Post by: 7mmfan on June 22, 2022, 11:22:53 AM
Post by: Mtnwalker on June 22, 2022, 01:29:17 PM
I am however on the hunt for a new lightweight pan head. Don't really want to spend the money on the Outdoorsmans, right now I'm using a Benro S2 and it gets the job done but it's not great. :twocents:
Post by: Stein on June 22, 2022, 02:34:51 PM
Post by: HikerHunter on June 22, 2022, 03:03:25 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on June 22, 2022, 03:58:22 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on June 23, 2022, 06:30:32 AM
Post by: 7mmfan on June 23, 2022, 07:29:35 AM
https://slikusa.com/collections/carbon-fiber-leg-only/products/carbon-fiber-pro-cf-635-twist-locks (https://slikusa.com/collections/carbon-fiber-leg-only/products/carbon-fiber-pro-cf-635-twist-locks)
Post by: BeerBugler on June 23, 2022, 07:43:37 AM
Post by: MtnMuley on June 23, 2022, 08:16:32 AM
Anyone with any experience with this specific model? Not tall enough to glass standing vertical, but I rarely do that anyway. However, I'm finding the sitting specific models aren't tall enough for me to kneel and use, which is how I use my current setup most of the time. This one allows for that. Also, if you buy from the Slic website and combo with their ball head, they discount the whole setup 20%. It's pretty good deal really.
https://slikusa.com/collections/carbon-fiber-leg-only/products/carbon-fiber-pro-cf-635-twist-locks (https://slikusa.com/collections/carbon-fiber-leg-only/products/carbon-fiber-pro-cf-635-twist-locks)
I've compared one to the 634 in person and while the 4" folded length is nice and .1 ounce overall weight is positive, I couldn't see any reason to not just go with the 634 and be able to stand and glass if needed. I've glassed sitting most of the time, but have started glassing from standing a lot more these days and actually prefer to in many situations. :twocents:
Post by: 7mmfan on June 23, 2022, 08:38:33 AM
Post by: Stein on June 23, 2022, 09:00:57 AM
https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics-Sport-Binocular-Adapter/dp/B08SBY5KPR/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=B08SBY5KPR&psc=1
The one thing is that like many of that style, if you tip the tripod over there is nothing holding the binos onto the tripod. I've never done it and it's not like staying on the tripod would protect them.
Post by: 7mmfan on June 23, 2022, 09:05:03 AM
Post by: Antlershed on June 23, 2022, 09:15:41 AM
Post by: Mtnwalker on June 23, 2022, 09:28:39 AM
Alright, that's good info. There seems to be quite a few cheaper options out there in that category. I'll just fall middle of the road like I usually do.
If you can swing it I'd absolutely bite the bullet and drop the money on the Outdoorsmans setup (or the leupold which looks to either be a ripoff or made by outdoorsmans) I like saving money as much as the next guy but there are certain things that are worth the cash. I'd also recommend buying a separate QD plate for each piece of glass that will go on the tripod. :twocents:
Post by: MtnMuley on June 23, 2022, 09:53:47 AM
Alright, that's good info. There seems to be quite a few cheaper options out there in that category. I'll just fall middle of the road like I usually do.
If you can swing it I'd absolutely bite the bullet and drop the money on the Outdoorsmans setup (or the leupold which looks to either be a ripoff or made by outdoorsmans) I like saving money as much as the next guy but there are certain things that are worth the cash. I'd also recommend buying a separate QD plate for each piece of glass that will go on the tripod. :twocents:
If the Leupys he has can be used with the Outdoorsmans bino adapter I'd agree 100%. I run a short and tall Outdoorsman's on a couple pair of Swaros and I don't think it can be beat. :twocents:
Post by: jackelope on June 23, 2022, 10:10:29 AM
I called Cameraland NY and talked to Joel. Told him what I wanted and went with what he recommended.
https://www.xc-m.promaster.com/3482
I'll add that I removed the included ball head and put this pan head onto it.
https://promaster.com/Product/2435
Seems like all the bino adapters I've seen will all attach to one of the quick detach feet you can get for tripod heads. I don't have experience with a ton of them though.
:dunno:
Post by: 7mmfan on June 23, 2022, 10:42:09 AM
I definitely do not have the coin to drop on an Outdoorsmans setup. I'm sure it's nice but holy smokes. I think I'm fairly settled on the Slic 634 combo they are promoting on their site, but may upgrade to the VA5 head at some point.
Post by: Mtnwalker on June 23, 2022, 10:45:42 AM
I'm on the shorter side, a little under 5'9" so the 634 would work just fine for me. The added height of the post bino adapters helps some too.
