Pillar or tripod

[gregbwfc]

Hi all,

I currently have a 200mm reflector on a GP mount - a set up I'm more than happy with.

This came with a pillar.

I'm hoping to get out and about to darker sites and was thinking about getting a tripod as obviously,I can't expect to find a nice firm,fairly flat base like my patio out in the middle of nowhere.

Am I thinking along the right lines here?

I'm on the point of ordering one but would like some advice on the matter.

Cheers, Andy

[angusb1]

I've tried metal and wooden tripods and I prefer wooden ones as they seem to dampen vibrations a bit better. I have a Vixen P90 which I've found to be very stable. Hope this helps.

[gregbwfc]

Thanks Angus.

Just to confuse me further, I've noticed a lot of folk on here extolling the virtues of the bigger SW mounts.

Seeing as I was looking at getting tripod and then in future a Starbook to fit my mount, I'd save money just buying the HEQ5 or 6 mount (I think ?).

Will get back in touch with the nice folk at FLO.

This board has been a great find.

Thanks again.