I have a Gitzo tripod that was bought in the late 1970s. The rubber ring for tightening the nut on the telescoping section to raise and lower the camera has finally stretched to the point of uselessness. Years ago when talking to a rep. at Gitzo I was told the part is unavailable and my model (Reporter) is no longer made.

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Searching for; rubber ring, rubber grip ring, gland nut ring and a few others turn up nothing useable.

The size appears to be 35mmX19mm.

Before giving up and wrapping with some rubber or friction tape it seemed like this might be a good place to ask.

Maybe with everyone using cellphone cameras, the old trusted tripod may be on its way out.

jtk