[erick (Eric)]

When I got my 20x80s, I realised that my Velbon tripod was not up to the job. Generally supported them OK, but couldn't get particularly high altitude before I got tangled up in the tripod and, worse still, a little wind and the image would jump around.

So I looked to see what I could buy - Gulp at the $US prices! Time to build my own.

Below is a shot of the mount dismantled, ready to pack in the car, and two shots set up - overall views.

(yes, they are not 20x80s but my new pair of 30x100s mounted - I couldn't resist.)