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Vic Mackey
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Reged: 07/09/08
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Re: Tips for the New Guy? new

[Re: EdZ]
#2513505 - 07/11/08 07:32 PM

Yea standing would also be good, but im 6'5", do they really get that tall?

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GlenM
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Reged: 05/20/07
Posts: 1047
Loc: 53° 36'N 2° 06'W

Re: Tips for the New Guy? new

[Re: Vic Mackey]
#2513517 - 07/11/08 07:45 PM

Vic,
check out the specs on the Manfrotto 028. Mine's taller than me.

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Glen

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EdZ
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Re: Tips for the New Guy? new

[Re: GlenM]
#2514234 - 07/12/08 05:53 AM

maybe it would be good to read this article

Mounts and Tripods

edz

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Nick Lloyd
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 10/24/06
Posts: 1624
Loc: cincinnati

Re: Tips for the New Guy? new

[Re: EdZ]
#2514437 - 07/12/08 09:50 AM

I'm 6'4" and use the Bogen 3246 standing up. It is surprisingly stable at this altitude

but folds down and fits diagonally in a 28" suitcase.

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"The best scope is the one you use." -rcg

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hallelujah
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 07/14/06
Posts: 1639
Loc: Colorado Rocky Mt. High

Re: Tips for the New Guy? new

[Re: Vic Mackey]
#2514788 - 07/12/08 01:11 PM

Quote:

do they really get that tall?

Manfrotto 3246 currently 028B Manfrotto Pro Tripod Maximum height just under 90" or 7.5'.

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Pentax 12x50mm PCF WP II FMC/WP/FP
Pentax 16x60mm PCF WP FMC/WP/FP
Pentax 20x60mm PCF WP II FMC/WP/FP
Orion 12x63mm Mini Giant FMC/JAPAN
Orion 15x70mm Little Giant II FMC/JAPAN
Orion 16x80mm Giant FMC/JAPAN
Orion 20x70mm Little Giant II FMC/JAPAN
Orion 30x80mm MEGAView FMC/JAPAN
Barska 30x80mm X-Trail LW FC
Burgess Optical Series II 20x90mm FMC/WP/FP

Handel's Messiah**Hallelujah! For the LORD God Omnipotent Reigneth

Edited by hallelujah (07/12/08 01:13 PM)

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GlenM
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Loc: 53° 36'N 2° 06'W

Re: Tips for the New Guy? new

[Re: Nick Lloyd]
#2514840 - 07/12/08 01:33 PM

Is there anyone in the binoculars forum less than 6ft tall

What's it like up there in the clouds guys

Vertically challenged.

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Glen

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hallelujah
Carpal Tunnel

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Posts: 1639
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Re: Tips for the New Guy? new

[Re: GlenM]
#2514848 - 07/12/08 01:37 PM

Quote:

Is there anyone in the binoculars forum less than 6ft tall

I am 5' 11 1/2" tall, but, I usually wear hiking boots to make myself appear vertically acceptable.

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Pentax 12x50mm PCF WP II FMC/WP/FP
Pentax 16x60mm PCF WP FMC/WP/FP
Pentax 20x60mm PCF WP II FMC/WP/FP
Orion 12x63mm Mini Giant FMC/JAPAN
Orion 15x70mm Little Giant II FMC/JAPAN
Orion 16x80mm Giant FMC/JAPAN
Orion 20x70mm Little Giant II FMC/JAPAN
Orion 30x80mm MEGAView FMC/JAPAN
Barska 30x80mm X-Trail LW FC
Burgess Optical Series II 20x90mm FMC/WP/FP

Handel's Messiah**Hallelujah! For the LORD God Omnipotent Reigneth

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GlenM
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Reged: 05/20/07
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Loc: 53° 36'N 2° 06'W

Re: Tips for the New Guy? new

[Re: hallelujah]
#2514882 - 07/12/08 01:49 PM

I shrunk 4'' when cuban heels went out of fashion in the 60's

I shrunk again when I had a disc out a few years ago. Carry on like this and I'll disappear completely. Some say that it wouldn't be a bad thing

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Glen

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viperbob
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Reged: 08/20/07
Posts: 374
Loc: New Jersey

Re: Tips for the New Guy? new

[Re: hallelujah]
#2514886 - 07/12/08 01:50 PM

Hmm how about 5 foot 6 7/16" an growing.

Although i'm 66 years young, still have faith on 5' 7".

Different world "down here".
VB

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VB
40 25'N 74 11'W
LX-90 8"SCT
William Optics Binoviewer
8x40 Nikon Action
Nikon 12x50 AE's
Nagler 12mm Type 2
Panoptic 15mm
Nagler 20mm Type 2
Orion Epic ED-2 22mm
Televue Plossl's 25mm,32mm
Panoptic 27mm
GSO SuperView 30mm & 42mm

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Nick Lloyd
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Posts: 1624
Loc: cincinnati

Re: Tips for the New Guy? new

[Re: GlenM]
#2515100 - 07/12/08 03:49 PM

Quote:

Is there anyone in the binoculars forum less than 6ft tall

What's it like up there in the clouds guys

The air is thin but the views are great.

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"The best scope is the one you use." -rcg

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Wes James
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Re: Tips for the New Guy? new

[Re: Nick Lloyd]
#2515112 - 07/12/08 03:56 PM

5'7"

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Wes
Atlantic Beach, FL

Some bino’s from Miyauchi 5x32 Binon's up through Garrett 20x110 Signature's,
Some telescopes from a Stellarvue 80mm NHNG up through a couple of 8” reflectors…
And a wonderful 4.25" Delmarva Shiefspiegler!
Some good friends, made here on C/N.
Oh- several cats and a wonderful wife!
Anyone want a cat???? :-O

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Vic Mackey
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Reged: 07/09/08
Posts: 11

Re: Tips for the New Guy? new

[Re: Wes James]
#2516671 - 07/13/08 03:29 PM

Thanks for the help everyone. I have decided to go with the Bogen Manfrotto 028B w/501 Head . More than I wanted to spend but if I can use it while standing and it keeps my binoculars steady, it will be worth it!