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A Z VORTEX User’s Manual
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Even with the easel leg extended,
the AZ VORTEX is secure when the legs
are restrained and the force vector is
directed inside of the legs,
Figure 7
.
Remember, if the AZ VORTEX is
near an edge, a Tether Line is necessary
to prevent the unit from accidentally
falling. This is even more critical before
the AZ VORTEX is loaded.
Securing the Front Legs
The front A-frame legs of the
AZ VORTEX must be restrained
from spreading apart, which is
accomplished when the feet are
anchored to the surface. If this is
not possible, an alternative method
is used to independently connect
(or hobble) the legs together using
the provided AZ VORTEX Hobble
Straps, or by using independently
secured accessory cords. Moder-
ate tension should be applied so
that the straps are snug but do not
flex the legs. Keep the straps as
low to the ground as possible to
prevent tripping hazards.
Using the AZ VORTEX as a Tripod
The AZ VORTEX can be set up in a variety of tripod configurations, including an equal leg
tripod. The adjustability of the AZ VORTEX allows it to fit a variety of spaces that the adjustment
range of conventional, equal leg tripods may not. As discussed above, the legs should be either
anchored to the surface or connected with Hobble Straps, cord, webbing or chain to keep them
from spreading. This is even more important on the AZ VORTEX than the conventional tripods
due to the ability of the easel leg to move.
When used in the equal leg configuration, the resultant force vector should be as close to
the center as possible. If not, additional rigging may be required for stability or one of the other
tripod configurations may provide a more stable platform.
NOTE ON THE RAPTOR FOOT
When you connect the Raptor
Foot to the leg, position it so
that the force exerted on the leg
pushes the tip of the foot
towards the center of the tripod
or bipod. This encourages the
“claw” to bite into the surface
.
Figure 7
Raptor Foot Hobble
Flat Foot Hobble
