tube in Reviews and Ratings

from Amazon.com

… with an extension tube. Great buy, in my opinion.… 150 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

… to hold several pounds while most tripods are not), and works very smoothly, but it lacks a gear crank on the main tube, does not have the weight hook at the bottom of the central tube and did not come…

from Amazon.com

… returning. I'm going to try to fix it with hose clamps. I intend to cut a slot an inch or two down the ends of the tube and then cinch the tube down on the plastic parts that fell out. If it doesn't work, I… 115 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

…Cost me $90 in 2006. Not sure if still is a bargain now. It doesn't go to the ground like some, not extra light weight, not extra short when fully folded, plain old aluminum tubes, no level indicator… 59 more reviews »

from "Ken", Bhphotovideo.com

…Outstanding mount for my 7 pound Short Tube 80mm ED Refractor. Extremely smooth and solid. Very high quality. I have been in the telescope and astronomy hobby for 40 years and have owned many… 36 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

…I purchased this tripod to use with a grab and go telescope. It is solidly built, extremely versatile, and convenient for what I use it for. I can mount a short tube 100mm refractor telescope… 5 more reviews »

from Telescopes.com

…I purchased this monopod about 2 weeks ago and I am very impressed with the solid build quality. It is made of large aluminum tubes so it looks heavier than it really is. Its just heavy enough… 40 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

…This thing really surprised me for the price. You can tell it's cheaply made (with thin aluminum tubes and cheap plastic latches) but it IS CHEAP! and that's whats great about it. It's really easy… 20 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

… angles. The legs can be extended 1.25 inches longer by pulling on the rubber feet and sliding out the extension tubes.… 50 more reviews »

from Adorama.com

… have to get your fingers right up in there. Then, it starts to go but sticks. You push harder and your fingers get seriously pinched by the sharp metal edge of the tube. I would like a dollar… 34 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

…Pros: Air cushion, thick heavy duty tubing and legs--bottom main tube ~1 1/4" wide, big footprint, tall: 13 1/2 feet max. Good choice for beginner pro. Works well with Promaster Systempro X… 1 more review »

from Telescopes.com

… then be repositioned by just pushing a button at the top of each tube. it's beyond sturdy and light too. This Pod coupled with my 322rc2 ball grip head leaves little room for improvement. No longer need to be a… 12 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

… on the tube below the handle--it got meonce and now I keep my hand were it belongs when collapsing.… 43 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

… for occasional use if it is handled with care.

The tradeoff for the low price and light weight is that the tripod is not particularly robust. The metal center tube and legs are made from soft… 6 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

… of the line monopod.

When it was working I found the last (smallest) section was too small to use. Because this is not a round tube, it is oval, the small section is not stable at all, it wobbles… 35 more reviews »