Wiser Precision BA-7 Sparrow bino adapter.

[Hectocotylus]

If I crank mine down tight nothing will move it


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[Frogman77]

I’m having issues with mine. Would like to see if anyone else is experiencing the same.

I’ve had the adapter come loose probably 10 times so far and I think I’ve diagnosed the problem: when it’s installed, if you push up from the bottom of the arca plate, see pic below,View attachment 772308, the adapter stays tight. But if you push down, as in applying pressure on the top side of the metal contraption, see pic below,View attachment 772307… it will completely come loose with very little pressure. Here’s a screenshot from the video where it popped loose:
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I’ve sent an email with a video demonstrating this to wiser. Anyone else have this issue?

I had the same issue, but it was user error. I wasn’t feeding the tabs in correctly and it wasn’t working. Once I got a hold of wiser precison they walked me through it and it’s been solid.

 

[TheM1DoesMyTalking]

Mine hasn't moved since I installed it. I do bring the allen keys as backup.

 

[rookieforever33]

Sorry you had trouble. But thanks for bumping this thread. I've been looking for something like this to replace my tripod mounted clamp that wasnt overly expensive. I am clumsy as hell so Ill let you know if I break it

 

[sheepdog8404]

I’ve triple checked the routing of the strap and it’s correct. I’ve even intentionally tried routing it a different way but no matter what it easily loses friction and falls off if I push it downward. I’ll let you folks know what Wiser says when they get back to me.

 

[Chad E]

I used mine on a recent hunt. I was really loving it for the low profile and always on aspect. Unfortunately midway through the hunt I had a similar thing happen with it loosening. Now it "pops" tension and becomes loose very easily even after retightening. I've watched the videos I don't think I'm doing it wrong. It's a great concept but I'm gunshy to take it on any longer backpack style hunt.

 

[Frogman77]

I’ve triple checked the routing of the strap and it’s correct. I’ve even intentionally tried routing it a different way but no matter what it easily loses friction and falls off if I push it downward. I’ll let you folks know what Wiser says when they get back to me.

It literally took me two days to figure out I was doing the routing of the strap incorrectly. I was about to return it to wiser out of frustration. When I finally figured it out it was not as intuitive as you would think. Not doubting you, just sharing that the routing wasn’t really clear from the directions and I definitely did it wrong and had the same issues you are.

 

[sheepdog8404]

Would anyone reporting “no issues” be willing to try this on their mount and report back?

 

[BSLugnut]

Over the years I have been trying out the different binocular mounts to attach my binos to a tripod. I have been using Zeiss Victory 10x56 and 8x56 Rangefinder binos since 2014 and they do not have a built-in stud for use with those types of adapters. So I have been limited to the cradle type mounts. Then the Outdoorsmans came out with their Bino Hand and I grabbed one. It worked but it was bulky and required an ARCA plate making it difficult getting my binos in and out of my chest harness. Then Really Right Stuff announced their Cinch bino adapter and I jumped on that with a quickness. This was a vast improvement over the previous models I had used. I have been using the aluminum Cinch which is now called the Cinch Elite for going on 3 years after thinking about it it has been since 2020 Colorado Big Game season so 4 years. I had seen the Aziak adapters but didn't see a reason to try them as I think the Cinch offers more versatility.

Fast forward to January 2024 and Wiser Precision released their BA-7 Sparrow bino adapter that has a CNC aluminum body and a price tag of a measly $39.99. I looked at the pictures and videos and decided to order up two of them. After taxes and shipping they were well under the $130 price tag of the Cinch Elite.

They arrived earlier today. I don't have any field use but I plan to run these during spring turkey and then continue using it for scouting the 2024 big game season. If they prove to be durable and hold up I will continue to run them into hunting season. I will hold on to the cinches even if they just become loaners for friends that don't have any mounts.

If the Wiser proves their salt then might have cornered the market.

Pictures
Wiser top, Cinch middle, Bino Hand bottom
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Locks up tight in my RRS SC-LR clamp
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Wiser designed the ARCA more centered for better balance
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Size difference on the binos
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Wiser on tripod
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Wiser more centered
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Cinch on tripod
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I'll try and keep this thread updated but so far I am likely what I see. Durability and stability from the split strap will be the determining factory. I don't think durability will be a factor as at the end of one of the Wiser videos he is hanging from the strap in a harness.

Edit:
It was asked how they compare while going in and out of the harness. Harness is an 2014 Alaska Guide Creations model "large".

Thanks for the great pics and the post.
How has the Wiser Precision BA-7 Sparrow Bino Adapter held up?
Are there any design changes that you would recommend?