{"product_id":"farpoint-vixen-saddle-conversion-for-sky-watcher-eq6-orion-atlas","title":"Farpoint Vixen Saddle Conversion for Sky-Watcher EQ6 \/ Orion Atlas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your Vixen bars — replace the stock clamp that's scarring them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlder-generation Sky-Watcher EQ6 and Orion Atlas mounts shipped with a small Vixen-style saddle that grips your dovetail with a bare retaining screw. The Farpoint Vixen Saddle Conversion replaces the stock head outright with a firm-grip V-size saddle built around a side clamping bar — over 20 times the clamping area of a retaining screw, holding harder without scarring or deforming the dovetail bar. The complete unit comes mounted on its EQ6 puck adapter and installs with the screws already on your mount.\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\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces the stock EQ6 \/ Atlas saddle with a firm-grip V-size (Vixen-style) clamping-bar saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits mounts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sky-Watcher EQ6 and Orion Atlas with the standard (older) saddle profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClamping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Side clamping bar — over 20× the clamping area of a retaining screw; won't scar or deform the dovetail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loosen the stock puck screws, attach the complete unit (puck adapter included), re-tighten — no machining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits bars:\u003c\/strong\u003e V-size (Vixen-style) 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\u003eWill it fit my mount?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt fits Sky-Watcher EQ6 and Orion Atlas mounts with the standard (older) saddle profile . EQ6-family mounts were made with two profiles over the years — check your stock puck against the profile diagram. Unsure? Email us a photo of your mount's saddle and we'll confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a clamping bar instead of the stock screw?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stock saddle grips your dovetail with the tip of a retaining screw — a tiny contact patch that digs divots into the bar. The Farpoint side clamping bar spreads the grip across more than 20 times that area: it holds harder and leaves your dovetail unmarked, no matter how many times you set up and tear down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I go V-size or D-size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf your telescopes carry V-size (Vixen-style) bars, this saddle keeps everything compatible while fixing the clamp. Running heavier gear or planning to standardize on the wider D-size (Losmandy-style) bars? The D-size EQ6 \/ Atlas conversion is the same three-screw swap.\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 Vixen Saddle Conversion for Sky-Watcher EQ6 \/ Orion Atlas is a dependable, precision choice that will integrate cleanly with the rest of your Farpoint dovetail system. 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