Teal'c
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#2639901 - 09/13/08 09:17 AM
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Well, after selling my DM-6 mount about 5 months ago and severely wanting to find a cost efficient replacement, I stumbled across an excellent deal on a Giro 3. While I'm waiting for delivery...can any of you owners of this mount, give me some pointers for best results?
Thanks.
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Jim7728
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#2640207 - 09/13/08 01:11 PM
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Like any alt/az, balance is key for smooth motions.
I recommend using a cw bar and weight for larger ota's(Teton sells the cw bar) and a solid tripod. Model with 60mm hub has the M10 thread and is compatible with CG-5 tripod and SVP extension.
Congrats, I've been very pleased with mine.
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Per Stymne
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I agree, balance is one of the two key factors. The other one is stability. A good tripod is a must. I use a surveyor's tripod with my Giro-2, and it works very well with an Intes Micro MN66, rotateable tube rings and other heavy accessories.
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Teal'c
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#2642563 - 09/14/08 08:54 PM
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Thanks, Jim and Per. I'm looking forward to getting it.
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Rob Willett
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#2642992 - 09/15/08 05:00 AM
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When I got my Giro II I simply put the scope on and was highly impressed with the results. I then got another scope an put that on the other side at the same time. Ahh... the penny clicked, it was even better.
There was no issue at all with the Giro II being loaded on one side, indeed I spent a year like that in blissful ignorance. However getting the balance right suddenly moved it up a whole new level.
I didn't bother buying a counterweight arm and simply used M10 threaded rod instead, £1 vs £25. Easy decision.
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#2643474 - 09/15/08 12:50 PM
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I use one or two 11 lb CW with my Giro II depending on the scope.
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#2644260 - 09/15/08 08:20 PM
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Well, after selling my DM-6 mount about 5 months ago and severely wanting to find a cost efficient replacement, I stumbled across an excellent deal on a Giro 3. While I'm waiting for delivery...can any of you owners of this mount, give me some pointers for best results?
I was in the same boat - just could not put down the $1,800 for the DM6 / tripod combo - too much $$ for a non-tracking mount IMHO.
After talking with Mark at Teton (several times over a couple months) I eventually opted to go for the GIRO III Twin View and I've been very happy with it. I mounted it on an old Gibraltar tripod (needed a large Fender washer on the Gibraltar neck so the base had a flat platform for attachment) which works just fine for my AP Stowaway with a binoviewer. The 7 lb cw all the way out is just fine for balancing in azimuth, and I bought an 8" AP mounting plate so I had an extra degree of freedom and quick adjustments for altitude balancing.
I have used the Stowaway and a Mewlon 210 on it simultaneously, and it worked, but it was a bit much for the Gibraltar tripod. However the GIRO head handled it without breaking a sweat. Most of the time however I just use a single scope on it with the cw shaft & 7 lb cw.
The motions are nice and smooth and I can hand-track up to about 250x before it gets a little bumpy, but I've used it 378x and managed to still get a decent view but YMMV. I have no doubt that the DM6 is the king of alt-az, but for 1/3 the price the GIRO III is tough to beat. It just gets out of the way and does its job nicely without any hassles.
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#2644420 - 09/15/08 09:53 PM
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We use the GiroIII (dual arm) for C8 + SV102ED or either scope and a binoculars. Nice action and it's smooth. Lots of weight capacity. Like most of these, you still have to set it up nicely balanced, but then it's fast and easy to use. We put it on an LXD75 tripod with no problem.
Roland
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ryderc1
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#2644486 - 09/15/08 10:31 PM
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I've been using a Giro II for several years and continue to be happy with it. I've had a DM-6 and DM-4 along the way but sold both in favor of the Giro. By having the counterweight option movements can be tuned to be smoother and less resistant than either of the other mounts. The Giro can also handle heavier loads. I've had a Mewlon 250 and a friend's AP 155/7 on either side of the Giro mounted on an AP wood tripod and it was easy to track planets at 200X+. And by applying a little tension using the alt tension knob scope movement due to imbalance when changing eyepieces can be avoided.
