Vixen to Losmandy? HEQ5 Saddle

[Saturn488]

I have been reading about the saddle upgrade for the HEQ5. For anyone who has done it is it worth it?

Also, would changing from a vixen dovetail to a losmandy make a difference? I know it will add a bit more weight but would it improve any stability and is it worth it?

[pmrid (Peter)]

I have scopes with different bars. The upgrade to Losmandy is easy - just release the 3 grub screws holding the Vixen puck then whack in the Losmandy puck and saddle and tighten the grub screws. Done. 5 minutes. And reversible if you want to change scopes. A bit heavier but it’s minor.

[Saturn488]

Originally Posted by pmrid

I have scopes with different bars. The upgrade to Losmandy is easy - just release the 3 grub screws holding the Vixen puck then whack in the Losmandy puck and saddle and tighten the grub screws. Done. 5 minutes. And reversible if you want to change scopes. A bit heavier but it’s minor.

Yep, worth it though for the price?