Tripod Leg wrapper

[Atul Mohidekar]

I have been using these Tri-Pads for over 10 years and never thought of replacing them:

http://www.apogeephoto.com/laird_photo.htm

They are less expensive at B&H:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...&sku=800511786

You might find this interesting, too:

Tripod Leg Wraps and Padding Solutions:
http://www.earthboundlight.com/photo...leg-wraps.html


// Atul

[Steve Clark]

I`ve found the bicycle handlebar tape to work well. It doesn`t add much to the diameter of the legs and insulates nicely. I find that taping the ends with black photo tape works better than electricians tape. So far it`s been in place for 7-8 years with no need to replace.

[Louie Powell]

Start by taking your tripod with you to the hardware store so you end up with the best diameter – it comes in two designer colors: Zone 1 and Zone 3. . . . . Now the hard part: cut a piece of tape the length of the longitudinal opening; have someone help you close the foam as much as necessary to make it snug (you don't have to close the gap completely); position the tap over the opening and affix it with hand compression.

In addition to choosing between Zone I and Zone III, there is also a choice regarding the longitudinal seam. Our local home center carries a version that has a strip of double-stick tape applied in the seam. If you get that variety, it isn't necessary to apply tape along the seam, and the job can be done with only two hands.

[archivue]

grips for tennis raquets ?
or try http://www3.3m.com/catalog/us/en001/...er/output_html

[Doug Dolde]

But why do it at all?

[archivue]

frozen legs in winter !

[Eric James]

But why do it at all?

Foam insulation provides padding (I'm not too sure that the handlebar foam tape would offer the same degree of padding). I trust my ballhead and clamp enough to relocate with camera and lens attached to the tripod; I carry the setup over my shoulder and this can be mighty uncomfortable with unpadded legs, especially on uneven terrain. When hiking I often carry my tripod in a hand - here the form provides a more comfortable grip. I can set up faster and the pack carries better sans tripod...and it doesn't hurt to have a defensive weapon ready in moose and bear country - thankfully I've never had to swing the thing, but on a number of occasions I've held my extended tripod overhead - antler style - while trying to figure out how to maneuver past a moose.

In addition to choosing between Zone I and Zone III, there is also a choice regarding the longitudinal seam. Our local home center carries a version that has a strip of double-stick tape applied in the seam. If you get that variety, it isn't necessary to apply tape along the seam, and the job can be done with only two hands.

A representative of the Alaska Duct Tape Coalition should be arriving at your door momentarily

[Dave Parker]

I have been using the long foam pieces they sell for swimming pool fun for years now, my current tripods have Orange, Green and Blue on them, I love being non-conformist when it comes to gear!

But they are just like pipe insulation, I just have to cut the slit and then a bit of rubber cement and I am set to go.

Dave

[John Voss]

my current tripods have Orange, Green and Blue on them, I love being non-conformist when it comes to gear!

Okay, Dave, but how do you hike and photograph in those huge clown-shoes, baggy pants, and big orange three fingered gloves??