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The SECO 5217-04-BLK Original Thumb-Release Bipod is a professional survey pole support designed for fast setup of a freestanding GNSS/GPS antenna pole or prism pole. SECO’s open-clamp design allows surveyors and construction crews to secure common pole sizes quickly without having to lift and thread smaller poles through the bipod head.

The 5217-04 features SECO’s No-Crush Head, designed to help prevent crushing of carbon-fiber range and prism poles even when excessive clamping force is applied. This added protection makes the bipod particularly useful for crews working with lightweight or higher-value carbon-fiber survey poles.

Poles measuring 1" to 1.25" (25.4–31.8 mm) outside diameter attach through the open clamp from the side, while larger 1.5" (38.1 mm) OD poles can be loaded through the top. This provides compatibility with a variety of commonly used prism and GNSS pole configurations.

The bipod's legs adjust independently to a maximum extension of 6 ft (1.8 m), making it easier to establish stable pole support on slopes and uneven terrain. For transportation and storage, the bipod collapses to 43" (109 cm). The unit weighs approximately 4.25 lb (1.93 kg), providing a practical balance between portability and field stability.

The 5217-04 family is offered by SECO in multiple high-visibility colors, including Flo Orange, Flo Yellow, Yellow, and Red, with the exact manufacturer part-number suffix varying by color.

In Stock at PRISM GeoSystems. Contact PRISM for current pricing, color availability, compatible poles and accessories, or help configuring a complete GNSS, prism pole, or survey package.

Major Features

• Original SECO Thumb-Release Bipod design for professional field surveying
• No-Crush Head helps protect carbon-fiber range and prism poles from damage caused by excessive clamping force
• Quickly creates a freestanding GNSS/GPS antenna pole or prism pole
• Open-clamp design simplifies pole attachment and removal
• 1" to 1.25" (25.4–31.8 mm) OD poles attach through the open clamp
• 1.5" (38.1 mm) OD poles can be loaded through the top
• Independent leg extension allows setup on uneven or sloping terrain
• Legs extend to 6 ft (1.8 m)
• Collapses to 43" (109 cm) for transportation and storage
• Weighs approximately 4.25 lb (1.93 kg)
• Professional field design for frequent setup and repositioning
• Manufacturer color options include Flo Orange, Flo Yellow, Yellow, Black, and Red
• Suitable for GNSS rover, prism pole, construction layout, staking, and general surveying workflows
• In Stock at PRISM GeoSystems

Specification Table

Common Applications

The SECO 5217-04-BLK is designed for professional field applications requiring stable, temporary support of a survey pole, including:

• GNSS/GPS rover surveying
• GNSS antenna pole support
• Prism pole positioning
• Carbon-fiber prism pole support
• Robotic total station surveying
• Conventional total station prism work
• Construction layout
• Construction staking
• Grade checking and grade staking
• Building and foundation layout
• Topographic surveying
• Boundary and property surveying
• Survey control work
• Site development
• Civil construction
• Roadway and infrastructure surveying
• Utility surveying and mapping
• GIS and asset data collection
• As-built surveys
• Construction verification
• Field data collection
• Repeated survey pole setup and repositioning
• Work on uneven or sloped terrain

The combination of the No-Crush Head, open-clamp design, and independently extending legs is particularly useful for crews working with carbon-fiber prism poles or frequently moving between survey points.

Why Buy from PRISM GeoSystems

Purchasing the SECO 5217-04-BLK Original Thumb-Release Bipod from PRISM GeoSystems provides access to more than a field accessory. PRISM can help make sure your bipod is correctly matched to your prism pole, GNSS rover pole, receiver, prism, adapters, and other survey accessories.

Correct configuration is especially important because the 5217-04 uses different attachment methods depending on pole diameter: 1" to 1.25" OD poles attach through the open clamp, while 1.5" OD poles are loaded through the top. PRISM can help verify compatibility before equipment reaches the field.

PRISM GeoSystems provides equipment and package configuration assistance, setup help, product training, technical support, calibration and service support, repair assistance, compatible accessories, and local troubleshooting. Customers can source survey poles, GNSS equipment, total stations, prisms, tripods, bipods, adapters, data collectors, batteries, chargers, and other professional field equipment from one supplier.

For companies managing complete equipment fleets, PRISM provides convenient one-stop sales, rental, service, calibration, and technical support for professional survey, construction, GNSS, and geospatial equipment.

PRISM serves professionals throughout San Diego, San Marcos, Riverside, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Colton, Imperial County, and Southern California.

SECO 5217-04-BLK — In Stock at PRISM GeoSystems

Contact PRISM for current pricing, color availability, a quote, compatible accessories, or assistance building a complete field package.

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