The open-clamp design allows 1 to 1.25 in. (25.4 to 31.8 mm) outside-diameter poles to be attached conveniently from the side. Larger 1.5 in. (38.1 mm) poles can be loaded through the top. This makes the bipod useful for crews working with a variety of common prism and GNSS rover poles.

SECO's No-Crush bipod head is designed to help protect carbon-fiber range and prism poles from damage caused by excessive clamping force. The independent legs extend to 6 ft. (1.8 m), allowing the bipod to be positioned on uneven or sloped terrain, and collapse to 43 in. (109 cm) for transport and storage.

The 5217-04-FLY fluorescent yellow finish provides excellent field visibility, while its 4.25 lb. (1.93 kg) weight makes it practical for everyday surveying and construction use.

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2) Major Features

• Original SECO Thumb-Release Bipod design for professional surveying and construction applications.
• No-Crush bipod head helps prevent damage to carbon-fiber range and prism poles from excessive clamping force.
• Supports 1 to 1.25 in. (25.4 to 31.8 mm) OD poles through the open side clamp.
• 1.5 in. (38.1 mm) OD poles can be loaded through the top.
• Provides stable, freestanding support for GNSS/GPS antenna poles and prism poles.
• Independently adjustable legs help accommodate uneven terrain and changing field conditions.
• Legs extend to approximately 6 ft. (1.8 m).
• Collapses to approximately 43 in. (109 cm) for transportation and storage.
• Lightweight field design at approximately 4.25 lb. (1.93 kg).
• Fluorescent Yellow (FLY) finish improves visibility on busy jobsites.
• Suitable for everyday field work including survey staking, GNSS positioning and construction layout. 

3) Specification Table

Important pole-fit note: 1 to 1.25 in. OD poles can be attached through the open side clamp. A 1.5 in. OD pole must be loaded through the top.

4) Common Applications

• GNSS/GPS rover surveying — stabilizes an antenna or rover pole while occupying a point or collecting measurements.
• Prism pole support — holds a prism pole upright during total-station surveying and layout.
• Construction layout — useful when establishing or checking layout points with robotic total stations.
• Survey staking — provides stable pole support during stakeout operations.
• Topographic surveying — useful when repeated observations require a stable prism or GNSS pole.
• Control and reference-point work — helps maintain a consistent pole position while measurements are being collected.
• Uneven terrain — individually extending legs allow the bipod to be positioned more effectively on slopes and irregular surfaces.
• Robotic total-station work — allows a prism pole to stand independently when the operator needs temporary hands-free support.

5) Why Buy from PRISM GeoSystems

When purchasing the SECO 5217-04-FLY from PRISM GeoSystems, you receive more than just a surveying accessory. Our team can help confirm that the bipod is properly matched to your prism pole, GNSS rover pole, antenna setup, or other field configuration before you purchase.

PRISM GeoSystems can assist with:

• Correct equipment configuration — making sure your bipod, pole, prism, GNSS receiver and related accessories are compatible.
• Setup assistance — help with properly mounting and using surveying accessories in the field.
• Product training and technical support — practical assistance from people familiar with professional surveying and construction equipment.
• Accessory selection — including prism poles, GNSS poles, prisms, adapters, brackets, tripods, bipods, batteries and other field accessories.
• Calibration and service support — PRISM provides in-house calibration, certification and repair services for a wide range of surveying and construction instruments.
• Local troubleshooting — customers can work directly with our technicians when equipment or accessory issues arise.
• Sales, rental and service from one source — PRISM GeoSystems supports surveying and construction professionals with equipment sales, rentals, repairs, calibration and field accessories.