Farpoint Universal Binocular Mount (UBM)
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The Farpoint Universal Binocular Mount (UBM) is a precision aluminum parallelogram mount built for serious binocular astronomy. Proudly designed and made in the USA, the UBM lets your binoculars "float" — perfectly balanced through every axis, effortlessly pointed anywhere from the horizon to the zenith.
Why a parallelogram mount
A parallelogram mount changes binocular observing completely. Adjust eyepiece height across a wide vertical range without losing your target — hand the view to a child or another observer at any height, then bring it back to yours. With every axis in balance, the binocular feels weightless. No arm strain, no neck strain, no wobble.
UBM at a glance
- Load capacity: 12 lb — handles binoculars up to ~100mm aperture.
- Mount weight: 16.4 lb including two 5-lb counterweights.
- Dimensions: 35″ collapsed, ~51″ fully extended.
- Construction: Anodized aluminum, made in the USA.
- Tripod: Not included — requires a standard photo tripod with a 3/8-16 stud (no pan-tilt head).
What's in this collection
The base UBM ships with the parallelogram, two 5-lb counterweights, and a tripod mounting post. Most observers will also want:
- Swing Hinge — adds a 5th degree of motion for natural pointing in any direction.
- Far-Sight — required if your binoculars have their tripod socket in line with the optics (most porro-prism binos). Browse Far-Sight options.
- Additional 5-lb counterweight — for binoculars 100mm and larger.
- Tripod mounting posts — alternate thread sizes for surveyor's tripods (5/8-11, Metric 10).
- Dovetail Assembly — for spotting scopes and other dovetail-compatible optics.
Not sure which mount you need? Read our binocular accessories overview, or dive into the full UBM landing page.