which tripod?

[deadyote]

So I bought a vortex razor hd 20-60-85 spotting scope and have been looking  at tripods for it, but can't figure out which one is the best.  A buddy has a vortex summit ss which I think is not enough for my spotter.  I'm trying to save as much weight as possible because i will be using in the backcountry.  What would you recommend?

[deerhunter_98520]

i have the same scope and im in the same process...ive been looking at some of the vanguards

[scottcrb]

heard great things about these if money isnt an issue
http://outdoorsmans.com/collections/outdoorsmans-tripod-system

[thinkingman]

Subbed for same.

[huntnnw]

buy a good one! I have a manfrotto and fluid head

[X-Force]

If money wasn't an issue I would go with a slik 624 or 634 CF with a manfrotto 700rc2 mini head. Right under 3lbs of tripod and head

[WoodlandShooter]

Vortex or Manfrotto. Cant go wrong there.

while yer at it, get a PIG or HOG saddle!!

[Bean Counter]

you can spend anywhere from $150 to $800 on a tripod and head. The cheaper you go the likely the heavier the tripod will be, and the less weight the head will support, or smoothly it will pan with a heavy spotter on it. Find out how much your spotter weighs, and look at the head capacity--you don't want to needlessly overspend in this category. Some of the more expensive heads out there are meant for us fauxtographers for camera specific issues and you dont need to go blowing money on that crap, either. $300-500 could get you into a really good rig.

[maximus]

Just bought the Promaster XC525c for the Razor HD 65 scope. Both are in the mail, so unfortunately I cannot give a review yet.

[Karl Blanchard]

I've been rocking the outdoorsmans medium tripod and outdoorsmans pan head for a couple seasons now.  There is no better on the market for weight/strength/function in my opinion.

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[Netminder01]

I have the same scope and elected to purchase a Vortex tripod as well. I think it's the ProGT from 2-3 years ago which I really like. It's heavier than I'd like which would prevent me from going deep with it but for most of the hunting I'll be doing this year, it should be fine if weight is not going to be a big factor. Compact and flexible for glassing and sturdy enough for me to digiscope with my DSLR.

[xXLojackXx]

Love my Oben CT 3531, check them out. Carbon fiber, very lightweight, sturdy, compact, fluid head,  twist lock legs, removable leg for use as a monopod, and only $280.

[Bean Counter]

Is that the one that B&H puts on sale now and then? I

[elkaholic123]

I have a Benro carbon fiber C0580F, very light but sturdy for my  Swarovski spotter

[deadyote]

Thanks a ton everyone.   Now I just need to pick one.  I figure if I paid for the scope I need to pay for the tripod so I can use it correctly.