Try a camera store or Best Buy. A good sturdy camera tripod works for me. The key word is sturdy, as you have found out already.

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On 1/11/16 3:34 PM, zach hillerson via AMSAT-BB wrote:

I'm wondering if anyone can give me the name/model of the tripod they are successfully using with their Arrow antenna? I would like to get back into the satellite world but need a tripod due to shoulder issues. I've ordered 2 from Amazon and neither has been able to hold the weight of the Arrow. After several days of searching through the house for my old tripod my wife finally admitted selling it at a yardsale :-( Thanks for any recommendations, Zach N4ERZ _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

I don't use a tripod for my Arrow antenna but my telescope is mounted on a surveyor's tripod. It cost around 2/3 the price of the Arrow but it's quite sturdy and comes with a carrying strap. A bubble level helps in setting it up.

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Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL