Does anyone know of a carbon fiber monopod with flip/lever locks other than Bogen / Manfrotto?
jr_senator Goldmember  4,861 posts Joined Sep 2006 More info | Sep 15, 2008 14:39 | #1 Does anyone know of a carbon fiber monopod with flip/lever locks other than Bogen / Manfrotto?
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ben_r_ -POTN's Three legged Support-  15,894 posts Likes: 13 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA More info | Sep 15, 2008 15:27 | #2 Thats the only one I have seen. You really dont like the Gitzo G-Locks w/ ALR? [Gear List | Flickr
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Sep 15, 2008 17:36 | #3 To be honest, while I have tried twist locks I'm not sure if Gitzo's is one of those. I have just never cared for a twist lock, I like the solid snap of a flip lock.
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Sfordphoto Goldmember 2,564 posts Joined Feb 2008 More info | Sep 15, 2008 18:52 | #4 I have a Feisol CM-1401 carbon fiber monpod, but it didn't have a head, so I got the bogen 486rc2 head with quick release
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Sep 15, 2008 20:15 | #5 The original locks of the Gitzo, before they improved to the anti rotation legs and G locks, sucked. With the new upgrades, they are awesome and very easy to use, nothing to get snagged on. Way better than flip locks.
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ben_r_ -POTN's Three legged Support- 15,894 posts Likes: 13 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA More info | Sep 16, 2008 11:15 | #6 jr_senator wrote in post #6312680  To be honest, while I have tried twist locks I'm not sure if Gitzo's is one of those. I have just never cared for a twist lock, I like the solid snap of a flip lock. I really think you should try the latest Gitzo twist locks. IMO you really cant beat how quick and convenient they are to operate. [Gear List | Flickr
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SYS Cream of the Crop  More info | Sep 16, 2008 15:17 | #7 ben_r_ wrote in post #6317362 I really think you should try the latest Gitzo twist locks. IMO you really cant beat how quick and convenient they are to operate. I agree. I have a small hand, yet I can twist and lock/unlock all four joints of my Gitzo GM-3550 with a single hand motion from a folded position.
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Sep 16, 2008 15:51 | #8 OK, I'm looking at Gitzo. Any comments on their Basalt pods?
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ben_r_ -POTN's Three legged Support- 15,894 posts Likes: 13 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA More info | Sep 16, 2008 15:53 | #9 jr_senator wrote in post #6318924 OK, I'm looking at Gitzo. Any comments on their Basalt pods? Usually a little heavier, and not as much vibration dampening as carbon fiber, but still high quality Gitzo stuff. Make sure whatever you get from them has the G-Lock and Anti-Rotation Leg system. Otherwise dont buy it. [Gear List | Flickr
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col4bin Goldmember  2,264 posts Joined Feb 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA More info | Sep 16, 2008 15:58 | #10 I have a Gitzo with the ALR and it is great. I have seen other twist locking mechanisms that are no comparison to the Gitzo. Frank
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