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NatureScapes » Store » Tripods & Supports » VIEW ALL Tripods and Supports > » The Skimmer Ground Pod II

The Skimmer Ground Pod II

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The Skimmer II is the ultimate support for ground-level bird and wildlife photography!

Made with super heavy-duty, reinforced, crush-proof injection-molded plastic, it is rugged yet lightweight, weighing less than 15oz. With a unique circular design, it allows you to slide camera equipment in any direction on the ground, even through mud, sand, and grass. And your equipment stays clean and dry, even in up to an inch and a half of water!

The NatureScapes.Net Skimmer is a also fantastic option for shooting with long lenses from a vehicle: place the Skimmer (with optional C-12 or your tripod head attached) on a SkimmerSack beanbag and enjoy panning, tilting and overall ease of motion and increased stability over a beanbag alone. Try it!

The Skimmer was designed to be used with any lens or camera combination up to 600mm and its wide mounting surface can accommodate virtually any ballhead or gimbal-style head fitting a standard 3/8" tripod mount. It has been matched for use with low-profile lens feet when used with the C-12, as well as for the Wimberley Head II, without the need for modification or additional risers. However, an optional riser block fits perfectly and can be stacked when additional height is needed.

A 3/8" stainless steel "captive" bolt is provided to attach your tripod head. Alternately, the Skimmer can be purchased with the Wimberley C-12 quick release plate, allowing you to mount dovetail lens or camera plates. Other quick release clamps may also fit.

See the Specifications tab below for a list of key features.

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Approximately 10" in diameter and 1.5" high, the Skimmer's flat bottom allows it to slide and pan easily along the beach or mud without scooping up earth, protecting equipment from grit and moisture. The sides are turned out slightly to push sand and mud out and away, helping to keep debris from coming over the top. A protected area inside the plate can even be used to store teleconverters, extension tubes, and other incidentals for quick access while shooting.

The Skimmer was designed by photographers for photographers to meet our rigorous demands in the field. After years of using various ground supports, we felt the shortcomings were keeping us from our best productivity in the field. Sharp edges on plates would often get caught in the ground and swivel, halting movement, or scoop up sand and dirt - exposing ballheads and other equipment to grit and water and weighing down the plate with accumulating muck. We were constantly replacing lost bolts from plates that didn't have captive screws. Also, as frequent travelers, we are always looking for weight-conservative options - the Skimmer is less than half the weight of some ground pod options. The Skimmer is our field-tested solution!

KEY FEATURES

Constructed with super heavy duty reinforced crush-proof injection molded plastic
Roughly 10" diameter, 1.5" tall
Weighs under 15oz.
Heat and cold tolerant for use in any conditions
Integrated raised mounting platform for stability
Compatible with the Wimberley Head II and low profile lens feet without additional hardware needed
Standard 3/8 - 16 captive stainless steel bolt, countersunk flush to underside - no more lost bolts
Hex wrench included
Optional Wimberley C-10 quick release clamp with locking screw set screw - no ballhead needed
Reinforced lanyard attachment point for user-supplied clip or lanyard to hang from a belt, attach to a backpack, or for a safety line when shooting out of the car on a beanbag
Perfect for ground level shooting or off of a beanbag with telephoto lenses
INCLUDED Hex wrench
OPTIONAL The Wimberley C-10 quick release clamp - allows you to mount dovetail lens or camera plates. The gimbal-style full Wimberley Head II for the ultimate telephoto lens support The RB-100 riser block provides additional height when desired.

The SkimmerSack Beanbag

NatureScapes RB-100 Riser Block

Wildlife Imaging Beanbag

Wimberley Head II

Wimberley C-12 Quick Release Clamp

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Author: Jim Stockton
Innovative device - anyone photographing birds and other wildlife at ground level needs a Skimmer Ground Pod! Well worth the investment and indestructible!

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