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Height of G11G on folding tripod

 

I have been unable to find the height from the ground to the center of the saddle for a G11G when on the folding HD tripod. ?Could someone provide me with that number?
wes Bolin
 

Bill
My "flimsy" tape measure shows 50.5 inches with the legs at minimum length.? Measured from the floor to the separation of the two clamp pieces.? Hope that is close enough.
Wes

On Sat, Oct 10, 2020 at 9:47 PM Bill Tschumy <bill@...> wrote:
I have been unable to find the height from the ground to the center of the saddle for a G11G when on the folding HD tripod.? Could someone provide me with that number?

wes Bolin
 

Bill
Its closer to 51 inches from floor to top of saddle clamps.
Wes

On Sun, Oct 11, 2020 at 8:41 AM wes Bolin via <k5apl41=[email protected]> wrote:
Bill
My "flimsy" tape measure shows 50.5 inches with the legs at minimum length.? Measured from the floor to the separation of the two clamp pieces.? Hope that is close enough.
Wes

On Sat, Oct 10, 2020 at 9:47 PM Bill Tschumy <bill@...> wrote:
I have been unable to find the height from the ground to the center of the saddle for a G11G when on the folding HD tripod.? Could someone provide me with that number?

 

On Sun, Oct 11, 2020 at 07:41 AM, wes Bolin wrote:
My "flimsy" tape measure shows 50.5 inches with the legs at minimum length.? Measured from the floor to the separation of the two clamp pieces.? Hope that is close enough.
Wes,

Yes, that is accurate enough. ?This is with the legs at “minimum” length? ?That seems higher than expected. ?Do you know what it is with the legs extended?

Basically, I’m thinking of putting a TEC 180 on it and want to make sure I’m not totally sitting on the floor when looking near zenith.

Bill
 

Hi Bill,

You may very well want to add a 12" Pier Extension.
It was a great accessory that also allowed me to extend my safety limits, for greater range of movement, as well as a very convenient place to attach stuff...

(I used home-depot 2" wide double sided non-sticky velcro, wrapped tightly with the hook side against the mount) wrapped edge to edge,
giving me velcro loops over nearly the entire height of the extension, to place nearly everything I needed to attach, anywhere around the?
extension.) It doesn't slip, and leaves no adhesive residue to clean off.

You *CAN* also remove the standard 4" (extension ?) that comes with the tripod, and actually only have the 12" extension, or simply add it to the top and get 16" of height between the tripod and bottom of RA.

I would be concerned however with a long(er) heavier scope using the tripod without extending the legs at least a little, for a wider footprint to prevent any possibly of tipping.

I usually extend my tripod legs about 12-16 inches, that accomplishes two things, it provides a wider footprint and raises the leg adjustment knobs so I don't have to bend over as much.
The legs extend a long way. Most of the height of the tripod.
I have used a 12" LX200 with metal dewshield, 120mm guide scope and all the trimmings, using (3)? 21# counterweights with absolute stability. The FHD tripods are incredibly sturdy and stable.

Thanks,
Astronut Tim
wes Bolin
 

Sorry Bill.? Just packed it up for Eldorado Star Party.? The legs were minimum height.? And I have the G11T model.
Wes

On Sun, Oct 11, 2020 at 9:44 AM Bill Tschumy <bill@...> wrote:
On Sun, Oct 11, 2020 at 07:41 AM, wes Bolin wrote:
My "flimsy" tape measure shows 50.5 inches with the legs at minimum length.? Measured from the floor to the separation of the two clamp pieces.? Hope that is close enough.
Wes,

Yes, that is accurate enough.? This is with the legs at “minimum” length?? That seems higher than expected.? Do you know what it is with the legs extended?

Basically, I’m thinking of putting a TEC 180 on it and want to make sure I’m not totally sitting on the floor when looking near zenith.

Bill

 

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Wes,

Oh man, I’d love to go to the Eldorado SP. ?When I lived in Austin that was one of my favorites.

If anyone has a G11 with the legs extended and can make the measurement, I’d appreciate it. ?However, if it is 51” collapsed, I suspect I will be fine.

