johnelmore
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For practical, social, legal and style purposes you can 't carry around a real police grade baton or night-stick. However I found a great alternative which I wanted to talk about here.
One of my hobbies is photography and I have thousands of dollars in equipment. It can be nerve racking carrying the set of lenses and bodies around wondering if someone might try something.
I just completed a vacation of Italy and there is a lot of petty thievery and muggings in places like Rome. I took along the Oben ACM-2400l monopod. Completely compressed its the same length and weight as the PR24. It has a retention strap and grip. It seems like they designed this monopod to resemble thd PR24 without the side handle.
I almost got mugged on the subway in Rome. I found myself being crowded by two youths. I jumped back with my Oben monopod in hand. They said a few nasty words but did not advance and they got off at the next stop. When walking around I carried the monopod at the ready position. I walked by quite a few people who glanced at my photo gear and then glanced at the stick in my hand. No one ever bothered me with my stick at the ready. The real test was passing by the police. No one ever questioned me about the monopod.
I have read on here about carrying a medical walking cane, but you cant really use that. The monopod is something you can actually use to stabilize any camera. I owe it to my monopod for keeping me safe in Italy.
Just thought I might share my experience for all on the board...
One of my hobbies is photography and I have thousands of dollars in equipment. It can be nerve racking carrying the set of lenses and bodies around wondering if someone might try something.
I just completed a vacation of Italy and there is a lot of petty thievery and muggings in places like Rome. I took along the Oben ACM-2400l monopod. Completely compressed its the same length and weight as the PR24. It has a retention strap and grip. It seems like they designed this monopod to resemble thd PR24 without the side handle.
I almost got mugged on the subway in Rome. I found myself being crowded by two youths. I jumped back with my Oben monopod in hand. They said a few nasty words but did not advance and they got off at the next stop. When walking around I carried the monopod at the ready position. I walked by quite a few people who glanced at my photo gear and then glanced at the stick in my hand. No one ever bothered me with my stick at the ready. The real test was passing by the police. No one ever questioned me about the monopod.
I have read on here about carrying a medical walking cane, but you cant really use that. The monopod is something you can actually use to stabilize any camera. I owe it to my monopod for keeping me safe in Italy.
Just thought I might share my experience for all on the board...