We have now made available an economical set of quick release latches that make rapid tube adjustments and balancing quick and easy. They are easily installed, very secure, and allow for instant tension release on the straps. After spending many frustrating hours trying to get my Starfinder to track properly, I found out just how critical proper balancing was. I was also frustrated by not being able to easily rotate the tube quickly for comfortable eye placement. The Star-Latch system is an excellent solution at an economical price.
Installation is simply and easy.
Use the supplied pin to remove the soft aluminum pin holding the threaded stud to the strap. The factory supplied threaded stud has a weak point where this pin is placed and must be upgraded to a heavier stud to accommodate the camming action of the Star-Latch. This will secure the latch and prevent it from slipping off. Reinstall the straps, mount the OTA, and that s all there is to it. Now, by a simple flick of the lever you can instantly adjust the tube for comfortable focuser placement, and balancing requirements.