Mounting Swaro EL to a tripod

[MTGomer]

Does anybody have any experience/recommendations with using binoculars on a tripod, and particularly either of these two setups - or perhaps another option I'm unaware of.

The two links below are for Swaro's 'universal' adapter or a stud mounted attachment from outdoorsmans.com

I'm kind of leaning toward the Outdoorsmen's, but I'm not sure.

I'm always laying my binos across my spotter to stabilize them, might as well just attach them to the tripod.

https://outdoorsmans.com/blogs/news/tagged/swarovski-el-tripod-adapter

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Swar...xO6kdRz5mIriumgesqk6EaAmdC8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Fixitman]

I have the outdoorsmans set up along with there tripod and it works great very stable and easy to mount

 

[jryoung]

I'm a fan of the swaro mount. Super quick to attach, and no need to worry about losing the screw hole cover. You can leverage it for a camera, spotter or shooting rest in a pinch too.

 

[Bugle 'Em In]

I have the Outdoorsman's set up. Would do it 100x's over...easy set up to use.

 

[michsteelguy]

I'm a fan of the swaro mount. Super quick to attach, and no need to worry about losing the screw hole cover. You can leverage it for a camera, spotter or shooting rest in a pinch too.
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Do you have the swaro tripod as well, or another brand? I was considering this mount as well and wasnt sure if the mount is universal.

 

[jryoung]

Do you have the swaro tripod as well, or another brand? I was considering this mount as well and wasnt sure if the mount is universal.

It's has a standard tripod mount, the tripod in the picture is a Sinno from Schmaltz, but I've used it on a couple of others.

 

[MTGomer]

Thanks for the feedback so far.
I wouldn't have a problem with that swaro mounting right on my vortex summit ss tripod would I?

 

[dainer]

You have to send EL's in to Outdoorsmans so they can drill and tap them to install the stud. Apparently they are Swaro warranty approved. Funny you posted this today, I'm kicking tires on the same setup....

http://outdoorsmans.theshoppad.com/#/product/outdoorsmans-swarovski-el-stud-install

 

[MinnesotaHunter]

Same here. I am set on sending my ELs to outdoorsmans.

 

[jryoung]

Thanks for the feedback so far.
I wouldn't have a problem with that swaro mounting right on my vortex summit ss tripod would I?

Standard tripod mount, it even has two peg holes on each end if your tripod base has one to keep from pivoting. I leave the adapter mounted to my tripod when it's in my pack. When I set up to glass it takes me about 10 seconds to attach my binos and get glassing. The notch in the middle work well in a "shooting sticks" capacity or to hold in a spotter if you need to take a quick look. It weights 5.6 ounces.

 

[Oak]

You have to send EL's in to Outdoorsmans so they can drill and tap them to install the stud. Apparently they are Swaro warranty approved. [/url]

It is indeed covered, and even recommended by my Swaro rep. I was just gifted an Outdoorsman's tripod, so I will be sending my EL's in soon for the stud.

 

[Okbow87]

Outdoorsman for sure. The way the stud attaches to the mount, it can't come off accidentally. I prefer to know my h.investments aren't going to fall off the tripod.