salt tripod after three years

[Eoin]

always like to see a review of a product that has been used for a while. at first i loved this tripod because i could fit it in the boot. the design and blue finish is quite striking too. i found myself using it less and less because of the extra time to assemble/disassemble compared to my ian goulds (~10 years and still going strong). now it has reached the grade of "spare" or "the one i give a loan of". on a trip last weekend i noticed a bit of corrosion on all the metal screw parts. i do wash my gear down with fresh water after every trip. i have never had this problem with the goulds. my only conclusion is that the steel nuts and bolts in the goulds are of a better grade (maybe 316ss). it boggles the mind why a manufacturer would try and save cents per item like this. shakespere salt tripod - thumbs down.

[lowie69]

i had one there crap then i got the mti 1 crap i just purchased an ian golds yesterday and by far they are the best all rond

[Eoin]

i had one there crap then i got the mti 1 crap i just purchased an ian golds yesterday and by far they are the best all rond

wait and see the golds in 5 years time, might not be as sparkly new but 100% perfect use.

[MC]

have the parkers tripod, very slimilar to trhe golds one, after 5 years bit of rust on 2 of the screws and replaced the padding of u bends, would get another but this one is still in good nick so no need. ps not always washed after each trip

[Preston]

If you spray the screws and chains etc with wd40 or gt7 spray this will stop any corrosion and seal. The gt7 is so good that for demos they spray a corded electric drill thoroughly put it underwater and the drill still works . I usually spray the entire tripod and then wipe down and its rust free a year on and i rarely wash it after use

[Ric0shay]

Iv had the saltist now for over 2 years of hardship ,iv never washed it but I have dropped it, bent the legs and watched it get pulled down the beach and its still going strong.Now its not pretty but it does the job.Anything you pay €50 and get two years out of is alright by me.

[sparkey+1]

i had one there crap then i got the mti 1 crap i just purchased an ian golds yesterday and by far they are the best all rond

wait and see the golds in 5 years time, might not be as sparkly new but 100% perfect use.

+1 and its a great tripod and no bother carrying long distance grand and light...

[kstaff]

i have an original Ian Golds Tripod that is over 20 years old and still perfect, you buy them once!

[Magpie]

i have a shakespeare and its excellent. not a sign of any corrosion

[sandblaster]

going into my 3rd year with the salt .i have had ian golds in the past and can say without doubt the salt is the most stable tripod i have used and the best !!

[mickeyfish]

24 years i have my Trigger tripod, only had to replace the legs four times and the head six times. Its looks brand new after all this time

Best tripod ever

[The Austrian]

24 years i have my Trigger tripod, only had to replace the legs four times and the head six times. Its looks brand new after all this time

Best tripod ever

classic!