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Hello everyone Welcome to join this group where we can share information and experience about these wonderful mounts made by Charles. I'll try to upload all information I have here and you are also

https://astromart.com/classifieds/astromart-classifieds/mounts-alt-az/show/rare-loaded-nova-hitch-mount-in-excellent-condition In case anyone is interested.

I don’t have an account for AM. Out of interest, what is the price..?! Hi to all on this new platform and to those that have made this possible. Damian (UK)

Asking price $2800 Nova Hitch Alt-Az Mount in excellent condition. A rare copy of the late Charles Riddel's custom-machined masterpiece. This version has all the bells and whistles: * Optional

Hi Howard , Well done and many thanks for setting up this new forum. It's great to have this valuable resource and Charles's legacy preserved and built upon. Hopefully I can make some worthwhile

Hi Pete I've uploaded hitch hiker photos and introduction to "Photos" and "Files" section. I also manually saved all notes from Charles in a word document "Hitch Hiker Notes from Charles" which has

Hi Howard, That's brilliant, thank you and apologies for jumping the gun somewhat. All the best to you Cheers Pete

Thanks Pete. I actually just moved some file here after you made the suggestion. I hope more people can put the files they have here and continue exchanging experience of the mounts made by Charles.

Good on you Howard, great stuff. I'm sure others will contribute in developing this most definitive resource on Charles's creations.

https://astromart.com/classifieds/astromart-classifieds/mounts-alt-az/show/fs-half-hitch-mark-ii-alt-az-mount In case anyone’s interested.

I want to give a brief account of the history and philosophy of the various Hitch mounts, explain the differences between the Half Hitch and the Nova Hitch, and clear up a few misconceptions that are

To continue the overview of the history of the Hitch mounts, I will add the following notes about the Nova Hitch. The Nova Hitch that is being delivered today is absolutely not the same mount that

The FTX is a TOTALLY unrelated design to the older Half Hitch (and Super Half Hitch) mounts. The FTX and Half Hitch have completely different missions. The Half Hitch was developed as a high-end,

Most of the changes to my products have been market-driven Charles Riddel Sep 23, 2012 Let's review a little Hitch History: The original Half Hitch was conceived as a high-end, grab 'n go mount for

Hello all, I have just joined this group, having been a member of the previous group for many years. I am wondering what Half Hitch mounts members of this group have? I have the FTX v.2, FTX v.1,

I bought a FTX v2 and a hitch hiker Astro version from Charles which should be one of the last ones shipped. I also used to have a quarter hitch and a mark II bought on AM. I’m happy with all of

I have an FTX v1 with V2 upgrade parts plus a Hitchhiker Astro version. Cheers

U.K. based observer and imager. I ordered a Nova Hitch ‘off plans’ after wanting one of Charles’ mounts for many years but never being in financial position to order one (to carry my TSA102s)

I have the FTX V.2

I have a FTXv.2, TQR, Astro Hitch HIker, and a Hitch Hiker prototype.