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  1. bluespiderweb

    Secret to a steady hold.

    That's a great story, Mark, about the Eagles! Glad to hear it had a good outcome, no doubt by the Sheriff's quick actions. Good for him! The trekking poles can be used if you sit, not stand, and I prefer just using one, with the cane grip on my outings. Yeah, I've heard that about the wide...
  2. bluespiderweb

    Secret to a steady hold.

    I've also been holding my bins a little differently lately, and I don't know why, it just seemed natural. I grip the bin with my right hand, and the left I just use the fingertips to hold it steady. Don't know why it seems to work either, but for me it does. Yes, sure, I guess I move too, but...
  3. bluespiderweb

    Secret to a steady hold.

    Pretty neat, BC! I've seen that in films, where they lock talons and spin on the way down, but never in person. It must have been great to see for real, even if it wasn't protracted, and you were watching full frame too! Hope your selfie pole works out for you.
  4. bluespiderweb

    Secret to a steady hold.

    trekking pole, boonie hat Yes, to the trekking pole, I use one because I need it for support (mostly for my back). Some people like them, some don't, but they could easily provide a bino rest for when you are sitting, since many are adjustable. I am talking about the ones with the cane type...
  5. bluespiderweb

    Secret to a steady hold.

    Different Thinking! Wow, that is a different thinking hold, and it seems it might work, I just put my hands up to my head like that (minus bins), and it felt steady. But...proof is in the pudding, so naturally I will give that a try, thank you! I have come up with something that works for me...
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