I have bought some insulation tubes at a hardware store to protect the legs of my 3021, so I was done for a few bucks. After all I am Dutch, so why would I buy dedicated foam leg protector things when I can do it cheaper with foam insulation tubes :-)
On Thursday 13 May 2004 23:28, Christian wrote: FJW> The other day I was noticing that, as I put weight on my bogen 3221 tripod FJW> (*ist D, Sigma 300/4 and 1.4x TC and StudioBall QR) one of the upper leg FJW> sections was loose. The tripod was sinking below me. So I went home, got a FJW> socket wrench and tightened the locking mechanism. Well, after a turn or FJW> two I heard a loud "POP!" and that was the end of that. The clamp thingy FJW> had cracked. Strangely enough, the tripod still holds the camera and lens FJW> without moving, but I can't put pressure on it to steady it. FJW> FJW> So I bought a new tripod. A 3021B Pro. While I was at it, I ordered the FJW> foam leg protector things as well. Oh, and since I was in a money spending FJW> mood I ordered a 681B Monopod with 3232 swivel head. Oh and I needed a QR FJW> base plate for the monopod too so I bought a StudioBall QR base. And then I FJW> remembered that Kirk had new QR plates for the D so I got one of those too FJW> (for the D-BG1 to be exact). FJW> FJW> The tripod, monopod and accessories arrived in a day or two and I am more FJW> than happy with them. I've never used a monopod before so it is taking some FJW> getting used to, but so far so good. I am going to the zoo Sunday and it FJW> will get a workout there. FJW> FJW> As for the foam tripod leg things, well, the tripod is already padded so I FJW> don't need them. So they are for sale: FJW> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&s ku=162680&is=REG FJW> FJW> Bogen 3430 Tripod Leg Protectors fits 3011, 3021 and 3401 Tripods. I'm sure FJW> they will fit any tripod with the same upper leg section dimensions as those FJW> indicated. Brand new, never used, but not in original packaging US$25.00 FJW> plus shipping. International is fine too. FJW> FJW> Christian FJW> FJW> FJW> FJW> -- Frits W�thrich
