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Home Offers Used Telescopes & Accessories Customer Return - Horizon 8115 2-Way Heavy Duty Tripod
Return Item as new with warranty - The First Horizon 8115 heavy duty tripod is a popular full height tripod that combines excellent stability, with precise control, and is ideal for a wide variety of optical equipment. Comfortably manages all Spotting Scopes and Observation Binoculars with up to 100mm Diameter lenses. Can be used effectively in the field and relied upon to provide years of service with clever design features including twist lock adjustable legs and spiked and rubber adjustable feet. Recommended for Serious Nature Observing, Astronomical Observing and Video applications. Supplied with a quick release plate and standard 1/4ww thread that suits most Binoculars, Spotting scopes and large Cameras with long lenses.Recommended for giant binoculars and spotting scopes up to 100mm apertures, perfect for 20x80 or 25x100 giant binoculars when used for astronomy, high enough for use standing up avoiding back strain or neck craning. Additional quick release plates are available (see related products below).Extends to an impressive height - The tripod remains stable even when extended, due to a bracket that locked the legs into place We especially liked the way in which the adaptor plate was fitted into the mount, which is held in place by a sprung locking mechanism. Telescopes are expensive, so its worth making sure they are securely attached.BBC Sky At Night MagazineMaximum Height (fully extended): 180cm Minimum Height (retracted): 78cm Quick-Adjust Vertical Tension Geared 31cm Centre Column with Lock & Brace 360° Panning, -90° to +60° Vertical Adjustment 3-Section Heavy-Duty Tubular Aluminium Legs Bubble-Level for Accurate Levelling Heavy-Duty Twist-Type Leg-Locks with Rubber Grips Self-Levelling Rubber Feet with Screw-out Metal Spikes Weight 3.58kg
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