{"product_id":"farpoint-sure-grip-vixen-dovetail-saddle","title":"Farpoint Sure Grip Vixen Dovetail Saddle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarpoint's Vixen saddle — a firm grip that never marks your dovetail bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafely 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Is This Product Best For?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose This Product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision machined:\u003c\/strong\u003e CNC-machined and anodized for a tight, secure fit on Vixen-style (V-size) hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to last:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aircraft-grade aluminum construction resists flexing under load and holds alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted brand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Farpoint Astro is a respected name in telescope mounting hardware, made in the USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey compatibility and fit details:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaddle standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e V-size (Vixen-style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClamping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-marking clamp system — firm grip without damaging dovetail bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black anodized aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e CNC-machined in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Limitations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Vixen-style (V-size) component and is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it \"Sure Grip\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need armored-strip dovetail bars with this saddle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs V-size the same as Vixen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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. 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