I've tried many alt/az mounts, ranging from Gilbralter to DiscMounts to HalfHitch to Wimberly and more. I've settled on the Giro for use with heavier scopes and a Modified Teegul for use with lighter ones.
I can't imagine you being unhappy with a Giro III.
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Rob Willett
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#2645040 - 09/16/08 08:37 AM
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I never seem to get any tension out of my Alt knob on my Giro II. I do carefully balance so it's not normally an idea but I would like to use the knob if it could.
On another note has anybody tried to make a wedge for the Giro II? Just idle curiosity.
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#2645086 - 09/16/08 09:13 AM
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I never seem to get any tension out of my Alt knob on my Giro II. I do carefully balance so it's not normally an idea but I would like to use the knob if it could.
There's a cylindrical plug that sits inside the hole that the tension knob is threaded into. Sometimes those plugs are too "slippery" and it's difficult or impossible to create any meaningful tension no matter how much you try to tighten the knob. Mine was this way when I first bought it several years ago. Markus sent me a replacement plug and that has largely solved the problem. I still can't completely prevent the alt axis from moving if pushing hard on it but it can be tightened more than enough to prevent any movement due to eyepiece changes (or even diagonal removal, etc.) Perhaps Mark at Teton can provide a replacement plug for you to try.
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#2645542 - 09/16/08 01:11 PM
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"but it can be tightened more than enough to prevent any movement due to eyepiece changes (or even diagonal removal, etc."
This has been my only complaint with the Giro 3- not enough tension to prevent movement with eyepiece/diagonal changes. I will have to try a replacement plug- thanks frpo the suggestion!
Rob- for a wedge, you have your mounted on top of your pan head on the quickset tripod, right? Can't you just use the pan function to act like a wedge?
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#2645910 - 09/16/08 04:17 PM
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I live UK and brought my Giro from Markus so may try him there.
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Rob Willett
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#2645922 - 09/16/08 04:23 PM
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Rob- for a wedge, you have your mounted on top of your pan head on the quickset tripod, right? Can't you just use the pan function to act like a wedge?
Sadly the pan head doesn't get enough angle on it. I'm London, UK and need 51 or so degrees, but only get around 35 degrees or so. I could adjust one of the legs but I hate to do that in case I get it wrong and the scope topples over. It's one of those projects that I keep looking at, if I can get the top bolt to lock more then a wedge makes more sense and I can gently pan across the sky.
To be honest, it was more for public solar viewing, I sometimes put a white light filter on a 100mm TMB F8, my Lunt scope is somewhat delayed  , and I don't have an EQ mount big enough for the TMB. The advantage of the TMB is I can put a 2" 40mm EP in and the public can easily see the Sun and what little activity we have. Of course all of this is moot as we have had the most awful summer in the UK and the TMB is under the stairs quietly rusting away 
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If you have the Argo Navis handy JMI has the hardware for your G3. Mine is solid with the AR6 and Stellarvue 80mm,
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Teal'c
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#2655991 - 09/22/08 06:25 AM
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I have had a little time to play with this mount over the weekend and must say....I'm liking it so far. very smooth, and believe it or not.... I actually had an easier time balancing it, then my first time with my old DM-6. I received it with a real nice 15" AP saddle and dovetail and have ordered the second arm and ADM dual saddle that accepts both the Losmandy and Vixen style dovetails. After seeing the pics above, I don't believe that weight will be an issue. I'd like to get an MN76 to go with my smaller APO scopes.
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#3104617 - 05/14/09 12:49 PM
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I'm looking for a better Alt/Az mount (without breaking the bank) to replace my Voyager, and the Giro 3 looks like it might be the one. The Voyager is ok, but I'm looking for something that can handle a bit more weight, and with smoother motions. By all reports this looks like it!
I'd be interested to hear from others that may have made the same switch to see what you think.
The half-hitch and discmounts are just way too much money for me. This sounds nearly as good for much less!
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Rob Willett
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#3105109 - 05/14/09 04:54 PM
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I have the Giro II not the III, so can't speak definitively. But I can say that the Giro II is very, very smooth. It does not have slo-mo controls that HH has but it has the ability to take large loads. I easily put nearly 30lbs on mine (15lbs per side) and it doesn't even break a sweat. I suspect it could take 50-60lbs (subject to tripod).
