WTB: tripod leg covers (Page 2): Sounds like carbon fiber ain’t what it’s ‘cracked’ up to be. Stan...

StanMac Loc: Tennessee

Longlens24 wrote:

I have pool noodle and it is also (like foam pipe wrap) too thick. The wrap is really to protect the leg since carbon fiber does not dent like aluminum(dents but usable) but can crack and then shatter with impacts ( walls, counters, etc.) I was on a workshop and another participant cracked his high quality gitzo carbon fiber tripod leg when it accidentally impacted a wooden table corner in the hotel lobby. Neoprene is relatively inewxpensive, but neoprene tripod leg covers are very costly.

Sounds like carbon fiber ain’t what it’s ‘cracked’ up to be.

Stan

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

StanMac wrote:

Sounds like carbon fiber ain’t what it’s ‘cracked’ up to be.

Stan

tcthome Loc: NJ

Longlens24 wrote:

I have a Manfotto 055 carbon fiber tripod with a wide (28mm+)top leg. The cheap foam no-freeze pipe wraps are too thick to use, the usual commercial neoprene leg covers are very expensive for small pieces of neoprene with edge hook&loop. Has anyone figured out any less costly alternative?Thanks.
Stan

Not what your asking for but I usually just wear winter gloves & take off the right glove 7 put on a thiner fleece glove when shooting. Just bight the bullet & order a set of the leg wrap things from B&H.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Longlens24 wrote:

I have a Manfotto 055 carbon fiber tripod with a wide (28mm+)top leg. The cheap foam no-freeze pipe wraps are too thick to use, the usual commercial neoprene leg covers are very expensive for small pieces of neoprene with edge hook&loop. Has anyone figured out any less costly alternative?Thanks.
Stan

I just looked at B&H, covers are approx. $45 - $70 , considering the tripod cost in the $400 range the price of the covers aren't that expensive.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Manglesphoto wrote:

I just looked at B&H, covers are approx. $45 - $70 , considering the tripod cost in the $400 range the price of the covers aren't that expensive.

Glad to know I saved approx. $45 - $70.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

Longlens24 wrote:

I have pool noodle and it is also (like foam pipe wrap) too thick. The wrap is really to protect the leg since carbon fiber does not dent like aluminum(dents but usable) but can crack and then shatter with impacts ( walls, counters, etc.) I was on a workshop and another participant cracked his high quality gitzo carbon fiber tripod leg when it accidentally impacted a wooden table corner in the hotel lobby. Neoprene is relatively inewxpensive, but neoprene tripod leg covers are very costly.

WOW! I have had my Gitzo CF tripod and monopod for over 30 years and have never done any damage even though both have been struck many times. I have never been concerned about this and never will be. If you are that worried then spend a few extra bucks for the piece-of-mind. Best of luck.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

cjc2 wrote:

WOW! I have had my Gitzo CF tripod and monopod for over 30 years and have never done any damage even though both have been struck many times. I have never been concerned about this and never will be. If you are that worried then spend a few extra bucks for the piece-of-mind. Best of luck.

Jagnut07 Loc: South Carolina

The real advantage to wrapping the upper section of your tripod legs if for when you Cary your tripod over your shoulder. Hard carbon fiber will bruise your shoulder. Wrap with pipe insulation from Lowe’s and good to go

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Jagnut07 wrote:

The real advantage to wrapping the upper section of your tripod legs if for when you Cary your tripod over your shoulder. Hard carbon fiber will bruise your shoulder. Wrap with pipe insulation from Lowe’s and good to go

Wow
I have been toting my tripod with camera attached on my shoulder w/o padding for more years than I care to mention and have never received a bruise!!!
Now this could happen since I will be on a blood thinner for at least the next 12 months.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

Jagnut07 wrote:

The real advantage to wrapping the upper section of your tripod legs if for when you Cary your tripod over your shoulder. Hard carbon fiber will bruise your shoulder. Wrap with pipe insulation from Lowe’s and good to go

OMG! I'm 70 and have carried BOTH aluminum AND carbon fiber tripods and monopods on my shoulders for years! Is everyone today a woosie? The issue my be confort or warmth, but neither has made me use a pad on anything except aluminum. Best of luck.

Randyfrieder Loc: Long Island, New York

I use bicycle handlebar wrap tape. It’s cushioned, and thin, made to wrap around a round tube, available in different colors and designs.

I only used black, but to each, their own!!

Any bike store, or Dicks, will have a big selection of these

Ymmv
Imho
📸 Regards, Randy 📸

Duane A Loc: Tucson Arizona

just wrap with electrical tape,it might even come in different colors other than black

Longlens24 Loc: Cedar Park, Texas

Electrical tape offers almost no impact protection. Bicycle handlebar tape is slightly better, but the cushioning of neoprene is much better. The lenscoat product works well but it is very overpriced, and I hoped someone would have a used set they could sell at a lower price.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Duane A wrote:

just wrap with electrical tape,it might even come in different colors other than black

Electrical tap also gets sticky at the edged when handled and or get hot besides looking like crap.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

Longlens24 wrote:

Electrical tape offers almost no impact protection. Bicycle handlebar tape is slightly better, but the cushioning of neoprene is much better. The lenscoat product works well but it is very overpriced, and I hoped someone would have a used set they could sell at a lower price.

I just don't get it! I spent $1,000 on my tripod, so why would I be so cheap I wouldn't spend another $ 60 to protect it. Just to show you how many people think they need these, the B&H site has ALL the lenscoat tripod leg covers on "Special Order". Must you, with 26 posts, take this to 10 pages. No one has any to sell used because NO ONE uses these! Best of luck.