misuse of a tripod

12 years 11 months ago #48403 by backh0me652
Is there any possible way to misuse a tripod?


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12 years 11 months ago - 12 years 11 months ago #48424 by Baydream
Like any physical object, there is is always a limit for physical abuse. If working around water (especially salt) make sure you get it dry and clean.
And unless someone if trying to steal it, it should not be used as club. An old Manfrotto monopod is much better for that.

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12 years 11 months ago #48894 by Zardoz

backh0me652 wrote: Is there any possible way to misuse a tripod?


What did you have in mind?


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12 years 11 months ago #51271 by ToadSlayer
Well ............. you could always balance it on one leg, then take hold of the other two, one in each hand, and use it as a nut cracker ..........:nunu:


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12 years 11 months ago #51276 by photobod
Do not use it for doing away with the spouse this is definately misuse :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

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12 years 11 months ago #51281 by chasrich
Replace the three rubber feetsies with marshmallows... You now have the capability to make three smores - AT ONCE.:woohoo:
Tah Dah!

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12 years 11 months ago #51427 by Baydream

chasrich wrote: Replace the three rubber feetsies with marshmallows... You now have the capability to make three smores - AT ONCE.:woohoo:
Tah Dah!

:rofl: PLEASE, PLEASE don't forget to remove the rubber feet. You will get your butt laughed off at the Emergency Room.

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12 years 11 months ago #51452 by DestinDave
I have a dead tree in my yard but I suspect a tripod would make a lousy axe..

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12 years 11 months ago #51463 by Graflex 4x5
I wouldn't advise trying to use one to hold up your car so you can work on it.

No matter how fast I go, there's always someone slower in front of me.
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12 years 11 months ago #51712 by ToadSlayer
I have heard that an old tripod makes a fantastic wig stand ..................or was it that a fantastic wig makes an old tripod stand ...................... something like that .................:banana:


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12 years 11 months ago #51728 by Rob pix4u2
I misuse an old tripod as a light stand-cheap and it works great

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12 years 11 months ago #51779 by photobod
Hope we are being helpful on your very serious question :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

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12 years 11 months ago #51790 by Cjarvis

photobod wrote: Do not use it for doing away with the spouse this is definately misuse :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:


Depends on the spouse but That might be exactly what you use a tripod for. :slapface:


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