Vortex skyline User manual

8.9–68.0”
11 pounds
3
3
5.0 pounds
26.0”
4.5”
Height Range
Maximum Load
Leg Sections
Leg Angles
Weight
Folded Height
Folded Width
Micro-fluid head delivers precise and smooth action.
Variable leg angle adjustments allow for flexible positioning.
Padded leg wraps for added comfort.
Flip lever leg locks for rapid set up and height adjustment.
Anodized aluminum legs for sturdy support.
Balance hook holds extra weight for greater
stability in windy conditions.
Adjustable quick-release plate and
locking mechanism.
Rubber feet stand sure-footed on slick surfaces.
Features
Specifications
For rock-solid performance in the most demanding situations, you need
a SkylineTM tripod. Rugged anodized legs and a smooth, precise micro-
fluid head will help deliver maximum performance from your optics
set-up.
Bubble Level
Removable
Center Column
Section
Flip Lever
Locks
Micro-Fluid Head
Padded
Leg Wraps
Center Column
Safety Latch and
Lever Lock
Attachable
Balance Hook
Rubber
Feet
Adjustable
Quick-Release
Plate
Anodized
Aluminum
Legs
Leg Angle
Release Tabs
Bubble Level
If desired, reference the
Bubble Level to ensure
tripod plate is level.
Adjusting the micro-fluid head
Use the Pan and Tilt Tension Adjust Knobs to set desired tensions for
horizontal and vertical
movement.
To remove the
quick-release (QR)
plate, loosen the QR
Plate Hold-Down
Knob. Then, slide the
plate and turn the Plate Safety Release Knob counter-clockwise. The
quick-release plate can then be removed and attached to desired optic
or camera. Reinstall the quick-release plate, adjust balance point, and
tighten the Hold-Down Knob.Loosen and tighten the
Control Arm Adjust
Knob to adjust the
handle angle.
QR Plate Safety
Release Knob
Control Arm
Adjust Knob
QR Plate Hold-Down
Knob
Bubble Level
Tilt Tension
Adjust Knob
Pan Tension
Adjust Knob
Control Arm
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Adjusting the center column
Change the position of the center column to raise the tripod head for
additional height. Unlock the center column by pushing the silver
Safety Latch down and flipping the Lever Lock upward. Once you
have moved the center column to the desired height, lock the height in
place by flipping the center column lock back down.
For very low heights, the center column can be split by unscrewing and
removing the lower section.
Lever Lock
1. Push Safety
Latch Down to
Unlock
2. Flip the Lever Up and
Adjust Center Column
Lower Section of Center
Column Removed
Adjusting the leg angle
The legs of the Skyline can be set at one of three angles. To adjust the
leg angle, slide the Release Tab to the right and pivot the leg outward
to the desired angle.
To help stabilize the tripod in windy conditions, attach the Balance
Hook and hang a weight (not supplied) from it.
Balance Hook
Adjusting the leg length
To extend a leg, release the Flip Lever Lock and slide the leg section
out to the desired length. Press the flip lever
back down to secure a section in place. Leg will
extend to a maximum of three sections.
Padded upper sections on two legs provide a
comfortable place to grip and extra comfort
when carrying.
Release the Flip Lever Lock
to Adjust Leg Length
2. Pivot Leg and
Engage Release
Tab at Desired
Angle
1. Push Release
Tab to Right
© Vortex Optics
Visit vortexoptics.com for more information. Canadian customers
may visit vortexcanada.net for customer service information.
THE VORTEX 3-YEAR WARRANTY
This tripod is warranted to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for three years after purchase. If
found to be defective in materials or workmanship
upon our inspection, Vortex Optics will repair or
replace the product or part.
Rest assured, if your tripod should ever require
repair, all you need do is contact Vortex Optics at 800-426-0048 for
prompt, professional, and friendly service.
Vortex Optics
2120 West Greenview Drive
Middleton, WI 53562
[email protected]
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Manual #SKY-1-11A