[Leica] Re: aluminium pods cold hands

["Tim Spragens" <t.spragens@cityweb.de>]

Alan Ball wrote:
> I've had trouble on the coldest days this winter just handling my Gitzo
> tripod (would have been the same with a regular monopod). The hands
> would almost stick to it. Just wondered if you have ever tried carbon
> fibre based hardware and if that made a real difference in freezing
> weather ?

Try wrapping the outer tube of the telescoping leg. Some use foam 
tubes, though it is bulky. I've used a rubber and cork bicycle 
handlebar tape which insulates as well as pads. No more skin loss, 
and fewer dents in the tube. I'll give up my aging Tiltall when I can't 
carry it anymore.

Regards,

Tim