How to remove ballhead from Slik Sprint Pro

[jice]

I purchased a used Slik Sprint Pro GM. Like the tripod. Would like to replace the SBH-120 ball head that

comes with it. I've searched online and see that others have done the same thing.

 

It may sound silly, but I can't figure out how to remove the ball head. I assumed that I could screw it off,

but it doesn't seem to budge. Do I have to dismantle it from the inside of the extension column? I see a

hex nut that I might be able to remove.

 

What am I missing?

[nickwhite]

Many tripods have small locking screws under the plate on top of the column (there could be one,two, three, or even four screws) - just slacken those off and the head will then turn counter clockwise to remove. I don't know the Slik model in question but this is fairly standard.

[dave_smaldone]

I had the same problem, but the head should come off. You need to twist the whole head HARD, and make sure you're turning the whole head.

[jice]

Thanks. That helped. I found a hex key of the correct size (3/16") and that did the trick.

[stephen_lebovits]

Hello,

 

I am having a similar problem. I have a Slik Pro Gm tripod which I like, that seems to be permanentaly attached to it Slik SBH-100 ball head. I can't get the ballhead off, does anyone have any other suggestions, or do I have to dismantle the ballhead using the supplied schematic?

 

Thanks!