I am quoting myself from another stick/cane thread here: "As I am an actual photographer, both at work and as an avocation, I have been looking at monopods. (I already have tripods.) An extended aluminum monopod might not have the density desired in a fighting stick, but collapsed, the density increases. Another option I am considering is a Crawford Survival Staff, with the optional double-ended threaded attachment that adapts it to to a tripod/monopod head. I have not yet, however, looked into the acceptability of monopods on/in carry-on baggage."
I reckon the next step would be to fashion a handle that would attach to the monopod, either threading onto the provided threaded portion, or perhaps even take advantage of the available quick-release systems. I presently use the Manfrotto quick-release system with my tripods and cameras, but I am not married to that system. I am curious to learn what other THR members may have accomplished, in adapting monopods to double as canes or walking sticks. A recent foot problem, plus my tricky knee getting trickier, have prompted me to look into this.
Thanks!
I reckon the next step would be to fashion a handle that would attach to the monopod, either threading onto the provided threaded portion, or perhaps even take advantage of the available quick-release systems. I presently use the Manfrotto quick-release system with my tripods and cameras, but I am not married to that system. I am curious to learn what other THR members may have accomplished, in adapting monopods to double as canes or walking sticks. A recent foot problem, plus my tricky knee getting trickier, have prompted me to look into this.
Thanks!