I don't know what Ken uses, but I use preformed foam pipe insulation on
the top section of each leg. It is easily obtainable at most home supply
stores and very inexpensive. Not only is it warmer to handle, it
provides padding when you are carrying the tripod, whether over the
shoulder or on a sling. I've ended up leaving it on my tripod year
round.
Daryl Hurley
Topeka, KS
On Tue, 9 Jan 2001 14:36:14 -0700 "Chris O'Neill" <coneill@xxxxxxxxxxx>
writes:
> Those are good tips, Ken, but...
>
> On 9 Jan 2001, at 10:36, Ken Norton wrote:
>
> > Insulate the legs of your tripod. The difference is
> > staggering!
>
> What do you use???? And, does that mean you carry around your
> insulated tripod with the legs fully extended, or do you "apply" the
>
> insulation after each time you extend the legs?
>
> Just curious.
>
> Chris
> (Who prefers to do his cold weather shooting INDOORS!) :-)
>
> ---
> I'm *not* a Zuikoholic.... I'm a Zuikohobbiest!
> Chris O'Neill (coneill@xxxxxxxxxxx)
> http://www.nucleus.com/~coneill
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