I am planning to buy a set of SECO bipods hopefully in a few months.
I am contemplating between the two models as follows:
1. Universal Dual Hinge Bipod (5217-57)
2. Thumb Release Bipod (5217-04)
Any idea as to which model is better in the field?
Thank you.
Regards.
Bipods are ok, it takes three legs to make a setup like this and to trust unattended on a windy day.
It appears to me that your range pole is floating here.
What is that powered yellow thing? 🙂
Thank you.
With the Seco (and probably any other) three legged pod you can make a setup without the rod point being rested upon a surface. I was able to make this setup by draping plumb bob string across the top of the pipe and setting the point against the string.
The yellow object is a portable 12v rechargeable power source connected to a PM3.
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Excellent!
That is a very good info for me to consider..
Thank you so much..
Leica also makes a fine rod "tripod" (three legs), it only fits their rods, BUT I think you are using Leica equipment so that might be an option. The Leica rod pods use the same releases as the tried and true GLS 11 prism pole, ie: goes forever with no adjustment and just plain works. I also have a Leica bi-pod, BUT prefer the tripod due to better stability. The SECO bi-pod I used to use hasn't even been out of the truck since buying the Leica pods.
SHG
Thank you so much Shelby for the info. It is well taken.:-)
> Bipods are ok, it takes three legs to make a setup like this and to trust unattended on a windy day.
Or, if all you have is bipods, use two at once to make a quadrapod - very secure, and very fast and easy to set up if you set the legs opposite each other.
Hmmm.... I do have three bipods...:-)
I would second the two bipod setup. It gives you more flexibility, in my opinion. If I have a setup where I would need the third leg, I would just use my tripod/tribrach setup.
I have used a two bipod setup before, and it works pretty slick.
Shelby has it right, the Leica tripod is the best (and most expensive) setup, if you are using Leica rods. I have tried Seco Tripods and Bipods which work, but the Leica system is so much better that it is worth the extra $$.
rock solid!
Don't forget that el cheapo sand bags offer significant stability for bipods ... but you DO have to carry them to the site.