Aziak Equipment VA-5 Carbon Fiber Handle

[carsonkeys]

Haven’t seen this yet so I figured I’d make folks aware it existed. I just picked up an Aziak bino clamp so I figured I’d throw in their Carbon Fiber Handle in the cart too. I was able to cut off 2 oz for $30 with no apparent decline in performance in the hour I’ve spent playing with it since. $15/oz in reduction seems pretty reasonable to me.

 

[Cameron.25]

Been using mine alot, the old handle was unnecessarily heavy for sure

 

[lintond]

I picked one up as well this weekend.


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[slowelk]

I cut my sirui handle down significantly. I thought it was too long.

@carsonkeys how do you like their bino mount? I have the RRS one, and it’s bulkier than I’d prefer.

 

[carsonkeys]

I cut my sirui handle down significantly. I thought it was too long.

@carsonkeys how do you like their bino mount? I have the RRS one, and it’s bulkier than I’d prefer.

Only had it for a day but initial impressions are good. I like that I don’t have a post or anything else to lose and it does fit in my bino harness. I also didn’t notice it while handholding the binos, which I was concerned about. Overall, I think I’ll enjoy it and was able to shave some weight to boot.

 

[slowelk]

Only had it for a day but initial impressions are good. I like that I don’t have a post or anything else to lose and it does fit in my bino harness. I also didn’t notice it while handholding the binos, which I was concerned about. Overall, I think I’ll enjoy it and was able to shave some weight to boot.

Does it lock-in pretty well to the va-5 head? There's not a lot of surface area on their dovetail.

 

[carsonkeys]

Does it lock-in pretty well to the va-5 head? There's not a lot of surface area on their dovetail.

Yup, no wiggle at all once you adjust the tension on the side a smidge.

 

[Marty]

Great product; simple lightweight solution. I've got my eyes on Aziak for more good stuff in the future.

 

[slowelk]

Great recommendation on Aziak. Picked up the bino mount at Schnee’s. Easy to adjust, locks in solid AND goes in and out of my bino harness easily. Bino harness in/out was my biggest beef with other options.

 

[2rjs]

Just as a FYI for Benro users. This handle works great for the S2. I've been using it for a while and much prefer it over the stantard Benro handle.

 

[BrayByrd]

Just did 10 days with it. Good to go. Cut it down a little.

 

[AkMtnRunner]

Has anyone else tried using the VA-5 with the handle simply taken off? I haven't had a problem with simply steering my spotter by handling the spotter directly. Saving even more weight for free.

 

[Travis Bertrand]

Has anyone else tried using the VA-5 with the handle simply taken off? I haven't had a problem with simply steering my spotter by handling the spotter directly. Saving even more weight for free.

Both of my va-5 heads are ran without a handle. Super easy to control binos and my btx/95 without it. I held onto the handles for a while but finally tossed them as I’ll never want to run a handle again!


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[Ucsdryder]

Both of my va-5 heads are ran without a handle. Super easy to control binos and my btx/95 without it. I held onto the handles for a while but finally tossed them as I’ll never want to run a handle again!


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Interesting. I found myself running mine without the handle even tho the handle was on it. Maybe I’ll try taking it off

 

[carsonkeys]

Has anyone else tried using the VA-5 with the handle simply taken off? I haven't had a problem with simply steering my spotter by handling the spotter directly. Saving even more weight for free.

Both of my va-5 heads are ran without a handle. Super easy to control binos and my btx/95 without it. I held onto the handles for a while but finally tossed them as I’ll never want to run a handle again!


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Ohhhh, I like that idea. Going to give that a go next hunt. Thanks and Merry Christmas!

 

[Brook.Trout]

Just picked one up when I seen this post! Along with the garmin backpack holder

 

[BigVick04]

Has anyone else tried using the VA-5 with the handle simply taken off? I haven't had a problem with simply steering my spotter by handling the spotter directly. Saving even more weight for free.

Yep, I believe dropping the handle/bolt assembly saves you 4-5oz.

 

[Jrreathaford]

I enjoy the aziak handle and for the weight savings it’s definitely a cheaper option to lighten up the pack. Has worked very well so far and as it’s carbon fiber so it doesn’t get crazy cold like the factory metal handle would if the foam was removed or you grab it closer to the tripod head. I’ll have to try just using the head with out the handle and it see if it works for me.