Using tripods in the water

I know this is a stupid question, but I'm going to ask anyhow. A heavier tripod will be less subject to movement from water currents when placed in a stream or river, right?

Just a tip for protection is to put garbage bags over the legs.

I never worried about them, but that's a good point! Thanks!

NSWESP wrote in post #5967096
Just a tip for protection is to put garbage bags over the legs.

Wouldn't that create more drag, in a stream, causing more vibration/movement?

When I used my monopod in a stream, I took it home and dried it out the best I could and lubed up what I could get to with some lightweight oil. I didn't have any problems with it until I had to send it in for replacement due to an unrelated incident.

I've done this several times (well, more very deep watery mud) and after each time I've fully disassembled each leg section, given it a clean and put it all back together afterwards - no issues here. Tripod is a Feisol CT-3442.

Urgh... I dont know if Im going to be able to stick mine in the mud or water!

i use my Gitzo in salt water, mud, lakes and pretty much everything else. the most important thing is to take it apart when you get back home and clean all the joints from the salt and other crap.

blonde wrote in post #5968282
i use my Gitzo in salt water, mud, lakes and pretty much everything else. the most important thing is to take it apart when you get back home and clean all the joints from the salt and other crap.

How do you recommend cleaning it Blonde? What do use? Just water and soap? If so what soap, cleaning product, etc?

But does anybody have an answer to the OP's question?

The_Camera_Poser wrote in post #5967086
I know this is a stupid question, but I'm going to ask anyhow. A heavier tripod will be less subject to movement from water currents when placed in a stream or river, right?

It depends on the shape of the legs in the water, the "feet" of the legs, and what it is resting on. All things equal? Yes, the heavier, the better.

ben_r_ wrote in post #5968299
How do you recommend cleaning it Blonde? What do use? Just water and soap? If so what soap, cleaning product, etc?

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PacAce wrote in post #5968662
But does anybody have an answer to the OP's question?

come on Leo, you know that it does not work like that

seriously, i think that the materiel of the legs, the shape of the legs, what's on the bottom and the weight of the tripod will all affect the vibration of the tripod so it is very hard to answer.

blonde wrote in post #5969407
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Thanks Blonde

blonde wrote in post #5968282
i use my Gitzo in salt water, mud, lakes and pretty much everything else. the most important thing is to take it apart when you get back home and clean all the joints from the salt and other crap.

Agree 100%...

I have two Gitzo tripods (1325 and 1348 ) at home, both of which I have gotten from a photographer I assisted. When I got them, both were in pretty bad shape because of use in sea water. (Both had one or more legs corroded stuck). I managed to get the 1325 in working condition again, the 1348 still has 4 leg locks completely unmovable (I've tried a strap wrench; any more tips? )
The 1325 now looks like this

PacAce wrote in post #5968662
But does anybody have an answer to the OP's question?

I'd say the heavier the better, but I'd also think the vibration dampening characteristics would be pretty important (more maybe). As would the shape (protruding bits and pieces) and diameter of the legs...

thanks guys! Heaps of good advice, as always.