Farpoint Universal Binocular Mount (UBM)

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 transforms binocular observing. 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. While observing the night sky, you'll feel like the mount isn't even there.

UBM at a glance

• Load capacity: 12 lb — easily handles binoculars up to ~100mm aperture.
• Mount weight: 16.4 lb total, including two 5-lb counterweights.
• Dimensions: 35″ collapsed, ~51″ fully extended.
• Construction: Anodized aluminum, made in the USA.
• Pivot points: Effectively zero slop or backlash across all axes.

What's included

• UBM parallelogram mount (anodized aluminum)
• Two 5-lb counterweights
• Tripod mounting post (3/8-16 thread, fits standard photo tripods)
• Dovetail assembly (mounting surface for bottom-socket binoculars)

Tripod required (not included)

The UBM mounts on top of a standard photo tripod via the included 3/8-16 mounting post. You'll need a sturdy pan-less photo tripod — no pan/tilt head; the parallelogram handles all motion. For larger binoculars (10 lb+), pair the UBM with a heavy-duty tripod like the Manfrotto 055.

If you have a surveyor's tripod, use one of our alternate-thread mounting posts: 5/8-11 or M10 metric.

Which binoculars work with the UBM

Bottom-mount binoculars (tripod socket on the underside of the body, 90° from optics) attach directly to the UBM's dovetail assembly — no adapter needed.

Inline-mount binoculars (tripod socket between the objective barrels, most porro-prism designs) require an adapter to bring them into proper balance. Our Far-Sight quick-release mount is the ideal solution and can be bundled with the UBM. A standard L-bracket also works if you already own one.

Recommended upgrade — Swing Hinge

The UBM Swing Hinge adds a 5th degree of motion to the mount — natural pointing in any direction without the small amount of twist a 4-axis parallelogram can have. Many observers consider it essential for the smoothest possible experience.

Heavier binoculars?

The UBM ships with two 5-lb counterweights, sufficient for most binoculars up to 80–100mm aperture. For larger binoculars, add one additional 5-lb counterweight.

See it in motion

Watch our full video review for a hands-on look at the UBM's range of motion and ease of use.