Starkler
Awesome Idea
really like the idea - as by the looks of the design, it would allow you to see the zenith with out too much trouble (as oppossed to a direct tripod mount).
Is it Patented? may I borrow the idea (with Possible refinements)

maybe on a Alt-Azm mount
looking at getting some 20x80's or 20x90's Triplets
Cheers