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Tri-Pier (8034)

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$503.37 $799 In stock

Category: Tripods

Description

Introducing a new concept in mount support... 

The iOptron Tri-Pier combines the strength and stableness of a pier with the levelling flexibility of a tripod. Aluminum pier and leg tops. Stainless steel leg extensions. The Tri-Pier feet has built-in vibration suspension pads. 

The Tri-pier fits these iOptron mounts (please specify if it is for MiniTower):

  • CEM60/70
  • iEQ45/iEQ45 Pro
  • iEQ30/iEQ30 Pro (may limit low latitude application)
  • AZ Mount Pro/MiniTower/MiniTower II/MiniTower Pro (REQUIRES Star Knobs with Center post #8340)

The Tri-pier also fits other brand mounts with a suitable adapter.

Specifications

Max Payload 220 lbs (100 kg)
Self Weight ~25.8 lbs (11.7 kg)
Pier Diameter 5.7" (144 mm) with 150mm top plate
Adjustable Height 31.5"-42.5" (800-1080 mm)
Uneven Ground Range 3.35" (85 mm)
Leg Maximum Spread Ø48.8" (Ø1240 mm)
Pier Dimension (folded) Ø12.8"x 26” (Ø325 x 660 mm)
Warranty One year limited

Manual

Assembly Instruction 
Refer to CEM60 Instruction Manual for CEM60/70 application 
Refer to iEQ45 Pro Instruction Manual for iEQ45/iEQ45 Pro application 
Refer to MiniPier Instruction Manual for iEQ30/MiniTower/MiniTower Pro application

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Chloe E. ★★★★★

The aluminum pier is rock-solid once leveled, and it cuts my setup time in half compared to my old tripod. No more wobble even with my heavy scope attached.

Aurora W. ★★★★★

I was setting up my astrophotography rig last night and just tightening the locking knobs on this Tri-Pier felt incredibly precise and secure. The stability it gives my telescope mount is noticeably better than a standard tripod, even on uneven ground.

Sebastian S. ★★★★★

Setup was surprisingly quick for something this sturdy, and the adjustable leveling feet let me dial it in perfectly on uneven ground. The aluminum pier feels dense and stable, definitely no wobble even with my heavier scope mounted.