It benefits from even balancing, it's very, very smooth without it but even better with it. I used it for months without realising it could be even better if I put a counter weight on. 
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#3105420 - 05/14/09 07:55 PM
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I like the look of this mount. How does it compare to the Orion Skyview AZ for smoothness and weight baring.
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Rob Willett
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#3106096 - 05/15/09 06:05 AM
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The Orion looks very similar to Ayo/WO mount. I would actually say they are the same to be honest, though no doubt somebody will correct me.
I understand them to be very good mounts in their own right. There is a technical bug  in the WO mount with the engraving of the circles. They got it the wrong way round so that as you rotate it clockwise the numbers go from 360 to 0 rather than the other way round. It does not detract from the usage of it and is an interesting anecdote more than anything else.
To be honest setting circles on a mount this small are not that accurate, and this site (http://settingcircles.robertwillett.com) will easily corect it. It's my site so I will be humble.
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Nick-Sydney
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#3106421 - 05/15/09 10:39 AM
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The Orion and WO mounts are the other ones I'm considering, but it seems to me that maybe the Giro 3 would be better (without having used any of them).
Any comparisons of the Giro to the WO, Orion or Voyager would be useful. I can buy the Orion and WO here in Australia locally, so if they're just as good I'd go that way. I don't mind ordering a Giro 3 from the US, but it will cost me a bit more due to shipping.
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Teal'c
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#3106492 - 05/15/09 11:28 AM
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"I don't mind ordering a Giro 3 from the US, but it will cost me a bit more due to shipping."
APM of Germany.
http://www.apm-telescopes.de/info.php?id=98288&search=1&hersteller=59&kategorie=&seiten_id=&suchbegriff=&order=name_1&action_allgemein=&action_detail=Search&preispanne1=0&preisspanne2=99999999
Not to knock the other brands, but the fact that these are German made, adds some assurance to me.
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Nick-Sydney
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#3106565 - 05/15/09 12:12 PM
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Yeah but I'm biased. I don't like ordering from Germany for 2 reasons:
1) I don't speak German
2) The AU dollar against the Euro is terrible (worse than US dollar) so everything is very expensive
But thanks anyway. It looks a lot like the Giro 3 actually, only more expensive.
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Teal'c
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It is the Giro 3.
Didn't even think about the exchange rate
Here's a pic of mine....
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Rob Willett
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#3106796 - 05/15/09 02:12 PM
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Everybody in Germany speaks good English, I lived in Hamburg for a while and gave up learning German as I got round in English. APM apeak English, Telescope Service also speak good English.
Now the exchange rate is nohing I can do anything about
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Nick-Sydney
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#3108029 - 05/16/09 07:27 AM
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Everybody in Germany speaks good English, I lived in Hamburg for a while and gave up learning German as I got round in English. APM apeak English, Telescope Service also speak good English.
Now the exchange rate is nohing I can do anything about
Maybe, but their websites don't speak English 
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Nick-Sydney
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#3108104 - 05/16/09 08:27 AM
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Just wondering whether you think a Giro 3 could handle a C11 (with appropriate counterweight and sturdy tripod). I'm guessing at around 30lbs this would be too much for it, but given it can handle a C925 and 6" refractor, I started to wonder...
If it would, that would seal the deal for me
Imagine serious aperture on an easily portable alt/az mount. That's what I'm talking about!
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Jim7728
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Hmmm...a 11" SCT could be pushing it, but could work. I've enjoyed using my 26-27lb Meade 7" Mak ota on a GIRO 3 with counterweight bar on a CG-5 tripod and SVP extension. For the C-11, I'd go with a losmandy type saddle with dovetail bar and a focuser with a smooth fine focus knob such as a Moonlite or feathertouch to help with the vibration control.
Again, this is just a educated guess on my part that this can work. I think the GIRO and AYO mounts set the standard for others to follow, I've been happy with mine.
