Another tripod thread

I've a read a lot of the tripod threads and really want to try it.

I don't think I'm going to go the DIY way other than having someone tap the hole in the baseplate of my Ike housing.

I just have 2 questions:

How much use do you get out of one before gets so trashed from the salt that it needs replacement?

Doesn't anyone make a SS, aluminum, or titanium tripod?

It would be worth the extra cost to have it last a lot longer. You could also travel with just one, since it wouldn't get all rusted.

ulcs makes a knuckle to attach 3 of their arms into a tripod. wont get ruined, but expensive. i use a little plastic velbon tripod (DF-10ML) that costs $28 at b&h. had it for 3 yrs and only see a little rust on the metal pins in the legs with good rinsing. it has a quick release meaning you can screw the base plate into your housing and strap the tripod to your bcd to use when you need it. it is very light so i have to strap 3 ankle weights around the legs. works great for me. cheers,

chris

ulcs makes a knuckle to attach 3 of their arms into a tripod. wont get ruined, but expensive. i use a little plastic velbon tripod (DF-10ML) that costs $28 at b&h. had it for 3 yrs and only see a little rust on the metal pins in the legs with good rinsing. it has a quick release meaning you can screw the base plate into your housing and strap the tripod to your bcd to use when you need it. it is very light so i have to strap 3 ankle weights around the legs. works great for me. cheers,

 

chris

Also for the price, I've heard the ULCS one is very flimsy.

ulcs makes a knuckle to attach 3 of their arms into a tripod. wont get ruined, but expensive. i use a little plastic velbon tripod (DF-10ML) that costs $28 at b&h. had it for 3 yrs and only see a little rust on the metal pins in the legs with good rinsing. it has a quick release meaning you can screw the base plate into your housing and strap the tripod to your bcd to use when you need it. it is very light so i have to strap 3 ankle weights around the legs. works great for me. cheers,

 

chris

Are you sure about that model number?

I just got mine yesterday and it has aluminum legs.