Teegul with Lapides mod-anyone using it?

Hello,
I just ordered a Teegul alt/az mount with the Lapides modification. I will use it with a new FS102 and I am wondering if there are any folks out there with the same setup that can offer some opinions and/or insight.

Thanks in advance.
Joe D.

Joe,

Make sure that there is no slip when using the slo-mo controls. I would turn the slow motion knob (either one) and it would take a half turn to get the gears to mesh so that the scoe would start moving. I wound up sending it back to TNR for repair. When I got it back it was even worse. Returned the unit to Anacortes. Changed to a Giro XL and am infinitely more happy with that setup when used with my Sky 90.

Other people really like their Teegul with Lapides mod so hopefully you will really like the one you're getting.

Good luck.

David

Joe,
So far, I have trid the Telepod, Panoramic, Gilbralter, Giro DX and TAK Teegul/Lapides mounts with my TAK FS-78. The TAK Teegul/Lapides is the clearly the keeper. Most stable, smoothest motions and the slow motion controls are excellent for high power planetary viewing. I do reccommend the use of a good wood tripod with any of these mounts. It will significantly enhance the set-up's stability.
Thanks,
Karl Augenstein