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Transporting a G-11 Gemini

Started by mvollmer, 02/22/2005 03:13AM
Posted 02/22/2005 03:13AM Opening Post
I realize this topic has been addressed before, but I am just curious what other people are using to transport their G-11's in. I have a large case I bought at Home Depot that is large enough to transport the G-11, the counterweight shaft and weight, and the tripod head with the Gemini box. It does a good job, but the whole mess is so heavy, I just leave it loaded in the back of my truck and load and unload it at my observing site. I had a custom case made by Unitec, http://www.unitecproducts.com/ to house my two optical tubes but just wanted to see what other options are out there. Ideally, I'd like to have a case (Pelican?) that would fit the G-11, counterweight and shaft. I have a large multi gun rifle case that fits the tripod legs perfectly. How have other folks bridged this?

Thanks
Mike