Manfrotto MVH500A head and a Velbon carbon fibre tripod. I use the Outdoorsman adapter for my 15x56 Swaros. I have tried a LOT of guy's setups including the complete Outdoorsmans stuff. I like mine better. I cut the handle shorter but other than that-pretty dang good. Makes me a better glasser. I have a 701 HDV but they have discontinued it and this is the replacement which has an even better plate system.
I went back and forth on the Outdoorsmans lightweight aluminum tripod versus other offerings in Carbon fiber, which in some cases are lighter with greater compactness and extension. But those that use the OD tripods seem to really love them and rave about how bombproof they are.
Eric