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#3108200 - 05/16/09 09:37 AM
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The big dealers sites are most certainly in English,
http://www.telescope-service.com/
http://www.apm-telescopes.de/ - look for the union jack to have the English version.
http://www.berlebach.de/?sprache=english
I've spoken with an ordered from the top two on the phone and from the website here in London. I recall it took 2-3 days for the goods to arrive and the delivery was actually cheaper than a UK delivery.
The AYO site is not in English, who I think makes the WO mounts.
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Nick-Sydney
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#3108203 - 05/16/09 09:37 AM
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Thanks. Yes I would use it with an SDM Losmandy saddle and a microfocuser. I'm starting to think it would handle it - which I didn't at first. Quite surprizing for such a small mount! Now just have to scrape the dollars together
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The big dealers sites are most certainly in English,
http://www.telescope-service.com/
http://www.apm-telescopes.de/ - look for the union jack to have the English version.
http://www.berlebach.de/?sprache=english
I've spoken with an ordered from the top two on the phone and from the website here in London. I recall it took 2-3 days for the goods to arrive and the delivery was actually cheaper than a UK delivery.
The AYO site is not in English, who I think makes the WO mounts.
Thanks, I'll take another look at those sites you've listed. I just posted a wanted ad on Shop & Swap in case anyone wants to part ways with their beloved Giro. Buying new works out to be around AU$600 so I would gladly accept someone's hand-me-down
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#3118345 - 05/21/09 08:34 AM
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Right now Wildcard innovations is working out a solution for using the Giro III with their Argo-Navis. When this is going to work (The Giro II does this already), the Giro III is the best platform (money/stability ratio) with a high IQ! Well, Nick i think you know that Wildcard are from down under?
I have seen pictures with the C11 on the Giro II, so i believe that the III will work also with that payload...
Yep, AOK Swiss (http://www.aokswiss.ch) makes the AYO mounts for WO...
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Thanks for the info Traveler. Yes I already have an Argo-Navis for my dob, and have met Gary a couple of times at star parties (he gets around). That's interesting that you've seen pictures of a C11 on a Giro. I'll have to have a look around for some.
It seems the Giro will definitely handle large weights better than the WO/AOK from what I am reading, but I can get a EZTouch much cheaper (since they are sold here locally). Still weighing up the options. I believe the EZTouch will only really handle up to an 8" SCT or so. Gary does have a solution for the EZ as well of course. The Giro III would be my preferred mount, but it will cost me AU$600+ new, whereas I can get the WO for AU$399 (mount only). Hmmm...
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#3157079 - 06/11/09 07:56 AM
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Just seen this Nick, sorry for delay.
Just get the orion AZ. It will easily handle what you want. I use a 6" and 8" refractor on mine, no probs. The EZ-touch will probably do the same but I don't like plastic knobs.
I have two, one for G&G and the other for my big OTA's, they get better with a bit more weight!
Perfected with a HEQ5 pier!
The Giro 3 will be just as good I am sure, but I doubt it is any better.
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#3159477 - 06/12/09 04:58 PM
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Well I nearly bought the WO EzyTouch / Orion AZ (had my credit card out and was deciding between the two) but a little voice told me to hold off. Then I came across a really good deal on one of the German sites (thanks Rob) for a Bresser Giro mount that looked the same as a Giro III. I went for it and it just arrived!!!
The picture on the website showed a black Giro, but the one that shipped was silver?? I think it may in fact be a Giro II - but at the price I payed I'm not really complaining (a black one would've been nicer though). Think I have the Alt tension problem with this one too. I'm guessing it might be old stock they're selling off cheap...
What's the easiest way to tell between a Giro II/III ?
Only had one session with it so far. Loaded it up with a 6" Mak and the C11 on the other side (using a WO Losmandy saddle plate combo). It was a bit lob-sided, but handled it gracefully considering. I need to fine tune the mounting, but I have no doubt that it's a very good mount - I like it plenty  Unfortunately the mounting holes on the WO saddle that match the Giro arm aren't quite centered. It's not a big deal once the scope is mounted, but it's a bit tricky getting the scope hooked up because the saddle puts the head out of balance. Had to hold the C11 with one arm 
Anyways, the C11 is pushing it with my current setup, and I can see I could easily have an "accident" with the C11 OTA while mounting/dis-mounting. I also wonder whether mounting the C11 on it regularly might cause issues with the Giro... I think a C8/102ED combo would be perfect for this mount, so I'm on the lookout for a 2nd hand C8 OTA 
Will report back when I've had more time to play. I didn't get the CW arm, but I may get one made up locally. I can't say from experience, but I do get the feeling this thing can maybe take a bit more weight than the EzyTouch. Pretty impressive anyway. Be interesting to do a side-by-side comparison between them...
