Platemate Microload Pair 2 1/2 Lb. Magnetic Donut Weights

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Thats why the length of chain approach works quite well - the lower the scope is pointing, the more chain is off the ground and vice versa. Telrad is very lightweight as well (single lens), especially if you use it with Lithium cells (by the way, these are bar none in weight and longevity departments to the task, except for the external USB power cable of course). The Telrad and Zoom eyepiece on my 8" Skywatcher means that in the horizontal position there is a change in the centre of gravity. Was doing mainly planetary observing at low altitudes that previously tended to cause the scope to slowly tilt downwards. When I'm observing an area around the zenith I don't need any counterweight even with my heaviest eyepiece.

Pace Weights can keep you motivated by eliminating sticking points and letting you experience strength gains on a frequent and regular basis. Lately, I'm using that puck in the special cradle with the pocket for the USB Powerbank, which is powering the mirror cooler, QuInsight pointer, and other low power electronics on the scope. The root principle of the Dobsonian mount is that the CoG is always below the Altitude axis line and the gravity vector down from it is always exactly in the middle between Altitude PTFE tabs.With Pace Weights, you no longer need to be a fanatic to get the strength training and body shaping results you want.

As I said, with the Telrad yes it does change the centre of gravity but I have yet to be convinced that with a 8" OTA it is worth my doing anything about.

With the ease and convenience of magnetic attachment, half-pound Pace Weights let you add weight training resistance without lowering repetitions. And you are definitely don't have to do anything with your mount until something starts annoying you. With weights available in 1kg increments, these plates are easy to attach and remove, making them perfect for progressively making your workouts harder as you get stronger.

That the key not only for its rock-solid stability but also to the perfect fluidity of rocking forward and backward motion. It's not obvious from the photo below, but at high altitudes the bungee actually pulls the front of the telescope "down" to counteract the weight of the finders, focuser and eyepiece(s) hanging over the back of the tube. Pace Weights let you “pace” your weight increments, if you choose, to match the fastest rate at which your muscles can grow, so you can build your muscles faster and achieve your development goals sooner.Had two neodymium rubber clad magnets with M5 threads that I fastened to a stack of plates using two bolts.

So for over 10 years I've been using a simple DIY solution made from an old small GEM counterweight puck and two magnets from dead 3. Pace Weights are“ The Keys to Paced Weight Training”™, the most exciting advance in strength training and body shaping since the invention of barbells. I also love the fact the weight(s) can be moved quickly and easily up and down to achieve perfect balance.Pace Weights are sold in complete sets of 9 or 18 one-half pound weights and can be purchased with or without a convenient carrying case. Tried some deep sky when it got dark enough and picked out M57, the double cluster and Albireo reaching altitudes of +60 degrees and still well balanced. The lower the scope elevation, the greater the amount of chain suspended to balance the increased moment from the eyepiece end. Pace Weights can significantly reduce your workout time by letting you perform fewer heavy sets to get the results you want, so you can work out smarter, not harder, and have more free time for other activities.