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Lightweight tripod?
« on: October 24, 2010, 08:57:05 PM »
Hey Guys,

After lugging around my spotting scope and tripod over all creation the last week I've decided I need a new tripod.  Something that is small and lightweight but can go around 30-40" high, high enough to use while sitting on the ground... 

I've checked Cabelas and other places online but haven't seen anything that sticks out...

Any recommendations?

thanks!
tim

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Re: Lightweight tripod?
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2010, 09:01:07 PM »
I bought a sert of carbon legs from amvona.com and added a giottos ball head.....makes a good setup.

really right stuff on top of a gitzo if you can spare the $$

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Re: Lightweight tripod?
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2010, 09:52:28 PM »
I've been using the older version of this http://www.leupold.com/hunting-and-shooting/products/mounting-systems-and-accessories/binocularsspotting-scope-accessories/compact-tripod/for years, I use the spotter a lot scouting and hunting.
The tensioner that holds the ball/head in place wont stay tight anymore so I e-mailed Leupold asking about getting it fixed, Leupold E-mailed me back with instructions to send it in and they'd send me a new one free.
A really good tripod and a great warranty.

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Re: Lightweight tripod?
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2010, 07:55:40 AM »
Gramps told me that there are two kinds of tripods. the kind you can carry easily and the kind that work.
"Right now, I am thinking that If my grandmother was here, she would be lecturing me about how there are poor people in Africa, that would just love to have a Ruger, I would just say "Great, granny, lets just ship all the Rugers to Africa!"


Loving life in the Great Northwest one day at a time.

It sounds like it's time to get a new gun.

 


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