I recently ordered the Lapides modified Teegul with my Tak FS60C for daytime solar viewing. This is a substantial mount, and requires a solid tripod (circular section aluminium [Bogen] or wood [Berlebach]) for optimal use. The dual motion capability (i.e., make large movements by pushing the scope, fine movements with alt/az knobs) makes locating objects in the finder very easy, and the fluid movements achieved with the alt/az knobs are simply a pleasure to use...just like the Tak focuser...so keeping objects in view is accomplished with ease. My unit carries the FS60C, a Scopetronix Maxview DSLR eyepiece projection unit with a 12mm T4 Nagler, and a Canon EOS 1D (a heavy camera) with absolutely no ill-effects...what little vibration there is dampens out quicky, and the unit does not bind up carrying this large weight out at long lever-arms. Ive begun using the Baby-Tak with this unit (and at obscenely high-power) to grab quick views of the gas giants as well as wide field deep sky work when the cloud-gods cooperate. Minimal vibration while focusing, then a silent, steady view. I find myself out under the stars a lot more simply because the ease of set-up and use makes more of my observing time, and with a zero frustration quotient! Not the cheapest way to go, but as with all things Takahashi, you get what you pay for.

This is an exceptionally fine mount. I have used it on a Bogen 3068 tripod and most recently on a Gitzo 5530 with a TMB105/650 and TMB92SS - the slow motion controls are smooth and the variable tension adjustments quick and easy to use. On the Gitzo with the TMB92SS, the settling time is 1/2 second. Highly recommended. Highly recommended.