Post by: Kumacub on April 15, 2025, 11:00:44 AM
Post by: dilleytech on April 15, 2025, 11:05:50 AM
Post by: pickardjw on April 15, 2025, 12:26:50 PM
Exo mountain gear 4800, I’m not caring unneeded stuff into the back country.
Glassing tripod is pretty necessary on a backcountry mule deer hunt.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on April 15, 2025, 12:37:21 PM
Post by: Cougeyes on April 15, 2025, 12:38:09 PM
Been using a Sirui T-024SK since 2020 and recently swapped the VA-5 head for the Tricer LP. Great glassing setup.
I have the same tripod but running the VA 5 head. How does the Tricer LP compare? Was it worth the upgrade?
Post by: pickardjw on April 15, 2025, 12:53:02 PM
Been using a Sirui T-024SK since 2020 and recently swapped the VA-5 head for the Tricer LP. Great glassing setup.
I have the same tripod but running the VA 5 head. How does the Tricer LP compare? Was it worth the upgrade?
Night and day difference with the weight. Prefer the handle on the Tricer too.
But don't let this dissuade anyone from buying my VA-5 in the classifieds! :chuckle:
Post by: milldozer on April 15, 2025, 01:43:55 PM
https://www.wiserprecision.com/products/nighthawk
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Post by: luvmystang67 on April 18, 2025, 03:04:47 PM
I like this one... its cheap, lightweight, small form factor... what more could you want
Post by: yakimanoob on April 23, 2025, 04:32:11 PM
I have the Vanguard Veo2 Carbon. Dollar for dollar and ounce for ounce, I don't know that there's a better one on the market (that is, once you realize the terrible, springy rubber feet that come on the tripod can be removed).
Good luck on the high buck!
Post by: dilleytech on April 30, 2025, 09:15:39 AM
Been using a Sirui T-024SK since 2020 and recently swapped the VA-5 head for the Tricer LP. Great glassing setup.Exo mountain gear 4800, I’m not caring unneeded stuff into the back country.
Glassing tripod is pretty necessary on a backcountry mule deer hunt.
The pack works well for that also.
Post by: Mtnwalker on April 30, 2025, 09:32:58 AM
Post by: Kumacub on April 30, 2025, 09:34:01 AM
Post by: Mtnwalker on April 30, 2025, 10:05:08 AM
How do you like the WP nighthawk? I was eyeballing that as a new panhead to run.
It's great for an ultra light head. Nice and smooth, locks in tight. I use a 65mm spotter with it, get a teeny bit of wobble when its windy but I think that's more the tripod than the head. I've also shot off of it a few times, probably wouldn't recommend doing it a bunch but so far so good. Biggest downside is the range of motion due to the handle, in certain positions the handle limits the tilt. Also pretty sure Tricer makes a similar knockoff for a bit cheaper but no experience with those
Post by: pickardjw on April 30, 2025, 11:52:28 AM
Been using a Sirui T-024SK since 2020 and recently swapped the VA-5 head for the Tricer LP. Great glassing setup.Exo mountain gear 4800, I’m not caring unneeded stuff into the back country.
Glassing tripod is pretty necessary on a backcountry mule deer hunt.
The pack works well for that also.
Not really
Post by: Seabass on April 30, 2025, 08:31:32 PM
I also film with a fairly heavy camera so it serves several purposes, especially in high winds like we had 2 weeks ago on a bear hunt in the Selway. I use it more in the spring for bear hunting than anything else. Lots of long days behind glass.
Post by: RockScar on May 09, 2025, 12:26:24 PM
https://www.amazon.com/AOKA-Compact-Lightweight-Capacity-Travelling/dp/B07PK9Q627Woah! This is really tempting. Can it support the weight of a spotting scope on the head? Would be worried about it slipping.
I like this one... its cheap, lightweight, small form factor... what more could you want
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Post by: luvmystang67 on May 09, 2025, 12:30:19 PM
https://www.amazon.com/AOKA-Compact-Lightweight-Capacity-Travelling/dp/B07PK9Q627Woah! This is really tempting. Can it support the weight of a spotting scope on the head? Would be worried about it slipping.
I like this one... its cheap, lightweight, small form factor... what more could you want
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I haven't had any issues with it with a Swaro ATC. Small scope, but its all light and small enough that its not a problem to bring it with me. Seems well machined for its size. Figured I'd try it given the price point and I've been pretty impressed so far.