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keitaro 06-10-2010 11:38 PM

Tripod leg wraps
 
does anyone know of any good tripod leg wraps? i would like to protect my cf tripod, and hands from the cold.

thanks!

Senna4ever 06-11-2010 12:05 AM

Leg wraps won't do anything to protect you from the cold, as carbon fibre is not a very good heat conductor.

keitaro 06-16-2010 03:02 PM

How is CF in terms of durability? I know in terms of Aerospace, CF is used extensively now. CF parts in aerospace are monitored closely for signs of internal failure, through constant non-destructive testing. IIRC its usually the core that gets damage though.

The reason I ask is, that CF tripods are expensive. If they get damaged easily and break, I would like to at least add some protection to make them last longer (hopefully forever).

StealthFighter 06-16-2010 03:14 PM

go to home depot and get some pipe insulation.

Senna4ever 06-18-2010 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keitaro (Post 6994409)
How is CF in terms of durability? I know in terms of Aerospace, CF is used extensively now. CF parts in aerospace are monitored closely for signs of internal failure, through constant non-destructive testing. IIRC its usually the core that gets damage though.

The reason I ask is, that CF tripods are expensive. If they get damaged easily and break, I would like to at least add some protection to make them last longer (hopefully forever).

It's quite durable. I treat my Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 like shit, and it's still going strong. I've got scratches and dings everwhere from dropping it, as I will often have the legs folded in monopod mode, and I'm too lazy to spread the legs after taking off the camera so I just let it tip over onto the ground. My Manfrotto 468MGRC2 head just broke from too many impacts, but I just have to buy a cheap part to fix it. With Manfrotto, you can always buy replacement parts, unlike some of the lower end brand names. I think Manfrotto guarantees replacement parts up to 10 years after a certain model is discontinued.

Aerospace parts go through way more stress than a CF tripod ever will.


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