About the AK-100 Sidekick Safety Plate

The AK-100 attaches to the Wimberley Sidekick, providing a dovetail width that conforms to the limited clamping range of lever-style clamps. (Traditional twist-knob clamps...

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About the AK-100 Sidekick Safety Plate

The AK-100 attaches to the Wimberley Sidekick, providing a dovetail width that conforms to the limited clamping range of lever-style clamps. (Traditional twist-knob clamps will work with the AK-100 as well.)

The AK-100 also provides a stop-screw to insure that the Sidekick cannot accidentally slide out of your ball head's quick-release clamp.

What's Included

AK-100 Arca-Swiss Style Safety Plate (Qty 1)
Mounting Screw - Modified 1/2" Length, 1/4-20 cap screw (Qty 2)
Safety Stop Screw - M3 x 6mm Socket Head Cap Screw (Qty 1)
Hex Key - 5/32 (Qty 1)
Hex Key - 2.5mm (Qty 1)
5 Year Warranty on all products from Wimberley


  • For use with Wimberley Sidekicks produced before May 2018. The AK-100 is not necessary for the current version of the SK-100
  • Due to concerns about the security of limited clamping force of lever style clamps, the AK-100 is highly recommend when using a Sidekick
  • Includes bottom stop-screw to insure that the Sidekick cannot slide out of your ball head’s quick release when loosened
  • Attaches to base of Sidekick using existing mounting holes, Anodized 6061 Aluminum, stainless steel fasteners
  • Machined dovetail that better conforms to limited clamping range of lever-style clamps, providing for better clamping pressure
  • For use with Wimberley Sidekicks produced before May 2018. The AK-100 is not necessary for the current version of the SK-100
  • Due to concerns about the security of limited clamping force of lever style clamps, the AK-100 is highly recommend when using a Sidekick
  • Includes bottom stop-screw to insure that the Sidekick cannot slide out of your ball head’s quick release when loosened
  • Attaches to base of Sidekick using existing mounting holes, Anodized 6061 Aluminum, stainless steel fasteners
  • Machined dovetail that better conforms to limited clamping range of lever-style clamps, providing for better clamping pressure

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