![]() Look for cracks that open up either side of the lever when it is down before purchasing a used U212.īTW, I didn't think much of the Slik pan/tilt head on this old model and since the elevator crank column also failed I removed the column and head and now have a Manfrotto 222 joystick head attached directly to the leg hub. SLIK Tripods - U212 / U212 Deluxe Crank Handle Replacement Slik Tripods 357 subscribers Subscribe 9 Share 2. Slik U212 In reply to Jimsokay I did tons of research and found the Slik universal U-212 tripod. By wrapping wire around the housing I am still able to use the U212 legs.Īs a precaution I now keep the all flip style leg locks on all my tripods open when in storage which is probably 99.9% of the time, closing them only during actual use. Eventually the leg will either slip under load or the crack opens up allowing the pin to escape. The plastic housing supporting the ends of the lever's pivot pin developed cracks. I have experienced leg lock failures on several Slik tripods (one is an older U212 model) which all had the Slik flip lever design. Features include rectangular legs that maintain torsional strength & retractable spikes for all terrain use. Please contact a KEH photography expert to discuss similar options. It would be heavier than the 330DX, but more versatile. The U212 Deluxe is an all-purpose tripod. ![]() Apparently Slik has been making that model for a few decades, and it seems to be highly regarded. ![]() I've decided to look for an old Slik U212. ![]()
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