hey, checking to see if y'all have any good recommendations for a light weight tripod.
I currently have a couple different spotters depending on trip, and looking for that ONE outfit.
Right now I have a Nikon ED50 angled with a pretty tiny tripod - this is great for weight / size / performance when you need it just for a double check on game size that you can't quite get with my 10x42 EL's, but not something I want to spend a lot of time looking for game through.
My other scope is a Swarovski ATS 80 HD with a vortex summit ss-p tripod. I love this setup, but it is heavy (boo hoo, suck it up, I know)…. I can look for hours through this and find myself starting to spend a lot more time with the spotter vs. bino's/moving.... maybe I'm getting old? lol...
Anyhow, I'm settling on trying to find a Swaro ATM 65 HD scope and a good lightweight tripod to match. The summit ss-p tripod is one of the best matches I could find for what I want, but I still think it is slightly heavy. I don't need as much maximum height. It is supposed to be 2lbs.
Anyhow, anyone have a good recommendation on a sub 2 lb tripod that is good for a sitting height with an angled scope. The summit ss-p might do in the end, but just checking out there.
Thanks.
(ugh.... and just scrolled down and saw judman's post.
I see the Slik 634 carbon tripod with a Slik SH707E head - which I will check out..... sorry for the double thread on same subject …..)
I currently have a couple different spotters depending on trip, and looking for that ONE outfit.
Right now I have a Nikon ED50 angled with a pretty tiny tripod - this is great for weight / size / performance when you need it just for a double check on game size that you can't quite get with my 10x42 EL's, but not something I want to spend a lot of time looking for game through.
My other scope is a Swarovski ATS 80 HD with a vortex summit ss-p tripod. I love this setup, but it is heavy (boo hoo, suck it up, I know)…. I can look for hours through this and find myself starting to spend a lot more time with the spotter vs. bino's/moving.... maybe I'm getting old? lol...
Anyhow, I'm settling on trying to find a Swaro ATM 65 HD scope and a good lightweight tripod to match. The summit ss-p tripod is one of the best matches I could find for what I want, but I still think it is slightly heavy. I don't need as much maximum height. It is supposed to be 2lbs.
Anyhow, anyone have a good recommendation on a sub 2 lb tripod that is good for a sitting height with an angled scope. The summit ss-p might do in the end, but just checking out there.
Thanks.
(ugh.... and just scrolled down and saw judman's post.
I see the Slik 634 carbon tripod with a Slik SH707E head - which I will check out..... sorry for the double thread on same subject …..)