where to put my tripod

eatalotapeaches · 04-14-2009, 08:55 AM

I want to take my full size tripod on trips. Where can I mount it that won't get banged up. It's a aluminum Monfrotto Bogan and I'm using Jessie's but without the lid racks. I don't want metal banging and scraping on metal on long trips. Has anybody got an idea of what I can put the tripod inside and then strap down? Also, the head end is oversized with 3 large handles.

moto-treks · 04-14-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by eatalotapeaches

I want to take my full size tripod on trips. Where can I mount it that won't get banged up. It's a aluminum Monfrotto Bogan and I'm using Jessie's but without the lid racks. I don't want metal banging and scraping on metal on long trips. Has anybody got an idea of what I can put the tripod inside and then strap down? Also, the head end is oversized with 3 large handles.

Take the head off and put the legs in a pvc pipe. I've not done it, but that's how I'm thinking of carrying my tripod.

FotoTEX · 04-14-2009, 05:31 PM

Wrap the legs in the insulation used for outdoor pipes. The dark grey foamm stuff. Works well. I have carried a tripod to Alaska with no issues. Tape over the legs to hold in place. Cheap solution.

JayElDee · 04-15-2009, 03:42 PM

bumps and scrapes give it character.
I think it's going to be hard to do. Maybe a soft tripod case and rok straps or bungee?

The pipe insulation would work but where do you store it when not in use?

brianjonesphoto · 04-15-2009, 04:02 PM

get a cheaper tripod for dedicated moto/water use. I've got a bogen 3001 that I use when ever I don't want to trash my "good" one.

Global Rider · 04-17-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by eatalotapeaches

I want to take my full size tripod on trips.

Define "full size". I have a Manfrotto 714SHB that is 14" packed and is 48" fully extended.

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Originally Posted by eatalotapeaches

Where can I mount it that won't get banged up.

My tripod fits in my GiVi E52 Maxia top case with room to spare...

castle-of-teck · 11-30-2009, 04:27 AM

I had a plastic hose manufactured to store my tripod while traveling :

unpacked:

inside with ballhead protected from dust and water :

On the bike :

It´s not mounted perfectly, only for the pic. But u get the idea :

It´s basically a hose for tubes to be used on Trucks, 125mm Diameter outside, length 70cm to fit the Manfrotto 190XPROB and the Ballhead´s Dimension.

04-14-2009, 08:55 AM	#1
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JayElDee not saying what I mean Joined: May 2007 Location: The City that Care Forgot Oddometer: 507	bumps and scrapes give it character. I think it's going to be hard to do. Maybe a soft tripod case and rok straps or bungee? The pipe insulation would work but where do you store it when not in use? __________________ Travels With Stella! Colorado_________________ __Take Two Journeys_______________________ Travels With Stella! Out West_________________ _Mardi Gras New Orleans 2009_______________ Travels with Stella! In Appalachia ______________ Mardi Gras 2010__________________________ Travels With Stella! Arkansas...again

04-15-2009, 04:02 PM	#5
brianjonesphoto Single Track Noob Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Marysville, Wa Oddometer: 1,455	get a cheaper tripod for dedicated moto/water use. I've got a bogen 3001 that I use when ever I don't want to trash my "good" one. __________________ Brian Mine: 07 DL650 ABS, 99 DR350SEx, 05 Montesa 4RT Her's: 02 KL250 Super Sherpa www.PhotoSupportNW.com

11-30-2009, 04:27 AM	#7
castle-of-teck DL1000 A Joined: Aug 2007 Location: South of Germany Oddometer: 27	I had a plastic hose manufactured to store my tripod while traveling : unpacked: inside with ballhead protected from dust and water : On the bike : It´s not mounted perfectly, only for the pic. But u get the idea : It´s basically a hose for tubes to be used on Trucks, 125mm Diameter outside, length 70cm to fit the Manfrotto 190XPROB and the Ballhead´s Dimension. __________________ ABS for the Vee Strom ? It´s been done, see http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php/topic,7839.0.html

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04-14-2009, 05:31 PM	#3
FotoTEX Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Granbury Texas Oddometer: 2,405	Wrap the legs in the insulation used for outdoor pipes. The dark grey foamm stuff. Works well. I have carried a tripod to Alaska with no issues. Tape over the legs to hold in place. Cheap solution.