tripods...

[jackelope]

does anybody have any experience with either of these two tripods? i am  looking for a decent one for my spotter and camera. i have a big manfrotto right now, but it's too big to be lugging around in a pack...i think i'm sold on this little manfrotto, but curious to see what anyone else has to say. while i'd love to have a gitzo, i'm on a budget.

http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site/manfrotto/cache/offonce/pid/4006


http://www.amazon.com/Slik-Sprint-Tripod-Black-Color/dp/B00022KOUC

[MikeWalking]

I bought a SunPro, 39$ I think. Very light about 2lbs. It's only comes up to about chest height. but if you're on the ground that's ok. no real complaints but a ball head would be nice.

[boneaddict]

Have no experience with either one.

[HardCorpsHuntr]

Yeah, I've got the Slik Sprint Mini Tripod with a Jim White head (combo).  It's great for packing in, but not the best if you're by the rig.

[G.R.K]

does anybody have any experience with either of these two tripods? i am  looking for a decent one for my spotter and camera. i have a big manfrotto right now, but it's too big to be lugging around in a pack...i think i'm sold on this little manfrotto, but curious to see what anyone else has to say. while i'd love to have a gitzo, i'm on a budget.

http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site/manfrotto/cache/offonce/pid/4006


http://www.amazon.com/Slik-Sprint-Tripod-Black-Color/dp/B00022KOUC

      What did you buy.

[jackelope]

nothing yet...why?

[huntnphool]

Going to bed but will check mine in the morning, cant remember what it is.

[G.R.K]

nothing yet...why?

  Just one thing to remember is they have load capacity,The Manfrotto you listed only has a 2lb Cap,which might be a little light for a bigger spotter.I've been looking for one for awhile and i'm going to bite the bullet and get the Gitzo Mountaineer 6X Carbon.

[Slider]

I can't help ya Lope. But you usually get what you pay for? I think if it is only capable of holding the weight of one Kilo it's going to move in the wind. Good Luck

[Elknut1]

 We carry a very nice Tripod called the Ridgeview. It weighs 3lb-6oz. It's designed for windy conditions & yet remains stable. It will handle an 8lb Optic, that's pretty good! It closes down to 23"x3.5" & opens to 61"  It has the ball head feature with quick release plate & quick action lever locks. It also has an underneath in center balancing hook to add weight easily if need be during windy conditions? It sells for from us for 139.00  Check it out here if you'd like!  http://www.audubonbinoculars.com/tripods/view/vortex-ridgeview-tripod

  If interested PM me.  I am not familiar with the ones you mentioned so suggested this one!

  ElkNut1
 

[G.R.K]

nothing yet...why?

       What did you finally buy?

[jackelope]

i bought a used slik 4400 sport II for now. it works great. it's probably heavier than what it should be, but it works. as time goes on, i will upgrade if i decide i need to.

[BC CHASER]

Jackelope do you have the aluminum manfrotto or the carbon one?  I just bought the carbon one and love it. It is a little lighter than the aluminum but the main reason i bought it was because it makes no noise when you pull the legs out or put them in.  My bud has the aluminum and it is loud. You get that schwoooookunk as you pull the legs out.  The thing I like about the aluminium one is the option to put your pod next to a bench and tilt the post at a 45 over the bench.  Also buy the brunton ball head over the manfrotto, you can us it either upright or sideways its cool.  If you want to check it out pm me I live in your backyard.

[jackelope]

the manfrotto i have is a huge photo tripod...not a hunting tripod at all...it's a giant and definitely must weigh more than 10 pounds.

[BC CHASER]

I just weighed mine and it is 4.4lbs without the head and 5.11 with the head.  It is 23 3/4 long closed and extends to 66 1/2 at its max.  With the Brunton head in the upright position it is 75 1/2 tall.  Does your tripod have independent legs or are they all connected?  Mine has independent legs that have almost 180 in rotation.  The legs can lay flat on the ground or on a extremely steep cliff two legs can be below you and one above. Its awesome!  Like I said if you want to look at it I could meet you in town.