Hi,
It is very tricky working out what the story really is. I have just bought the EQ6 Pro (which incidentally appears to have gone back down to $1,495 at
http://www.telescopeshop.com.au/Tele..._Mounts/#35087 ). After reading about the EQ6 and it’s payload for the last 3 years since buying my 10” dob, I am very surprised to see only 2 x 6mm bolts which supposedly hang onto the potential 25kg payload. While the mount looks fantastic, I can’t see how to safely attach any weight to it. Perhaps top grade high tensile bolts will be fine. I’m sure other’s expertise on this forum will allay both my concerns and your wonderings.
Bruce