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Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: tbrady on October 24, 2010, 08:57:05 PM

Title: Lightweight tripod?
Post by: tbrady 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
Title: Re: Lightweight tripod?
Post by: high country 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 $$
Title: Re: Lightweight tripod?
Post by: Jamieb 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/ (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.
Title: Re: Lightweight tripod?
Post by: addicted 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.