Losmandy DVWS 2.5 lb Counterweight System

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Losmandy DVWS 2.5 lb Counterweight System
Key Features
  • For Fork-Mounted Telescopes
  • Fits V and D-Series Dovetail Plates
  • Enables Proper Balancing of Heavy Gear
  • Threaded 2.5 lb Counterweight
Properly balance heavier observation rigs on telescopes utilizing fork-mounts with Losmandy's DVWS 2.5 lb Counterweight System. The base is compatible with their larger D-series and smaller V-series plates and comes outfitted with a 5" long threaded rod that matches the threads on the 2.5 lb weight's bore-hole, allowing you to precisely balance the load by turning the weight one way, or the other. The longer rod is useful with especially heavy loads, as it provides a greater balancing range.
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Losmandy DVWS Overview

Properly balance heavier observation rigs on telescopes utilizing fork-mounts with Losmandy's DVWS 2.5 lb Counterweight System. The base is compatible with their larger D-series and smaller V-series plates and comes outfitted with a 5" long threaded rod that matches the threads on the 2.5 lb weight's bore-hole, allowing you to precisely balance the load by turning the weight one way, or the other. The longer rod is useful with especially heavy loads, as it provides a greater balancing range.

UPC: 851868007263

Losmandy DVWS Specs

Construction
Base: Aluminum alloy
Rod: Stainless steel
Weight
11.2 oz / 317.5 g, base and rod
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.37 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.25 x 6 x 5.7"

Losmandy DVWS Reviews

Best device to balance my refractors

By Armando
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-02-16

Some people slide their scope in the rings, which requires loosening both rings and then retightening them. With this sliding counterweight, I can loosen it with my left hand and slide it to balance the scope. My right hand is used to loosen the alt clutch and determine if the scope is balanced perfecdtly. If not, I simply move the sliding counterweight again and get perfect balance. My scope then requires almost no alt clutch, even at 90 degrees altitude.

2.5 Lb Counterweight

By Frank
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-05

Excellent low cost solution for my problem of too much backweight. On my C5e with a smaller vixen rail I was not able to balance my scope. This Vixen or Losmandy system solved it easily. I even purchased the 1.5LB counterweight, for more versaltility Highly recommend it!!!

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Does this clamp fit the orange rail on a ...

Does this clamp fit the orange rail on a Celestron C8 OTA ?
Asked by: David M
It fits well on my C9.25 EdgeHD orange rail (Losmandy D style)
Answered by: Toni
Date published: 2024-11-07
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