Tripods

schoolhousegrizz · Dec 10, 2016

I am looking for a super nice tripod. An 85 millimeter razor will sit on top of it. I want it to be sturdy and rugged and user-friendly any suggestions? I have had dozens of tripods all in the 50 to 120 dollar range. Thanks

bowhunt · Dec 10, 2016

Here are some of the best:
http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/Tripods-Monopods/CarbonFiberTripods

http://www.gitzo.us/tripod

Manfrotto, also makes some good stuff.

Mike

marley · Dec 10, 2016

Outdoorsmans without question. Lightweight, smooth, compact and very sturdy. Awesome warrantee too. Mine is 6-7 years old and the extension arm broke. I called them fully expecting to buy a new one....they sent me one for free immediately.

schoolhousegrizz · Dec 10, 2016

Thanks guys. Also, I am 6 foot 3. I would like to use it dor filming also. Is the outdoorsman pretty tall?

marley · Dec 10, 2016

I am also 6'3" but I do all my glassing sitting down and use the medium. If you are wanting to stand with it order the tall.

marley · Dec 10, 2016

http://m.outdoorsmans.com/#/product/outdoorsmans-tall-tripod

schoolhousegrizz · Dec 10, 2016

I'm not too concerned with weight. I have a pretty decent backpacking tripod already. Do you have to order the Outdoorsman or can you check it out in certain stores? Thanks

Wapitiwilly · Dec 10, 2016

Outdoorsman is the best hands down. Manfrotto is good but very heavy. Plan on spending a chuck on either one

Deerlove · Dec 10, 2016

I've had good luck with the manfortto heads but I still can't support the outdoorsman co after there attempt at the tag grab in AZ.

GLEDEASY · Dec 10, 2016

I have an outdoorsman's medium with an extension post. Like Marley I use it mostly sitting. I use a 65mm swaro and at full extension standing it can be shaky with wind.

It's a great piece and the best for packing IMO.

I've had others, and they were good but not for packing.

If you're ever down my way shoot me a message and you can check it out.

MTShasta · Dec 10, 2016

I agree with the other guys on the Outdoorsman tripod. I use the medium and am very pleased with it. It is solid, built like an anvil, and easy to use. I have a pile of other tripods I collected through the years trying to save weight and $$$. I could of and should have saved the time and money and just bought an Outdoorsman.
You will like the Outdoorsman.

Vanilla · Dec 11, 2016

You guys running the Outdoorsman medium, what head did you put on it? And do you know what your total weight with the head is?

I am having a hard time convincing myself that the Outdoorsman is worth the cost, especially since if you want to be able to stand with the medium you'll have to spend another $120 for the extension post. And on top of that, buy a head as well.

But I'm still considering all the factors. So looking for someone to sell me on this idea.

Wapitiwilly · Dec 11, 2016

Pan head that is fluid filled. Pricey but worth it

zekers · Dec 11, 2016

Gitzo. Spendy but awesome.

schoolhousegrizz · Dec 11, 2016

Thanks for the advice. Thanks for the offer Spencer.

andygrand · Dec 14, 2016

Do yourself a favor and don't get the outdoorsmans. I spend over 150 days a year behind a tripod glassing and the outdoormsans lasted a month in my pack. The legs stick, the head is tough to get adjusted, pieces constantly coming loose, just not all it is cracked up to be. Look in to a promaster xc328. I use that tripod with a manfrotto 501hdv head. I can run anything on that tripod. I use it for my kowas, 15's, spotting scopes, shooting rest etc. It is lightweight but sturdy in the wind. I don't hate outdoorsmans stuff, I use a lot of it, just not a fan of their tripod.

grizzly · Dec 14, 2016

I'll second the quality of Promaster. I use a Promaster T525P with an Outdoorsman panhead and love the combo.

Grizzly

schoolhousegrizz · Dec 15, 2016

Thanks, how much does your set cost?

andygrand · Dec 16, 2016

If you were talking to me, you will be in to the tripod and head about 350-400$ once you are fully set up.

schoolhousegrizz · Dec 17, 2016

Thanks Andy

Triple_BB · Dec 17, 2016

Pro master 525 carbon is the way to go. I put a outdoorsmans micro pan head on it which is perfect. I think the big outdoorsman's pan head sucks and sent it back

HorseCreek · Dec 18, 2016

I've had a ton of tripods.... I recently bought a foto pro. It's build like a tank and sturdy as hell.
I shoot with a canon 1DX mkII camera and some big glass. It's rock solid. That setup is is way heavier than any spotter you'll put on a tripod.

https://fotopro.com/

Traditional >>>------->

oilcan · Dec 18, 2016

Horsecreek which model pro series did you get ?

dack77 · Dec 18, 2016

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Rugged and sturdy will typically mean heavy. I recently bought some Slik Pro 700DX legs and a monfrotto XPRO for my 80mm Swaro. It's not lightweight for packing but if your spotting from the road or short walks it works great. I went with the taller legs because I have a straight spotter and this allows me to set it up without extending the top to keep it more steady. I was pleased with this setup and cost wasn't too bad in comparison to what it could have been with other brands. I have a separate compact Sirui T-1205X tripod and Monfrotto 700 RC2 head for hiking in with but the smaller more compact stuff to hike with will not be nearly as sturdy in the wind.