Digital BW, The Print

>
> I¹m using a Ries wooden tripod probably due to early subliminal
> implantations from Fred.
> Bought this ³metal transmits vibrations wood absorbs it² bit hook  
> line and
> sinker.
> It¹s hard to resist a wood option.
>

Just replaced my Ries with a carbon fiber one.  Got tired of the wood  
breaking where the hinges are, and losing a day to wood clamps and  
aliphatic resin.  This wouldn't be the same problem in other parts of  
the country, but here in Tucson it's so dry that wood dies.  The new  
tripod is smaller, lighter and easier to use, also.  And as far as  
transmitting vibrations- I think Fred had the Zone VI aluminum foil  
in his hat for that, didn't he?  :  )

James