

JerryLogan said:

Y not? It's what you see not how you look that counts. Good on you if it works for you!

Have you thought about some type of rounded grip?

Best,
Jerry

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The stick is itself round, and I like being able to let my hand slide freely on it, rather than grip and push to add more power to my stride -- if I do it makes my stride unbalanced. Glad you like it!

Fedster said:

I know I will come across as a redneck or as an uncommitted amateur, but I hate tripods, and monopods seems to be far too flimsy to be used as a walking stick. Enters the Y stick (for my STS 65).

It works as a walking stick, cost me 10 euros to make, and works for the spotter. If you are in Viikki (Hell-sinki) you might have spotted me using it.

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Nice!
Maybe some padding below the Y to allow a more comfortable grip, plus to help shield your hand if it is cold outside?
Have to say I have been happy thus far with the Velbon Ultra stick Super 8, much pricier but also much more compact. With a ball head, it makes an effective spotting scope rest.
It is also plenty robust to serve as a walking stick for me. Fortunately it fits me even when only partially open, so the thinnest sections are not called on.