Outdoorsmans tripod center post mod

[sr80]

I did a little weight savings on my outdoorsmans tripod. My tripod is the original medium which they dont make anymore. So it only has one leg extension, perfect for sitting while glassing. I found the spec for the medium as 41.6 oz. Mine weighs in at 38.4 oz with the neoprene leg covers, i could save some weight by leaving those but i like them. I ordered the carbon fibre tubes on amazon for $34 CAD (came in a two pack) and then i removed the threaded section that has the tripod head stud from an old junky tripod and glued it into the tube.

 

[Wheels]

No issues with crushing the carbon fiber when tightening down the set screw?

 

[sr80]

no not at all, it doesnt have to be cranked down excessively tight

 

[snowymtnwolf]

Do you want to sell the center section you took out ?

I need one because I thought I’d be OK without one and I prefer to stand when glassing


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[Darren D]

I did a little weight savings on my outdoorsmans tripod. My tripod is the original medium which they dont make anymore. So it only has one leg extension, perfect for sitting while glassing. I found the spec for the medium as 41.6 oz. Mine weighs in at 38.4 oz with the neoprene leg covers, i could save some weight by leaving those but i like them. I ordered the carbon fibre tubes on amazon for $34 CAD (came in a two pack) and then i removed the threaded section that has the tripod head stud from an old junky tripod and glued it into the tube.

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I like it. Ordered a CF tube to do the same to my Slik 633.

 

[sr80]

I like it. Ordered a CF tube to do the same to my Slik 633.

I also did the same to my slik 632

 

[TheBootBowhunting]

I also did the same to my slik 632

You have a link for the ones you bought for the 632? Or what diameter Im looking for on amazon?

 

[david2duck]

Do you want to sell the center section you took out ?

I need one because I thought I’d be OK without one and I prefer to stand when glassing


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Do you still need a center post? I think I have an extra in the garage I can look for if so.