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Tripod straps (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter boznia
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Karl J
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Dont know about opticron but mine's a Viking tripod strap that I use with my Slik tripod and it works ... it's a threaded loop on both ends with that spongy stretchy stuff (the name of which escpaes me right now) and it all does what it's supposed to.
It'd work with any tripod I'd think
It'd work with any tripod I'd think
Most, if not all Tripod Straps are exactly the same in principle although some have the "bouncy castle" syndrome. So any would be OK. That's if you want to pay for one. Personally I'd make my own, simple, cheap and works!boznia said:
You need to play about with the ergonomics to get the best out of them though.
CB
stevo
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Continuing the thread on tripod straps I have found that a cable tie fastened around the loops of the straps then around the tripod legs makes things more secure.Then if one of the loops comes undone there is still something securing the strap to the tripod.Hope this makes sense.
Regards Steve.
Regards Steve.
Karl J
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CravenBirds said:
Have you succesfully made one ?
I tried for quite a while before parting with cash for mine. Actually had several goes involving straps (the best strap i found was from a 'Dads Army' shoulder bag), bits of foam, masking tape, cable ties, rope etc etc .... but never really got anything that was both comfortable & at the right height.
digi-birder
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I use a strap from a company called Mondell. It is much more comfortable than the Optech or Manfrotto's own strap. I know a couple of other people have bought them on my recommendation and I think they are happy with it.
Unfortunately, they don't have a website and they only take cash or cheque, so you have to order by post or when they're at bird fairs. My catalogue is at home at the moment, so I can't look up the number, but we have another thread somewhere about this. I'll see if the number's mentioned in there and report back.
Unfortunately, they don't have a website and they only take cash or cheque, so you have to order by post or when they're at bird fairs. My catalogue is at home at the moment, so I can't look up the number, but we have another thread somewhere about this. I'll see if the number's mentioned in there and report back.
digi-birder
Well-known member
Here's the Link to the thread about the Mondell straps. The phone number is on that thread - just give them a call and they'll send a catalogue.
The strap, which is webbing with neoprene for comfort on the shoulder part, goes across the body and it has a clip on the end. This clips onto the other half of the clip which is attached to the scope (I put mine around the slightly-raised centre column) and is easy to release when you want to use the tripod.
A word of warning - don't get the one that holds the scope in a padded sling with three clips. My sister bought that one and we went out last week and she had a right job putting the scope back in the sling. You need three hands to coordinate holding the scope and fastening the clips.
The strap, which is webbing with neoprene for comfort on the shoulder part, goes across the body and it has a clip on the end. This clips onto the other half of the clip which is attached to the scope (I put mine around the slightly-raised centre column) and is easy to release when you want to use the tripod.
A word of warning - don't get the one that holds the scope in a padded sling with three clips. My sister bought that one and we went out last week and she had a right job putting the scope back in the sling. You need three hands to coordinate holding the scope and fastening the clips.
