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mypontiac
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Half Hitch Mark II or Takahashi TG-LM Lapides Alt
#3120717 - 05/22/09 11:41 AM
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Hi Folks,
I just got a NP 101 and am looking for a mount for it.
I found a used Berlebach UNI 24 Tripod that I find really sweet! 
Of all the mounts that I have looked at I was most impressed with the Takahashi TG-LM Lapides Alt and the Half Hitch. But the new Half Hitch is beyond my budget. 
So yesterday I came accross an opportunity to get an older model Hafh Hitch. It is a Mark II and includes a binocular/PST bracket.
If I want the Sky Commander it will be $1,395, otherwise it will be $995 without. Not sure I really need the Sky Commander so I may opt without it. But for an extra $400 it might be worth it??? 
The TG-LM is $528.
I have already spent so much with the scope and tripod that I feel like I should go with the TG-LM as it looks to be a nice mount.
But I also feel that this might be a good opportunity to own a Half Hitch. Not sure that this price is any less than original cost or what they are selling for used?
Please advise. 
Thanks,
Sean
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Scott99
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Reged: 05/10/07
Loc: New England
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Re: Half Hitch Mark II or Takahashi TG-LM Lapides Alt
[Re: mypontiac]
#3120860 - 05/22/09 12:53 PM
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there were 2 big threads with discussion on this very topic in the last couple weeks, you might want to check the search engine
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mypontiac
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Re: Half Hitch Mark II or Takahashi TG-LM Lapides Alt
[Re: Scott99]
#3120932 - 05/22/09 01:33 PM
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Thanks!
I been using the Search Engine alot lately.
Sean
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swsantos
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Reged: 09/29/05
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Re: Half Hitch Mark II or Takahashi TG-LM Lapides Alt
[Re: mypontiac]
#3121263 - 05/22/09 04:18 PM
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If you can buy the Half Hitch II for $995 and add the Sky Commander later then the $450 difference in price between the HH and Teegul is a small difference in my opinion considering its part of a telescope / mount combo that is high end.
I have always found that the most frequent buyer's remorse was not spending a little extra to get what you really want as opposed to overspending and wishing you had not. $450 into the cost of an NP-101 + Uni24 is only a little more relatively.
Just my 2 cents. Love the Half Hitch II. If you get one you will never fell like you could have done better.
Steve
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mypontiac
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Re: Half Hitch Mark II or Takahashi TG-LM Lapides Alt
[Re: swsantos]
#3121326 - 05/22/09 04:52 PM
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Too late!
Charles said my post brought attention to the Mark II availability. Sold!!!
Note that I did tell him I was opting for the Teegul.
I have just blew way beyond my budget. Maybe later I will go for the Mark III.
Sean
Edited by mypontiac (05/22/09 04:54 PM)
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