Carrying handles

This telescope is quite heavy and bulky to move around. So I've decided to add some handles to make life easier. The most typical approach is to bolt down some furniture handles to the OTA. But I don't like such an idea because the steel of the tube is quite flexible and will require a lot of back support (from inside) to safely accept carrying handles. Also, it's quite an additional weight.

My perfect solution was to add two rings of 1/2 inch thick climbing rope, loosely wrapping the OTA above and below the altitude trunnions. The tiny bungee cord between is just keeping the lower ring from sliding and allows quick disconnect. It's not for carrying!

I can grab both ropes with one or two hands on any side of the OTA and reliably hold and carry it in any position from horizontal to vertical conveniently and securely.