I definitely do not have the coin to drop on an Outdoorsmans setup. I'm sure it's nice but holy smokes. I think I'm fairly settled on the Slic 634 combo they are promoting on their site, but may upgrade to the VA5 head at some point.
To clarify I was only recommending the bino adapter setup, not the tripod or head. I can't afford those either :chuckle:
Post by: 7mmfan on June 23, 2022, 12:32:17 PM
I'm on the shorter side, a little under 5'9" so the 634 would work just fine for me. The added height of the post bino adapters helps some too.
I definitely do not have the coin to drop on an Outdoorsmans setup. I'm sure it's nice but holy smokes. I think I'm fairly settled on the Slic 634 combo they are promoting on their site, but may upgrade to the VA5 head at some point.
To clarify I was only recommending the bino adapter setup, not the tripod or head. I can't afford those either :chuckle:
Got it. I ponied up and got the Outdoorsman adapter. The blaze orange sold me. Got the Slic 634 with the combo ball head and a couple extra quick release plates on the way as well. Early birthday present :chuckle:
Post by: MtnMuley on June 23, 2022, 12:39:00 PM
I'm on the shorter side, a little under 5'9" so the 634 would work just fine for me. The added height of the post bino adapters helps some too.
I definitely do not have the coin to drop on an Outdoorsmans setup. I'm sure it's nice but holy smokes. I think I'm fairly settled on the Slic 634 combo they are promoting on their site, but may upgrade to the VA5 head at some point.
To clarify I was only recommending the bino adapter setup, not the tripod or head. I can't afford those either :chuckle:
Got it. I ponied up and got the Outdoorsman adapter. The blaze orange sold me. Got the Slic 634 with the combo ball head and a couple extra quick release plates on the way as well. Early birthday present :chuckle:
If either of you two come over scouting this summer for your hunt, I'd be more than welcome to loan you any of the outdoorsmans heads or the VA-5 head through the end of your hunt and most likely sell you any or all of them at that point.
Post by: 7mmfan on June 23, 2022, 01:06:56 PM
I'm on the shorter side, a little under 5'9" so the 634 would work just fine for me. The added height of the post bino adapters helps some too.
I definitely do not have the coin to drop on an Outdoorsmans setup. I'm sure it's nice but holy smokes. I think I'm fairly settled on the Slic 634 combo they are promoting on their site, but may upgrade to the VA5 head at some point.
To clarify I was only recommending the bino adapter setup, not the tripod or head. I can't afford those either :chuckle:
Got it. I ponied up and got the Outdoorsman adapter. The blaze orange sold me. Got the Slic 634 with the combo ball head and a couple extra quick release plates on the way as well. Early birthday present :chuckle:
If either of you two come over scouting this summer for your hunt, I'd be more than welcome to loan you any of the outdoorsmans heads or the VA-5 head through the end of your hunt and most likely sell you any or all of them at that point.
That's a great offer. I won't be scouting over there this year, my hunt was last year. Got me all excited that maybe I'd missed something and got that tag again!
Post by: MtnMuley on June 23, 2022, 03:17:05 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on June 29, 2022, 07:14:27 AM
Post by: 2MANY on June 29, 2022, 08:36:05 AM
Looks like a good rig you will really enjoy!!
Post by: haftard on June 29, 2022, 12:03:00 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on June 29, 2022, 12:30:25 PM
I run a ball head on all my stuff.
Looks like a good rig you will really enjoy!!
Once I got the tension just so I was able to move it freely and still have it stay put when I took my hands off. Seems to be a great setup so far.
Post by: Mtnwalker on June 29, 2022, 01:32:21 PM
I bought the vortex ridge view carbon. The tripod is great for what it is. However I would not buy another one and the head that comes with the tripod sucks. I upgraded to the wiser precision tripod head and it's great. Wiser precision also offers a contraption that uses a 3rd trecking poll to make a tripod. This would be a great ultra light option
I just got a WP panhead in the mail yesterday. The jury is still out for me, it seems to be a well built little head and it's definitely a weight saver but there are a couple things I don't like about it
Post by: 7mmfan on June 29, 2022, 01:49:40 PM
I bought the vortex ridge view carbon. The tripod is great for what it is. However I would not buy another one and the head that comes with the tripod sucks. I upgraded to the wiser precision tripod head and it's great. Wiser precision also offers a contraption that uses a 3rd trecking poll to make a tripod. This would be a great ultra light option
I just got a WP panhead in the mail yesterday. The jury is still out for me, it seems to be a well built little head and it's definitely a weight saver but there are a couple things I don't like about it
I will say, the ball head is heavy. Dang near as much as the tripod. But it feels solid and sturdy.