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Gear Talk => Other => Topic started by: richardHaw on November 29, 2016, 03:03:38

Title: Alternative use for monopod
Post by: richardHaw on November 29, 2016, 03:03:38: I have a painful achilles tendon :o :o :o
Good thing i have my monopod to double as my walking cane ::)

I can now fit in with all the old men here in tokyo. Now, where is my pension? I am paying hundreds of dollars monthly
Title: Re: Alternative use for monopod
Post by: Hugh_3170 on November 29, 2016, 05:28:14: Interestingly, there are walking sticks available for hikers that have a detachable top that reveals a 1/4" bolt that allows ones camera to be attached.

You have applied reverse logic here Richard.
Title: Re: Alternative use for monopod
Post by: richardHaw on November 29, 2016, 08:09:11: yes, I see that too. must be for a gopro for "geriatric cam" :o :o :o
Title: Re: Alternative use for monopod
Post by: MFloyd on November 29, 2016, 09:06:38: From time to time, I use it to scratch my back ..... 😎
Title: Re: Alternative use for monopod
Post by: Erik Lund on November 29, 2016, 09:55:05: He he, very handy with a monopod available :) Get well soon!
Title: Re: Alternative use for monopod
Post by: elsa hoffmann on November 29, 2016, 14:36:29: Thank you for this. Finally I have a use for my Monopod...
I hope your thing gets better
Title: Re: Alternative use for monopod
Post by: Akira on November 29, 2016, 16:51:44: Sorry to hear that, Rick. Hope you will get well soon.
Title: Re: Alternative use for monopod
Post by: John Geerts on November 29, 2016, 22:02:06: Recover quickly Rick.! Must be better for your Monopod ;)
Title: Re: Alternative use for monopod
Post by: basker on December 01, 2016, 16:52:49: Richard,

When I bought my tripod earlier this month Rita said "That thing better double as a walker!" Now I can use your post to verify my answer.

Thanks,

Sam
Title: Re: Alternative use for monopod
Post by: Snoogly on February 10, 2022, 23:32:34: I can’t believe I am reviving such an old thread, but it seemed appropriate…

I will soon visit Yakushima island, where I will attempt to potter around on the mountains. A hiking pole is an absolute must for my broken body, but I also wanted a monopod.

Though once (a little) popular, telescopic hiking poles with a tripod mount are not easy to buy new any more. But I got lucky and found an unused one on an online market.

It’s not exactly a secure mount at the top, and the pole is pretty light. BUT, it’s better than nothing, and I will use a loop of string to anchor the pole to my upper body.

I probably could have used a monopod as a hiking pole, but I would trust something designed for the job (even if it isn’t really designed for another job).
Title: Re: Alternative use for monopod
Post by: golunvolo on February 11, 2022, 00:57:23: Sorry to hear that. Take care and get well soon!
Title: Re: Alternative use for monopod
Post by: Hugh_3170 on February 11, 2022, 02:17:10: Have a great trip to Yakushima Island.

My old Manfrotto 681B monopod is certainly strong enough to use as a walking pole, but it is very heavy as it was designed to support large/heavy cameras.

Let us know after the trip how your adapted walking pole worked for you.
Title: Re: Alternative use for monopod
Post by: Akira on February 11, 2022, 02:42:00: Since you've already found one, I only wish you to enjoy your trip to the fabulous island.

Incidentally, I've heard good things about iFootage Cobra 2 monopod.
Title: Re: Alternative use for monopod
Post by: Snoogly on February 11, 2022, 03:00:43: Quote from: Akira on February 11, 2022, 02:42:00
Since you've already found one, I only wish you to enjoy your trip to the fabulous island.

Incidentally, I've heard good things about iFootage Cobra 2 monopod.

That’s a monster!

https://youtu.be/nUov05OJaaE
Title: Re: Alternative use for monopod
Post by: Akira on February 11, 2022, 03:24:27: Quote from: Snoogly on February 11, 2022, 03:00:43
That’s a monster!

https://youtu.be/nUov05OJaaE

Yes, that's it!
Title: Re: Alternative use for monopod
Post by: Snoogly on February 11, 2022, 03:37:33: Quote from: Akira on February 11, 2022, 03:24:27
Yes, that's it!

I just ordered a 150cm aluminIUm :-) I will still use the hiking pole gizmo while hiking, but I like the flexibility of the Cobra the rest of the time.

I almost got the Strike, as I prefer the simpler locking mechanism, but the compacted length is considerably longer - which isn’t ideal for on the go use in Japan. I think it is about 80cm, vs 60 something cm for the Cobra.