Farpoint Sure Grip Vixen Dovetail Saddle

Product Overview

Farpoint's Vixen saddle — a firm grip that never marks your dovetail bars.

Safely attach telescope optical tubes and accessories with the Farpoint Sure Grip Vixen Dovetail Saddle . Machined of sturdy aluminum with a black anodized finish, this is Farpoint's version of the Vixen-style (V-size) saddle. The non-marking clamp system provides a secure, firm grip — but won't mark or damage your dovetail bars, no matter how many times you set up and tear down. CNC-machined in the USA.

Who Is This Product Best For?

This product is designed for telescope owners and astrophotographers who use Vixen-style (V-size) dovetail hardware. It is an ideal choice if you need a precision-machined, reliable mounting solution that integrates with the Vixen-style (V-size) ecosystem of plates, saddles, and accessories.

Why Choose This Product?

• Precision machined: CNC-machined and anodized for a tight, secure fit on Vixen-style (V-size) hardware.
• Built to last: Aircraft-grade aluminum construction resists flexing under load and holds alignment.
• Trusted brand: Farpoint Astro is a respected name in telescope mounting hardware, made in the USA.

Recommended Uses

Use this telescope dovetail saddle for visual observing and astrophotography setups that rely on the Vixen-style (V-size) dovetail standard, including mounting optical tubes, guide scopes, cameras, and accessories.

Compatibility and Accessory Notes

Key compatibility and fit details:

• Saddle standard: V-size (Vixen-style)
• Clamping: Non-marking clamp system — firm grip without damaging dovetail bars
• Material: Black anodized aluminum
• Construction: CNC-machined in the USA

Important Limitations

This is a Vixen-style (V-size) component and is not compatible with D-size (Losmandy-style) hardware unless an adapter is used. Verify your telescope's mounting pattern and your mount's saddle width before purchasing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes it "Sure Grip"?
Most basic Vixen saddles clamp with the tip of a set screw — a tiny contact patch that digs into the bar. The Sure Grip's non-marking clamp system spreads the grip, holding firmly without marring, pitting, or deforming your dovetail.

Do I need armored-strip dovetail bars with this saddle?
No — armored strips exist to protect bars from set screws . Since this saddle's clamp doesn't mar bars, the regular (non-armored) versions of our V-size bar kits work perfectly and save you a few dollars.

Is V-size the same as Vixen?
Yes — V-size is the Vixen-style dovetail, the smaller of the two common dovetail standards (the larger being the D-size, or Losmandy-style). This saddle clamps V-size bars.

Our Recommendation

If you run a Vixen-style (V-size) setup, the Farpoint Sure Grip Vixen Dovetail Saddle is a dependable, precision choice that will integrate cleanly with the rest of your Farpoint dovetail system. Ontario Telescope and Accessories stocks the full Farpoint lineup to help you build a complete, matched mounting solution.