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Looking for a ball head for my pack tripod

Keep an eye out in the B&H used department. Just get one rated for more weight than you need.

Photo Clam - I got one of these and put it on a lightweight Gitzo. Holds spotting scopes and Canon 1D bodies fine.

It looks like Amazon and B&H also carry them now. http://reallybigcameras.com/PhotoClam/PC-30N.htm

-Doug

I used a Really Right Stuff BH-25 for my spotter and always worked perfectly. Hard to beat the weight of it as well.

I bought a Vortex Summit SS, works well

I have one of these and I second the recommendation. You can pay a little bit less, and get a whole lot less, than what the RRS head delivers.

Unless you need a lever release, I recommend buying a bare ball head from RRS and then adding one of the generic Arca clamps available on Amazon.com; that and a generic Arca compatible plate will complete the setup. Should be able to get it all for around $150.