Love this tip. My solution has always been to use a large diameter 3/32" thick rubber fender washer with a center hole the same diameter as the threaded post. Push the fender washer down on the post, tighten the tripod head against the rubber washer as tight as I can. The squish and spring of the rubber creates tension in both directions of the threaded joint, like a lock washer. It works great as well and, like this solution above, doesn't require any dry time. Plus the rubber fender washer is reusable and doesn't require reapplication if you do end up wanting to remove the head or replace it for some reason.
Brady, how well does it seem to grab onto your Arca plate? My concern with that smooth knob is that I would have a hard time getting the clamp tight. If it's not a problem, I may just have to try one out... Also, with as light as it is, does it seem they've "cheaped out" on the build quality? I know that's a loaded question, as you guys have too much integrity to carry a product that sucks in the shop, but does it seem like they've really cut corners to get the weight down? Or does it still have enough heft and tolerance to it that you can tell it's built well?
Loved this podcast, I spent some time on the phone with Dax when the proposed changes came to light. Literally about an hour and a half on the phone with him. He is as good as they come when it comes to admitting he doesn't know everything about everything as it pertains to navigating these changes. He even carved out time to talk to me before I went to Colorado and missed the meeting regarding the changes and took notes on my opinion and feedback. I think the proposed changes are a positive thing.
I just wish they wouldn't have skirted the issue on technology changes. I really would like to know what types of things they are mulling over so that we can continue to make our voices heard.
Not quite the same, as the Utah proposal only applies to the HAMS hunt (handgun, archery, muzzleloader, and shotgun). Basically, it would change to where if you hunt those hunts, you could only use a "restricted" muzzleloader, or a traditional type muzzleloader in other words. The true "muzzleloader" tags and seasons would still allow inlines with magnified scopes and modern projectiles and propellants and ignition sources.
Essentially, Utah is proposing adding "restricted weapons" hunts where guys can hunt like in the good ol' days with lever action 30-30's without having to compete with guys running modern setups and cartridges. So no compound bows in a restricted archery season, no modern rifles with optics and such on a restricted rifle season, and no inline scoped muzzleloaders on a restricted muzzleloader season.
The hunts will still be there, all Utah is proposing is spreading out the pressure by separating guys who want to hunt with old technology into their own hunts, and keeping modern seasons where guys can run their long range rigs, modern muzzleloaders, and modern compound bows. Personally, I'm ok with it.
Also, no need to make fun of the "target shooters." They've just honed their skills differently from you, nobody is better than anyone else. If we turn on each other, then it weakens us as a group and gives the anti's more ammunition to use against us all.
Picked up a pair of the XKG Ridge pants back in 2020, was my first foray into their high end stuff. Now, 90% of my gear is King's XKG. They make awesome stuff at a killer price, and it's high quality. I've still got those original Ridge pants to this day, and other than a little bit of pilling and color fade, they're still as good as new. Took them on a mule deer hunt all last week. I mix and match a little bit of everything into my clothing arsenal, but the XKG line has become the cornerstone for my gear. Glad to see goHUNT jumping on the train!
2 years ago
Tripod tip you've probably never heard of from Cody NelsonLove this tip. My solution has always been to use a large diameter 3/32" thick rubber fender washer with a center hole the same diameter as the threaded post. Push the fender washer down on the post, tighten the tripod head against the rubber washer as tight as I can. The squish and spring of the rubber creates tension in both directions of the threaded joint, like a lock washer. It works great as well and, like this solution above, doesn't require any dry time. Plus the rubber fender washer is reusable and doesn't require reapplication if you do end up wanting to remove the head or replace it for some reason.
3 years ago
Overview of the new Tricer LP Pan HeadBrady, how well does it seem to grab onto your Arca plate? My concern with that smooth knob is that I would have a hard time getting the clamp tight. If it's not a problem, I may just have to try one out... Also, with as light as it is, does it seem they've "cheaped out" on the build quality? I know that's a loaded question, as you guys have too much integrity to carry a product that sucks in the shop, but does it seem like they've really cut corners to get the weight down? Or does it still have enough heft and tolerance to it that you can tell it's built well?
3 years ago
Big bulls, bucks and hunting in Utah — BIG HUNT GUYS Podcast Ep. 57Loved this podcast, I spent some time on the phone with Dax when the proposed changes came to light. Literally about an hour and a half on the phone with him. He is as good as they come when it comes to admitting he doesn't know everything about everything as it pertains to navigating these changes. He even carved out time to talk to me before I went to Colorado and missed the meeting regarding the changes and took notes on my opinion and feedback. I think the proposed changes are a positive thing.
I just wish they wouldn't have skirted the issue on technology changes. I really would like to know what types of things they are mulling over so that we can continue to make our voices heard.
3 years ago
New Mexico bans scopes on muzzleloadersNot quite the same, as the Utah proposal only applies to the HAMS hunt (handgun, archery, muzzleloader, and shotgun). Basically, it would change to where if you hunt those hunts, you could only use a "restricted" muzzleloader, or a traditional type muzzleloader in other words. The true "muzzleloader" tags and seasons would still allow inlines with magnified scopes and modern projectiles and propellants and ignition sources.
Essentially, Utah is proposing adding "restricted weapons" hunts where guys can hunt like in the good ol' days with lever action 30-30's without having to compete with guys running modern setups and cartridges. So no compound bows in a restricted archery season, no modern rifles with optics and such on a restricted rifle season, and no inline scoped muzzleloaders on a restricted muzzleloader season.
The hunts will still be there, all Utah is proposing is spreading out the pressure by separating guys who want to hunt with old technology into their own hunts, and keeping modern seasons where guys can run their long range rigs, modern muzzleloaders, and modern compound bows. Personally, I'm ok with it.
Also, no need to make fun of the "target shooters." They've just honed their skills differently from you, nobody is better than anyone else. If we turn on each other, then it weakens us as a group and gives the anti's more ammunition to use against us all.
3 years ago
King's Camo now available in the GOHUNT Gear Shop!Picked up a pair of the XKG Ridge pants back in 2020, was my first foray into their high end stuff. Now, 90% of my gear is King's XKG. They make awesome stuff at a killer price, and it's high quality. I've still got those original Ridge pants to this day, and other than a little bit of pilling and color fade, they're still as good as new. Took them on a mule deer hunt all last week. I mix and match a little bit of everything into my clothing arsenal, but the XKG line has become the cornerstone for my gear. Glad to see goHUNT jumping on the train!