06-19-2011, 09:42 PM
"Field Serviceable" means to be able to repair or clean without the need of a tool. If you are out in the hinterlands and one of the legs becomes difficult to collapse because of dirt you just go to the nearest stream and unscrew the mechanism and wash it off. No tool required.
I'm not saying flip locks are inferior. I prefer flip locks. I have a Bogen 3021 that is at least 20 years old but it didn't come with a plastic clip/tool.
I think Bogen/Manfrotto heard their customers and started to supply the tool long after I bought my 3021.
Indeed I'm interested in the Cullmann because it has flip locks.
I'm not saying flip locks are inferior. I prefer flip locks. I have a Bogen 3021 that is at least 20 years old but it didn't come with a plastic clip/tool.
I think Bogen/Manfrotto heard their customers and started to supply the tool long after I bought my 3021.
Indeed I'm interested in the Cullmann because it has flip locks.