Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Alan, et al, OpTech makes leg wraps for tripods. They can be reached at +1 (800) 251-7815. You can also find them at www.optechusa.com Peter K - -----Original Message----- From: Tim Spragens [mailto:t.spragens@cityweb.de] Sent: Monday, February 22, 1999 10:10 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: [Leica] Re: aluminium pods cold hands Alan Ball wrote: > I've had trouble on the coldest days this winter just handling my Gitzo > tripod (would have been the same with a regular monopod). The hands > would almost stick to it. Just wondered if you have ever tried carbon > fibre based hardware and if that made a real difference in freezing > weather ? Try wrapping the outer tube of the telescoping leg. Some use foam tubes, though it is bulky. I've used a rubber and cork bicycle handlebar tape which insulates as well as pads. No more skin loss, and fewer dents in the tube. I'll give up my aging Tiltall when I can't carry it anymore. Regards, Tim