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Originally Posted by AstroJunk
Fully packed to fully functional in under 20 mins is realistic, 10 at a push if you don't stop to chat! And it's just as quick to put it back at the end of the night.
As for ladders - that 86 cm platform would work for me at 6' tall - but would be no use for anyone shorter, and you will share won't you 
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Now that is something to think about....
Isn't your scope 8' to the EP at zenith? An 86cm high platform (2' 10.25")would mean only another 5' 1.75" of height is needed to the EP, doesn't it? Now I know that my eyes are not at the peak of my skull, but allowing for loss of 3.5" for eye to skull-peak difference, and then adding .25" for additional height courtesy of the soles of my shoes (minus the diamonds),
wouldn't a person who is 5' 5" be able to reach the EP?
I am 5' 10" ish, so I figure that is perfect for me. I am confident even Ausastronomer is at least 5' 5". And those requirements are only at zenith. Anything lower than zenith, and severely height-challenged people (and the kids) will be able to see as well.
It's a good point you have raised.
