The improvement in stability and usability has been incredible. Now ornithologists want to use mine whenever possible. The "shoe" is securely fastened with a screw attachment (silver in the photo). It's so secure that you can carry your scope without worrying about it falling off like you would with less secure methods. The pickup arm really does hold its place when tightened. This is the biggest improvement in my birding experience and comes with a GREAT warranty and customer service. VORTEX is a GREAT company and a pleasure to do business with.
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