Promaster XC525C weight loss

[Elite]

Hey guys so in a effot to always lose weight out of my pack I decided to lighten up the tripod. Hopefully it is helpful to someone else who doesn’t need such a high tripod.

So I started by removing the 2 bottom sections of the legs and installing a simple rubber cap over the exposed threads. I also removed the foam portion on the one leg and cut down the existing handle on the head. I now have the promaster XC525C with a Sirui VA5 that weighs 2.6 pounds. Not the lightest setup that is available but it is extremely sturdy and the head is amazing to use.

Shepherd Hardware 8759E Leg Tips 5/8-Inch Inside Diameter Rubber Chair Leg Caps, 24 Pack, Black: Amazon.ca: Tools & Home Improvement

Shepherd Hardware 8759E Leg Tips 5/8-Inch Inside Diameter Rubber Chair Leg Caps, 24 Pack, Black: Amazon.ca: Tools & Home Improvement

www.amazon.ca

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[Farmerlentz]

Did the same thing to mine so far it's been great

 

[sneaky]

I just weighed mine, all leg sections still intact, with my Outdoorsmans regular panhead. 2lb 11.9oz.

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[rbljack]

Do you have a link to where you bought the rubber caps? I have the exact same tripod and this would be great for lightening it up for backpack use!

 

[Buddha]

I removed the lowest leg sections. 5/8 in caps would not fit. I used 3/4 in. caps that fit well.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/dorman-autograde/dorman-autograde-rubber-bypass-cap/dag0/493101?q=dorman+bypass+cap+3%2F4+inch&pos=3

These caps are heavy, at 1.3 ounces for 3. Are the caps described in the first post of lighter weight, or have others found light weight caps?
I did not remove the next leg sections as described in the first post, but I would think the cap for that leg section would need to be at lease 0.8 in diameter, as the threads to be covered are about 0.84 in.

 

[pirogue]

Did they stop making the shorter Promaster?

 

[MattB]

Can you still use it standing?

 

[Buddha]

With the lowest leg sections removed it is 39 1/2 inches to the table. With the center column extended 48 1/2 inches. I am 5' 10 in. With the column extend extended about 6 in. it is fine for standing behind an angled spotter. It is too low for binoculars .