Hey everyone,
First off, let me begin by saying that I love my classic LX200! There seems to be a lot of misinformation floating around this message board about Meade quality control, bolts rusting after a few months of use (I've used mine consistently since '99 with NO RUST), heck - I think I just read someone's post that Meade is making their scopes in Mexico, c'mon people - we're better than that.
Enough of that, on to the question at hand. I use my scope on my back deck, which is attached to the second story of the house. I know I'd be using it more (especially for Mars right now @ 3AM) if I had a way to get it to the back deck in one piece. So here's the question:
Anyone use standard JMI Wheelie bars on their scope on a deck? If so, how is the vibration vs. without the bars (I use anti-vibration pads)? Any and all experiences are welcome.
Thanks!
First off, let me begin by saying that I love my classic LX200! There seems to be a lot of misinformation floating around this message board about Meade quality control, bolts rusting after a few months of use (I've used mine consistently since '99 with NO RUST), heck - I think I just read someone's post that Meade is making their scopes in Mexico, c'mon people - we're better than that.
Enough of that, on to the question at hand. I use my scope on my back deck, which is attached to the second story of the house. I know I'd be using it more (especially for Mars right now @ 3AM) if I had a way to get it to the back deck in one piece. So here's the question:
Anyone use standard JMI Wheelie bars on their scope on a deck? If so, how is the vibration vs. without the bars (I use anti-vibration pads)? Any and all experiences are welcome.
Thanks!
