Those contraptions that slide downward as you set up are always prone to problems. (trigger sticks, and the like)

Dust, corrosion, and wet conditions can and will affect the function. As does the engineering of the product itself. They are very cheaply made, but are very expensive!


Being a surveyor for 25 years, I learned something about tripods... smile

Hunting coyotes standing up, I just use a set of bi-pod sticks I keep extended. I Just carry them that way.

Not long ago, I got into night vision hunting, and found a need to have a tripod that's steady and allows full range of motion for shooting.

Bog Pod Death Grip.

https://www.amazon.com/DeathGrip-Lightweight-Hands-Free-Operation-Shooting/dp/B07L1NJNPS

Sitting position:

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Standing position:

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I got the carbon fiber model. Won't get bent as aluminum can.

The more I use this, the better I like it. smile



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