Bill

On Oct 11, 2020, at 10:38 AM, wes Bolin <k5apl41@...> wrote:

Sorry Bill.? Just packed it up for Eldorado Star Party.? The legs were minimum height.? And I have the G11T model.
Wes

On Sun, Oct 11, 2020 at 9:44 AM Bill Tschumy <bill@...> wrote:
On Sun, Oct 11, 2020 at 07:41 AM, wes Bolin wrote:
My "flimsy" tape measure shows 50.5 inches with the legs at minimum length.? Measured from the floor to the separation of the two clamp pieces.? Hope that is close enough.
Wes,

Yes, that is accurate enough.? This is with the legs at “minimum” length?? That seems higher than expected.? Do you know what it is with the legs extended?

Basically, I’m thinking of putting a TEC 180 on it and want to make sure I’m not totally sitting on the floor when looking near zenith.

Bill



--?
Bill Tschumy
Otherwise -- Longmont, CO
wes Bolin
 

It will be a reduced number this year, Bill.? I'll measure when I set up there (legs fully extended).? My largest scope is an AP130edfGT.??
I'll be in touch.
Wes

On Sun, Oct 11, 2020 at 11:55 AM Bill Tschumy <bill@...> wrote:
Wes,

Oh man, I’d love to go to the Eldorado SP.? When I lived in Austin that was one of my favorites.

If anyone has a G11 with the legs extended and can make the measurement, I’d appreciate it.? However, if it is 51” collapsed, I suspect I will be fine.

Bill

On Oct 11, 2020, at 10:38 AM, wes Bolin <k5apl41@...> wrote:

Sorry Bill.? Just packed it up for Eldorado Star Party.? The legs were minimum height.? And I have the G11T model.
Wes

On Sun, Oct 11, 2020 at 9:44 AM Bill Tschumy <bill@...> wrote:
On Sun, Oct 11, 2020 at 07:41 AM, wes Bolin wrote:
My "flimsy" tape measure shows 50.5 inches with the legs at minimum length.? Measured from the floor to the separation of the two clamp pieces.? Hope that is close enough.
Wes,

Yes, that is accurate enough.? This is with the legs at “minimum” length?? That seems higher than expected.? Do you know what it is with the legs extended?

Basically, I’m thinking of putting a TEC 180 on it and want to make sure I’m not totally sitting on the floor when looking near zenith.

Bill



--?
Bill Tschumy
Otherwise -- Longmont, CO
wes Bolin
 

Hey Bill
Here at ESP and a great night last night.? My G11T is set up next to friend Tim's TEC180 on Paramount, and I do recommend an extension.? The 180 is a pretty good sized scope.? It showed Mars in detail when the sky finally settled down.? I'll try to get a photo?of our set-ups tonight.? Your friend Mike with a 16 inch Dob is set up next to us.
I'll be back,
Wes

On Sun, Oct 11, 2020 at 10:00 PM wes Bolin <k5apl41@...> wrote:
It will be a reduced number this year, Bill.? I'll measure when I set up there (legs fully extended).? My largest scope is an AP130edfGT.??
I'll be in touch.
Wes

On Sun, Oct 11, 2020 at 11:55 AM Bill Tschumy <bill@...> wrote:
Wes,

Oh man, I’d love to go to the Eldorado SP.? When I lived in Austin that was one of my favorites.

If anyone has a G11 with the legs extended and can make the measurement, I’d appreciate it.? However, if it is 51” collapsed, I suspect I will be fine.

Bill

On Oct 11, 2020, at 10:38 AM, wes Bolin <k5apl41@...> wrote:

Sorry Bill.? Just packed it up for Eldorado Star Party.? The legs were minimum height.? And I have the G11T model.
Wes

On Sun, Oct 11, 2020 at 9:44 AM Bill Tschumy <bill@...> wrote:
On Sun, Oct 11, 2020 at 07:41 AM, wes Bolin wrote:
My "flimsy" tape measure shows 50.5 inches with the legs at minimum length.? Measured from the floor to the separation of the two clamp pieces.? Hope that is close enough.
Wes,

Yes, that is accurate enough.? This is with the legs at “minimum” length?? That seems higher than expected.? Do you know what it is with the legs extended?

Basically, I’m thinking of putting a TEC 180 on it and want to make sure I’m not totally sitting on the floor when looking near zenith.

Bill



--?
Bill Tschumy
Otherwise -- Longmont, CO

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