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What's the easiest way to tell between a Giro II/III ?
The base or azimuth part of the GIRO III is slightly narrower than the GIRO II. Found this out when I was able to buy a protype JMI encoder kit from someone who had JMI make one for his GIRO III.
Good luck with the mount and get that counterweight bar, lot easier to use as a counterbalance than another ota. IMHO.
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maknewtnut
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Re: Giro 3 mount
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#3159808 - 06/12/09 08:48 PM
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That is incorrect. I believe I may have a good guess who who purchased it from because he was told the same story by JMI. Measurements taken of both II and III models confirmed that were identical. If it didn't fit both II and III models, it's becuause of their stored measurements and/or inconsistencies in the mfgr of their parts.
I have even sent a message to JMI informing them that there is no difference in base or body diameters. Similiar updates on product dimensions to other aftermarket suppliers have also gone largely unheeded.
The only significant difference between a GRII and a GRIII is the addition of a teflon bearing on the azimuth axis. It is seated in an undercut between the base and az assembly. Every one we have sold is clearly labeled as to which model it is.
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Jim7728
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Re: Giro 3 mount
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#3159919 - 06/12/09 10:15 PM Attachment (107 downloads)
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Thanks Mark. That sounds more plausible.
Photo of teflon(polymer) bearing around altitude arm shaft.
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drshr
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Re: Giro 3 mount
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#3160011 - 06/12/09 11:36 PM
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Is this the same as the deluxe version or XXL? They have a very confusing line up of heads 
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Jim7728
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Re: Giro 3 mount
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#3160396 - 06/13/09 09:35 AM
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I have the GIRO III Twin View or two arms, the DX seems to refer to single arm version.
http://www.tele-optic-tecnica.de/pageID_5186398.html
XXL seems to be a wider based ,heavier duty version of the original.
http://www.brayimaging.co.uk/Astro/images/mounts/Teleoptic-GR2XXL.jpg
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PJF
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Re: Giro 3 mount
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#3163012 - 06/14/09 08:24 PM
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The only significant difference between a GRII and a GRIII is the addition of a teflon bearing on the azimuth axis.
The GiroIII picture in the post following yours seems to show a teflon (or plastic?) bearing on the altitude axis too. Is that the case? My GiroII is metal to metal (plus grease) on both.
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drshr
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#3164599 - 06/15/09 07:48 PM
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Is there a GR3XXL? If so I want one!
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Moggi1964
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#3164783 - 06/15/09 09:51 PM
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Doc,
Markus has one on the APM Germany site.
I have emailed him to find out more and will get back to you tomorrow.
I got your PM and will respond to that too.
Morris
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Gary
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#3166094 - 06/16/09 03:58 PM
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Doc Robertson,
Chechout Tech2000, Dave has mod that will add strength to a GIRO II.
CS
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boydd
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Doc Robertson,
Chechout Tech2000, Dave has mod that will add strength to a GIRO II.
CS
garylr
The Tech2000 Giro 2 modification by Dave Masters is needle bearings which make for a smoother/balanced ride. You can increase the strength of the stock shaft with undercuts by using a solid shaft. Tech2000 machines all the modifications in house.
Included is a picture showing carry weight with the above modifications.
The B52 Stratofortress
Twin Mount Astrozap152 mm/F5 Petzval/Feathertouch focusers/motor drives
Mounted on a Giro 2 with needle bearings, Tech2000 Dob Driver , and G-11 HD
tripod
Manual pendant or computer driven all on a Radio Flyer Scopebuggy
Sometimes ICSM’s or ICBM’s on the sides
"Only your eyes and experience can make the right decision for you; because it works"
Dave Boyd
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