what is the EQ5 tripod base dimensions?

[Rasta]

hi all, 

instead of putting my mount on the grass a friend suggested i put it on a pallet.  i have several pallets here at work which i can take today. problem is i don't know the base dimensions of the tripod WITHOUT the legs extended.

so, can anyone pls tell me the dimensions of the EQ5 tripod not extended. thanks

[John]

Hi,

I've just measured my steel tubed EQ5 tripod. With the legs in the unextended position, the tips of the 3 feet are 95cm apart from each other with the legs fully splayed. So they form a triangle with each side measuring 95cm as another way of putting it. Hope that makes sense !

[Tinker1947]

You will find that sitting the tripod on a Pallet will make couple of things happen, it won't be stable, and its painful when you trip over the corners.....

[Ptarmigan]

painful when you trip over the corners.....

Only if it falls onto the ground, instead of on to you  :)

[Rasta]

thanks so much for all the quick replies...

@John, yes it makes perfect sense. exactly what i need.

@Tinker1947, just thinking of that & yes u maybe right. 

so i'm thinking either:

A. one pallet which is 100cm x 120cm ?

B. four 60cm x 60cm pallets & combining them to make a 120cm x 120cm

C. three 60cm x 60cm and place each tripod leg on one (kinda like the LEM) ? <--- i'm thinking this is best?? 

what do u guys think?

[trazor]

Pallets are inherently unstable, and will bounce if you stand on them.

Can't imagine a worse platform for your mount.

Grass is the most stable of platforms.

[brantuk]

Why do you want to put it on a pallet? It won't be fun I guarantee lol.

[Rasta]

Pallets are inherently unstable, and will bounce if you stand on them.

Can't imagine a worse platform for your mount.

Grass is the most stable of platforms.

cool, thanks.. ill take everyone's word

even if i make 3 round wooden plates for each leg...like the LEM?

Why do you want to put it on a pallet? It won't be fun I guarantee lol.

i just thought it will be more stable and wont sink into the grass..? i haven't taken my EQ5 outside yet...

[Bizibilder]

I would put the tripod on the ground and stand on the pallet - keeps your feet dry and would be considerably warmer and more comfortable!