Timeline for Why does a ball-head get stiff in cold weather?
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| Apr 13, 2017 at 12:44 | history | edited | CommunityBot |
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| Dec 12, 2012 at 2:10 | comment | added | ISOTropic Pixel | All plastic or plastic/metal combination between the ball and socket would be bad. This dissimilar situation will not allow precise movement between the two surfaces. An all metal, preferably a high-quality alloy of some sort, that naturally resists temperature extremes. Like the post about using lubricants, don't just use WD-40, there are lubricants designed for cold and hot temps. Magnesium alloy is one that comes to mind which manufacturers like to promote as a better material. | |
| Dec 1, 2012 at 15:35 | comment | added | Itai | Could you be more specific about materials? What should I look for which would be better in the cold? Most manufacturers announce with pride the materials of their ball-head! | |
| Dec 1, 2012 at 15:16 | history | answered | ISOTropic Pixel | CC BY-SA 3.0 |