Aziak vs Tricer

[Jmort1754]

For glassing and shooting?

 

[carlc]

I like my Aziak lots better than my Tricer. It is more stable, the ball head is better, and the triangle shaped center post makes the Aziak much smaller when "stowed."

 

[Jmort1754]

What's the real world weight on it?

 

[BrentH]

No experience with the Aziak, but I have the Tricer AD and Tricer LP. Use it for glassing with my 10x50 Razor UHD’s and 27-60x85 Razor spotter. No complaints for that use, but I’m not sure how it would do as a shooting tripod.

 

[passinggas33]

I did a mixture of both. Aziak tripod with the tricer head. I’m really happy with this combo.

 

[6.5x284]

I’ve had both. Still have the Aziak. Also have a Tricer head as a backup to my Wiser. The Aziak when folded up with the triangle center column is small. Favorite tripod to be in my pack for a hunt. Scouting I take a Feisol 3342. Still super light but much better with big glass.


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[JollyWhiteGiant]

I like my Aziak lots better than my Tricer. It is more stable, the ball head is better, and the triangle shaped center post makes the Aziak much smaller when "stowed."

Hey carl, which Aziak and which Tricer specifically? I'm looking at both, on paper the Tricer looks better to me but I keep seeing people saying they got rid of their Tricers in favor of their Aziak's.

 

[Tahoe1305]

Not sure I’ve used something better than Aziak backcountry for weight. If I wanted a more full size tripod I’d consider the others.

Mine came in on spec at ~20oz.

I run mine with the light tricer lightweight head and like it a lot. I shaved 1.5lb total on my glassing setup with these two upgrades last year and have no regrets.

 

[skipper907]

aziak front country

 

[Alpine4x4]

Is the Aziak backcountry stable enough for a bigger 86mm spotter?

 

[Tahoe1305]

Is the Aziak backcountry stable enough for a bigger 86mm spotter?

I haven’t tried anything bigger than a 65mm.

I’d say you “may be” pushing it without weight from the center column without a bit of jitter. But that’s a guess. Sure someone has tried it and will pipe in.

 

[Alpine4x4]

I haven’t tried anything bigger than a 65mm.

I’d say you “may be” pushing it without weight from the center column without a bit of jitter. But that’s a guess. Sure someone has tried it and will pipe in.

Being it's designed to pack in and my pack in spotter is 65mm that's comforting to know, but would like it to be able to hold my 86mm if I feel spry and pack it in instead

 

[skipper907]

Is the Aziak backcountry stable enough for a bigger 86mm spotter?

I would suggest stepping up to the front country

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[carlc]

Hey carl, which Aziak and which Tricer specifically? I'm looking at both, on paper the Tricer looks better to me but I keep seeing people saying they got rid of their Tricers in favor of their Aziak's.

Aziak Backcountry and Tricer BC. Here are some photos for comparison. I do think that the pan head on the Tricer is better, but the ball head on the Aziak with the side lock works great for me. I don't think I would shoot a bunch off of either. I will be listing the Tricer for sale with a bunch of other gear shortly.

 

[SikaHuntaa]

My Aziak Backcountry handles my STX 85mm pretty well to be honest, I pulled the long centre post out and use the small one to force myself into using the legs for height rather than post, as there is a fair amount of shake on it when post is up. Using the Aziak ballhead.

Have the Tricer AD as well, nice when wanting that extra height. Have the tricer head on this and that is money.

Neither will have problems with a 65mm

 

[Benjblt]

Not sure I’ve used something better than Aziak backcountry for weight. If I wanted a more full size tripod I’d consider the others.

Mine came in on spec at ~20oz.

I run mine with the light tricer lightweight head and like it a lot. I shaved 1.5lb total on my glassing setup with these two upgrades last year and have no regrets.

This is what I’m doing. Shaves a ton of weight.

 

[eLightfoot]

I returned a Tricer and ordered an Aziak. The Aziak is so much better I’ll be buying a Front country for when I need a standing tripod. Tricer was bulky, legs were super stiff and hard to spread out, telescopic sections did not slide easily at all. Backwards threads too

 

[bamacpl]

Aziak Backcountry and Tricer BC. Here are some photos for comparison. I do think that the pan head on the Tricer is better, but the ball head on the Aziak with the side lock works great for me. I don't think I would shoot a bunch off of either. I will be listing the Tricer for sale with a bunch of other gear shortly.

Is the Aziak BC sufficient for standing? or should I go with the FC?

 

[Benjblt]

Is the Aziak BC sufficient for standing? or should I go with the FC?

Max height is 45". So unless you are about 4' tall and standing on flat ground, then no. It's supposed to be a sitting tripod.

 

[bamacpl]

Max height is 45". So unless you are about 4' tall and standing on flat ground, then no. It's supposed to be a sitting tripod.

Thanks