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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Brian Bullough" data-source="post: 1410467" data-attributes="member: 12115">Just an update and thanks for the info,Received my replacement leg clamp today, was expecting to wait much longer, tripod plans are available in PDF to select the correct part but I think it's better to speak to the guy to make sure your getting the right part, I had repaired the clamp to some degree by taking it apart and wrapping electricians tape tightly around it  cut holes to take the bolt and it was OK, I always carry some in the car and take a roll  abroad its so useful as in this case I could have repaired it or at the worst taped the leg in an extended position.I checked out the extended warranty also, dug out the receipt and was surprised to find I bought it in Sep 2005 , so it has stood up well to the nearly everyday use, I carry it on a backpack and the damage was caused when I turned and hit a metal rail.While it was not cheap it has been  great value for money.Brian</blockquote>