Vivian Darkbloom
Well-known member
Has anyone experience of the RSPB hide clamp? I saw it in the Titchwell RSPB shop at the weekend.
It looks lighter (and is slightly cheaper) than the similar Velbon clamp, but may not be sufficiently robust to support a Swarovski 80m Scope and keep it steady.
I had not visited the Parrinder hide at Titchwell since it has been completely redesigned and the end result is superb. The panoramic windows give wonderful views and have been fitted with an unique system which allows the glass to be adjusted effortlessly using a circular winding mechanism.
One other great improvement is now that the wooden shelves are so well made and robust that a scope can be used with a hide clamp with the confidence that the image will remain steady rather than affected by the usual constant vibration.
It looks lighter (and is slightly cheaper) than the similar Velbon clamp, but may not be sufficiently robust to support a Swarovski 80m Scope and keep it steady.
I had not visited the Parrinder hide at Titchwell since it has been completely redesigned and the end result is superb. The panoramic windows give wonderful views and have been fitted with an unique system which allows the glass to be adjusted effortlessly using a circular winding mechanism.
One other great improvement is now that the wooden shelves are so well made and robust that a scope can be used with a hide clamp with the confidence that the image will remain steady rather than affected by the usual constant vibration.