best way to carry a tripod?

[nadeem]

Just got one of these...

www.thedigitalcamerashop.co.uk/product_details.php?id=958

Now what's the best way of securing it to the bike...any thoughts...?

 

[Fanum]

I've seen papparazzi in london with tripods in lengths of 6" drain pipe strapped to the sides of their bikes.

Seems like a good solution.....angle it upwards so the 'pod can't fall out, screw an end cap on one end and spray it black and it'll look pukka as well.

You could even stuff a bit of foam down the open end to stop it bonking around inside the tube.

 

[nadeem]

thanks Bill...

 

[Wraithwrider]

If you're 'rigged' like me a 1200 with a Wunderlich seat does the job well.

"You should be bloody well hung"

"Thank you madam, actually I am"

Peter - I wish

 

[Steptoe]

Touratech tripod holder -

 

[Fanum]

How does that Post Office ad go???

"I saw this and I thought of you"

From Kaoko, http://www.kaoko.com/index.html

And they do have UK distributors.

 

[nadeem]

cheers bill - that looks ideal.... Did you happen to see who the uk distibutors are...? I can only find a US distributor.

 

[longdog]

Personally, I always dress to the left.......

 

[GSmonkey]

When I'm touring I take my touring tripod. I is essentially three whip ariels which form the tripod. It just fits in the tank bag...not much bigger than a large tube of toothpaste. Its stable enough for an SLR.

 

[nadeem]

I've ordered the kaoko bag from S Africa - Only 41 quid inc. delivery ...GBP is very strong against the Rand...

 

[notadrop]

Hi Nadeem
Did they give you the dimensions of the bag?
Cheers
Paul

 

[nadeem]

Details:

Fits BMW R1100GS, R1150GS and R1200GS
Manufactured from heavy duty, double lined water resistant black Nylon material
This bag is designed to strap onto the right hand side BMW pannier rail, foot peg bracket and tail light bracket (see support)
It can fit a tent roll, an inflatable mattress and has a pouch for 2 litre water bottle.
Length is 61cm and the diameter is tapered from 18cm at the rear to 14cm at the front end.
The concept ensures safe and compact weight distribution where the centre of gravity is kept as low as possible