Paul,

I tried a soft case some time ago, but found it didn't offer too much
protection. Since then, I added the scopesaver table and decided not to
remove it, but rather keep it on all the time. With the SS, the tripod
makes a very odd shape package, which makes it even more difficult to find a
suitable bag or box to act as a carry case. I've concluded that a hard case
(even if I made it myself) would be too large and cumbersome to use. I have
finally decided to simply wrap the tripod in a blanket when transporting
it...it works.

Al
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2001 1:49 PM
Subject: [M]: Tripod transport


> Does anyone have any suggestions or views about a case for
> transporting a LX200 tripod (8" f/10 version)?
>
> Up to now I've been using the box it came in, which works OK, but
> it's bulky and doesn't fit nicely in the back of my vehicle. Also
> since I added a Mounting Assistant (what a pleasure) it doesn't fit
> in the box particularly well.
>
> What would probably do the trick is a large duffle bag with
> convenient handles, but I suspect finding one big enough might be
> tricky. Also I'm a little concerned about the knobs that tighten the
> legs - I've seen many pictures of tripods where these are battered or
> missing.
>
> I could have a custom hard case made, but I'm damned if I want to
> cough up another couple of hundred bucks. I should point out that I'm
> not very handy with my hands, so constructing something like that
> myself would be difficult :^)
>
> (The OTA is already comfortable in a Pelican case)
>
>
> --
>
> Paul Rodman
>
>

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