Alex, being an experienced dob user himself, pays extraordinary attention to the usability of his scopes. I don't think any mass-produced-to-a-price-point scope can ever match that.
That said, the bearing mechanics seem to have been the Achilles heel of SkyWatcher dobs all along, ultra-light or traditional. They just don't feel nice. The similarly priced GSO dobs in comparison are buttery smooth and easy to use, even though their optics aren't as highly regarded as SkyWatcher's.
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