Inspired by Luke and some others that I have seen, I wanted to make my trekking poles more versatile. I am already going to use them not only for hiking but to pitch my SL5. Still, there was more that could be done. I really like having shooting sticks depending on the hunting situation and this seemed like a slam dunk. Unlike others, I didn't want to just insert a piece of all-thread as I like the idea of having the flush top not only to palm the pole when descending down a hill but also so I didn't want that thread sticking out when I use the pole to pitch the tent. So, I decided to get some inserts.
I picked up these inserts from Home Depot and a piece of all-thread.
I didn't do any precise drilling or crazy measuring as I didn't really know what I would be drilling into. All I did was make sure I was in front of the pin that holds the strap in. From there I drilled out a hole just smaller than the insert. With a little care the insert is screwed in. It bulged the rubber a little but it isn't too bad. I may try to trim that up but I think it is fine as it is.
From an old set of shooting sticks I pulled off the yoke and hacked off a couple pieces of all-thread (obviously not measured very precisely.
Tada, shooting sticks. I could also do the same with a yoke from a monopod shooting stick but hell if I couldn't figure out where I strategically placed it so I wouldn't forget it.
Double bonus, I now have monopods that can be used with any camera with a threaded mount as well as a GoPro.
Anyway, I will have to report back once I actually get a chance to use these in the field but I figured that maybe somebody out there might find it helpful.
I picked up these inserts from Home Depot and a piece of all-thread.
I didn't do any precise drilling or crazy measuring as I didn't really know what I would be drilling into. All I did was make sure I was in front of the pin that holds the strap in. From there I drilled out a hole just smaller than the insert. With a little care the insert is screwed in. It bulged the rubber a little but it isn't too bad. I may try to trim that up but I think it is fine as it is.
From an old set of shooting sticks I pulled off the yoke and hacked off a couple pieces of all-thread (obviously not measured very precisely.
Tada, shooting sticks. I could also do the same with a yoke from a monopod shooting stick but hell if I couldn't figure out where I strategically placed it so I wouldn't forget it.
Double bonus, I now have monopods that can be used with any camera with a threaded mount as well as a GoPro.
Anyway, I will have to report back once I actually get a chance to use these in the field but I figured that maybe somebody out there might find it helpful.