1: How to replace the Chicken Lips (shims) in a Parallel Lock
This short video will show you how to remove and replace the Chicken Lips (most companies call them "shims") inside the leg or column sections of any 3 Legged Thing tripod that uses the Parallel Locking system. Chicken Lip style and colour my vary between C shape and Caps
2: Replacing Chicken Lips in a Standard Lock (Punks Tripods)
This short video shows how to open a friction lock, remove and replace the internal Chicken Lip (shim). This technique works with our Punks tripods, Corey, Travis, Billy, and Brian. If you require replacement Chicken Lips for your tripod, please contact our support team.
3: How to replace the Compression Washer inside a 3LT tripod leg or column lock.
This short video will show you how to remove and replace the compression washers inside any leg or column lock of a 3 Legged Thing tripod.
4: How to service a tripod with Parallel Locks (Pro Range and Pro Range 2.0 tripods)
This video shows how to service your tripod, if it features the patented Parallel Lock system, including how to disassemble the locks and clean it.
5: How to use Docz2
This video shows how to use the 3 Legged Thing Docz2 foot stabiliser.
6: How to use Toolz (multi-function hex key, coin tool, carabiner and bottle opener)
This short video shows how our unique Toolz can be used, and the various features that make this a must-have accessory.
7: to adjust the Switch Clamp
This short video shows how to adjust the Switch Clamp for release plates with different base profiles.
8: How to change the clamp on your tripod
This short video shows how to swap your clamp on your AirHed (using Switch Clamp).
9: How to service the leg catches
This short video shows how the leg catch mechanism can be lubricated and tightened to suit your required tension.
10: How to set up the QR11 2.0 L-Bracket
This video shows how to set up the QR11 2.0 universal L-bracket
11: How to fit alternative footwear types to your tripod
This video show how you can secure your footwear to your tripod. This method works on all footwear options including Heelz spikes, Clawz ice grips, Stilettoz long spikes, and Vanz combi ball and spike footwear.
12: How to change threads at the top of the column
This video explains how to change the double-ended threaded bolt over, in the centre column and mounting plate of your tripod.This technique works on all current and legacy 3LT tripods.
13: How to invert your centre column (all tripod types)
This short video explains how to simply invert the centre column on your 3 Legged Thing tripod. This video technique is applicable to every 3LT tripod ever made.
14: Removing The Centre Column (Pro Range tripods)
This short video explains how to simply remove the centre column on your 3 Legged Thing tripod. This video technique is for Eclipse / Equinox and Pro Range 2.0 tripods.
15: Removing the Centre Column (Punks Tripods)
This short video explains how to simply remove the centre column on your 3 Legged Thing Punks tripod.
16: How to convert your Punks tripod to a Monopod
This short video shows how to remove the monopod leg and connect it to the central column on Punks tripods.
17: Convert Equinox/Eclipse Leo or Pro Range 2.0 tripod to a monopod.
This short video shows how to quickly and easily remove a monopod leg from your tripod and connect it to the central column for Equinox / Eclipse Leo and all Pro Range 2.0 tripods (Leo 2.0, Albert 2.0, Winston 2.0) to create a taller monopod.
18: Convert your Equinox / Eclipse Albert or Winston tripod into a monopod.
This video explains how to remove the monopod leg from Albert or Winston, remove the Tri-mount plate from the column, and connect them to make a Monopod. Also applies to legacy 3 Legged Thing tripods except Punks, Leo, Keith and Tim.
19: How to replace Chicken Lips
This video shows how to replace the Chicken Lip in your 3 Legged Thing Legends or Punks 2.0 tripod.
20: Parallel Locks - How to disassemble for cleaning and maintenance
This short video will explain how to disassemble or open Parallel Locks on Evolution 3, Evo 3 Punks, Equinox / Eclipse and Pro Range 2.0 tripods
21: How to Check your tripod before use
This video will show you how to check your tripod before use so you don't have any parts running away mid shoot.
22: How To Create A 4 Legged Thing
This video demostrates how to create a 4 Legged Thing with your 3 Legged Thing tripod. This can give you an extra evel of stability when required.
23: How To Clean Your Legends Range Tripod
If you've taken your 3 Legged Thing Legends range tripod out and things have gotten a big mucky, you can clean the tripod at home to get it back to good working order.
24: How To Adjust The Leg Hinge
Has the leg hinge on your 3 Legged Thing tripod loosened over time? You can adjust the tension by using two of our Toolz multitools, or a Toolz and a 4mm Hex key.
25: How To Convert To A Tabletop Tripod
If you have one of 3 Legged Thing's Legends, Pro Range 2.0 or Punks 2.0 tripods, you can remove the legs and create a tabletop tripod by using the optional Vanz tripod feet (sold seperately).
26: How To Swap The Mounting Plates
This video demonstrates how to switch between the flat mounting plate and the 75mm bowl mount (and vice versa) on 3 Legged Thing's Nicky and Tommy rugged hybrid photo/video tripods.
27: How to Attach a 3LT Lever or Twist Clamp to Your Monopod
Add a 3 Legged Thing quick release lever or twist clamp to your monopod via the 3/8"-16 screw thread. This can be used with any 3LT monopod including Alans and Trents.
28: How to Attach Half Bowl to Nicky or Tommy
This video shows how to attach the 3LT 75mm Half Bowl to our Nicky or Tommy tripod with the bowl mount fitted, and how to adjust its angle and lock it in place.
29: How to Use 3LT Standalone Levelling Base Accessory
This video shows how to mount and use the 3LT standalone Levelling Base accessory, including adjusting the level, and using the 360˚ panning base.
30: How to Use the Levelling Base on Jay & Mike Tripods
This video shows how to us thee levelling base functionality on our Jay and Mike tripods, including adjusting the tension, levelling off, and locking into place.
31: How to remove the AirHed from your tripod
This video will show how to remove the AirHed from your 3 Legged Thing tripod.
32: How to attach Docz to a monopod
This video shows how to attach the 3 Legged Thing Docz Foot Stabilizer to a monopod.
33: How to replace Chicken Lips - Parallel Locks
This video shows How to replace your Chicken Lip in Parallel locks on 3 Legged Thing tripods
Toxic Bag Videos
34: How To Attach A Tripod to Your Valkyrie Backpack
This short video demonstrates the best way to attach a tripod to your Valkyrie camera backpack, and shows you where to locate the tripod attachment straps and tripod bungee that secures the leg in place.
35: How To Use Pocket Dividers - For all the Small Items in Your Bag
This video shows you how to stow smaller items in the Pocket Dividers of our Wraith or Valkyrie bags. These innovative pockets are built-in to the dividers of the Valkyrie Backpack and Wraith Messenger.
36: Where Is the Rain Cover - Valkyrie?
This short video shows you where Valkyrie's rain cover is kept and how to fit it.
37: Where Is The Rain Cover - Wraith
This short video shows you where to locate Wraith's rain cover and how to fit it.
