Sirui VA-5 Head Plate Tension Screw Replacement

[LargeAvos]

I've been using my Sirui ST-125 tripod with the VA-5 head for a bit now and am frustrated with the tensioning screw for the top plates. I have 2 different style plates both from Sirui but they don't fit the same. I've seen people complaining about the same thing and am wondering if anyone has seen or made a change to the tensioning screw allowing you to spin it continuously until it locks Similar to Area 419 Arca Clamp with an enlarged turning knob.

If I don't find anything I will probably end up making something... But just want to see if there is anything out there yet.

 

[sram9102]

You could probably just break the tab on the adjustment knob off and it would be free to spin 360 degrees.

 

[gilby]

I have the same problem, and have just dealt with it so far. If you end up making something post a picture of your solution.

 

[fnf01]

Did you or anyone end up with a fix or replacement for this? About to grind the knob off myself but the screw is on back order so a bit hesitant

 

[LargeAvos]

I ended up switching heads to a ball head for shooting off of. Glassing isn’t as nice though.

 

[kpk]

Did you or anyone end up with a fix or replacement for this? About to grind the knob off myself but the screw is on back order so a bit hesitant

I really dislike that stupid locking knob as well.

You'd have to grind the locking pin and the knob itself to clear the handle.

 

[rcb2000]

Not sure if this is what you guys are talking about?

VA 5 fix

 

[kpk]

Not sure if this is what you guys are talking about?

VA 5 fix

Kind of. I think the common gripe is that you can only turn that knob a quarter turn before you have to pull and reposition it on the nut when switching between different plates. It would be nice if that knob would rotate completely. I run a RRS cinch on my binos and the Sirui plates on everything else - It's a pain switching between them quickly.