carbon tripod... which one?

nonet · Oct 9, 2011

So I have decided to get a carbon tripod. Gitzos are amazing but pricey! Any others out there? I am a sit down glasser so they dont need to be tall 45" or so and I dont like flipper locks but prefer twist lock legs as they are sturdier and last longer. i will be using them for my 15s. The real fat legs are not what I'm looking for as I am doing this to reduce weight and bulk in my pack.Thx in advance...

Eric

azhuntin · Oct 9, 2011

I have a couple I really like. The first one although not carbon is the outdoorsmans. The other one is a slik carbon tripod and you can get them for a very reasonable price on ebay.

notags2 · Oct 30, 2011

I also use the outdoorsman. Light strong can't beat it.

HullinPhx · Oct 30, 2011

if you are looking to save a little bit of money but dont want to give up too much performance I would take a look at the Vortex high Country tripod. It holds my 15's all day and then some. Fits nice in the pack and is not very heavy..

John

chase · Oct 30, 2011

I have an aluminum Slik Sprint Pro EZ (nice tripod for the money) but my buddy has the carbon Slik and really likes it. His is only a few ounces lighter but also quieter

nonet · Oct 30, 2011

Thanks for the replies guys. I currently have the sprint pro as well and its ok but a bit noisy. The outdoorsmans tripod is out. I had one for one season and got rid of it quickly. It is light but other than that I couldnt find one thing about it I liked. Extremely noisy and a little dirt gumms the thing up... Not a fan... However their pan head is the best thing I have ever used!

TipMOver · Oct 30, 2011

Hey Eric,

I've got the Manfrotto CX Pro 3. Its as good as any out there, IMO. Might be worth a look.

Good luck!

ktmrider2a · Oct 31, 2011

I own the Outdoorsman tall tripod and wish I could get a "do over" on my purchase. As stated above the twist locks on the lower portion get dirty and do not lock tightly. In extreme cold weather moisture condensation freezes in there and they won't break free until they thaw. If you go with the medium you are probably ok as they just have the flipper locks.
Go with a Bogen or Slik carbon fiber.