Carbon Fiber Tripods...??

[NVMULEDEER1]

What are some good carbon fiber tripods that you can throw in a pack for spotting scope. Lot's of them out there, just wondering what you guys are using..??
Thanks

 

[PCPython]

Gitzo

They are expensive but I think they're worth every penny. I have two of them, one to go in the pack and one for the rig.

 

[GLEDEASY]

Manfrotto is another good one. I use to have a 190cxpro3 before I got the outdoorsmans.

 

[TRDHUNTER]

Promaster,I have the T525. Slik 624 and 634 are popular.

 

[Bwht4x4]

I just bought the Slik 624 carbon fiber. Once I get it I'm going to think about adding a Really Right Stuff lightweight ball head.

http://reallyrightstuff.com/Items.aspx?code=Ballhead25&key=cat

They are in the next town over from me so I went by their main office and checked their stuff out. There's a reason it's so pricey...it's very, very nice stuff.

I think with this tripod and ball head combo I can get a perfect backpacking set up for a spotting scope that weighs 2.2 lbs.

 

[Southpawshooter]

I have the Slik 634, and I like it so far. I am able to stand up behind it and glass. It's only 2lbs. I got rid of my Outdoorsmans large tripod for it, and I don't regret it.

 

[bobby7321]

I am also in the market for a compact tripod. the ones mentioned above look good. any recommendations for small compact heads? would like something that would work well for glassing as well as panning for video.

 

[NVMULEDEER1]

I purchased the Slik 634...Now what is the recommended or the best head for this unit..? I have a Swarovski spotting scope...
Thanks

 

[NVMULEDEER1]

Has anyone tried the SLIK AF-1100E Pistol Grip Tripod Ball Head with Trigger Release...???
Thanks

 

[Willametteriveroutlaw]

I have the DH 101 head and really like it.

 

[gdog]

LAST EDITED ON Jun-27-13 AT 10:40AM (MST)[p]Just ordered a Vanguard PH-111v 2 way pan head from S&S archery in ID. Going to be using it with Swaro scope and video camera.

I've got a Gitzo tripod, but its too big for packing. Need to pick up another set of legs for back packing.