Does anyone know the name of the company that sells tripod cushioning used to make carrying it more comfortable?
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Does anyone know the name of the company that sells tripod cushioning used to make carrying it more comfortable?
Mine is from Op/Tech USA.
http://optechusa.com/
I have Tri-Pad covers on my Gitzo Carbon and have been happy with them:
http://www.apogeephoto.com/laird_photo.htm
A cheap alternative when you are in a crunch is water pipe insulators sold at places like hardware stores, Home Depots, etc. There are very common here in Canada along with other insulating materials. Dark grey, about 2-3 feet in length each, and they have a slit along one side. The foam is a little coarser too than the proper covers I have seen.
Not perfect, but for a buck or two each, they get the job done.
joe
I have always used pipe insulation on my tripod legs, they make in gray or tan here in the states, I have also used a product called water noodles, sold at walmart and other discount stores, they are a bit thicker and come in various neon colors, it look odd, but sure draws the comments with I set up!
LOL :D
Dave
I have used bicycle handlebar padded tape. I use double stick tape to make it adhere, and it absorbs the sweat from my hands. An added bonus is that it comes in various colors, I have red on my carbon fiber tripod and it makes it very visible.
Mike
I also use hot water pipe insulation and duct tape; not pretty, but the price is right!
I use Grip Tape, available from www.grip-tek.com. It doesn't provide a great deal of padding, but the insulation is more that adequate for CF or aluminum legs, and it affords some leg protection. At seven years and counting on a couple of my CF tripods, it has proven quite durable. It's adhesive backed, so it's easy to install. Unlike many other coverings I've tried, it's also reasonably easy to remove.
A friend showed me his new (to him, aka used) tripod today that he bought with Manfrotto neorene wraps. I've never seen before, but they are really nice. Worth tracking down.
A sling may be the handiest carrying aid. It's a slight nuisance to keep it on the tripod, but still worthwhile.