Topic: Tripod stands on a hill?

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OK, then in conclusion:

The "lazy leg" only gets LONGER, so it must point forward on a downward slope.   

Bummer. 2 legs on the decline would be more stable.

Actually  - That's what I used to think...

I can't explain it  really ... but some one with more knowledge in physics could tell you why.

As far as I understand the force of the center pole  is in direct opposition with the forward leg  it shouldn't fall forward. Unless the pole is not vertical
the one single leg reaches farther forward  than the  two legs...

someone else explain this please...

peace

[SmokinJoe]

Ain't you guys ever heard of a stick?  Or a rock?  The other day we used a chunk of styrafoam that was there...

The lazy leg thing is sweet, but a new stand would cut into my mic-slutting habit.

[dlh]

OK, then in conclusion:

The "lazy leg" only gets LONGER, so it must point forward on a downward slope.   

Bummer. 2 legs on the decline would be more stable.

Actually  - That's what I used to think...

I can't explain it  really ... but some one with more knowledge in physics could tell you why.

As far as I understand the force of the center pole  is in direct opposition with the forward leg  it shouldn't fall forward. Unless the pole is not vertical
the one single leg reaches farther forward  than the  two legs...

someone else explain this please...

peace

I'll take a stab (I ain't no rocket surgeon.)
You pretty much have it.  The single leg reaches farther.  This puts the center of gravity "uphill" from the center of an imaginary triangle connecting the three legs.
Just draw an equilateral triangle, put a dot in the center and compare the distance to the "top" vertex and the base of the triangle.
"There, I fixed it"
(or just use duct tape)

[Taper Chris]

if the ground is soft enough, I put two legs in front and push the back leg into the ground, then stake it down.