Best tripod for the money?

[orionthehunter1]

I'll second the manfrotto 700rc2 not an outdoorsman but definitely good for the money

 

[snowcamoman]

The OD head is a premium piece of equipment. I think it was money well spent and should last a lifetime . Mine shows 11 oz on my scale.

 

[R Miller]

http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/s.nl/it.A/id.4201/.f

or for 45$ more you can upgrade to QR clamp. Additional weight comes with the convenience, however, it's not much.

 

[lorneparker1]

Thanks for your help fellas. If anyone has a slik sitting in a corner getting no use id happily take it off your hands!

 

[Jeff Martin]

you might look at the Jim White head as well if you like the outsdoorsman. Cheaper than the outdoorsman and quality is good.

http://store.coueswhitetail.com/jim-white-tripod-head/

 

[lorneparker1]

I picked up a head on the classifieds manfrotto pistol grip. just need legs!

 

[trophytaka]

i run a slik 624cf tripod with the vanguard 111v panhead on it. absolutely rock solid. aron has a vid he did on the exact setup.

 

[Colo4x4XJ]

Used the code "Rokslide" on S&S and a 624 was like $205 shipped. I got mine a few weeks ago and am really impressed with it especially when it only weighs 2 lbs with a ballhead.

 

[Screamrider]

Promaster xc525c from S&S

I picked it over either slik, definitely worth a look!

 

[lorneparker1]

Used the code "Rokslide" on S&S and a 624 was like $205 shipped. I got mine a few weeks ago and am really impressed with it especially when it only weighs 2 lbs with a ballhead.

Thanks for the tip!

Just placed the order!

 

[vj88]

The slik 624 attaches directly to the outdoorsman head however what plate do i need to attach the swaro stm to the head? thanks

 

[krueger]

Used the code "Rokslide" on S&S and a 624 was like $205 shipped. I got mine a few weeks ago and am really impressed with it especially when it only weighs 2 lbs with a ballhead.

What's the S&S site? Thanks

 

[vj88]

sandsarchery.com

I ended up with the outdoorsman head as well as their adapter head and reducer to mount their head to the slik 624. Should have a killer setup to play with in a week or so.

 

[curly]

The Vortex High Country seems like a solid tripod for $110 clams. I plan on using a Zeiss Diascope 65mm and the vortex looks like it would support it, any thoughts. The spotter is in the mail now and I would rather not drop a couple hundred on a tripod at the moment.

 

[Tony Trietch]

Used the code "Rokslide" on S&S and a 624 was like $205 shipped. I got mine a few weeks ago and am really impressed with it especially when it only weighs 2 lbs with a ballhead.

This came at a perfect time for me! Thanks S&S!

 

[69ChrisCraft]

The Vortex High Country seems like a solid tripod for $110 clams. I plan on using a Zeiss Diascope 65mm and the vortex looks like it would support it, any thoughts. The spotter is in the mail now and I would rather not drop a couple hundred on a tripod at the moment.

Not sure if you've pulled the trigger on the High Country but I'd pass. I use it with my Razor 50 mm spotter and it's just ok. The ball head didn't handle my Viper 65 mm well at all.

 

[PA 5-0]

I have the Vortex Summit SS with the Vanguard PH-111v. Would be hard to beat for under $200. Holds my Swaro ATM65 rock solid.

 

[Shrek]

Who has a 700rc2 head and has used it in really cold weather ? It's spec operating lower limit is 14ºF (-10ºC). It's a fluid head so I wonder if it will freeze up or be damaged if it goes lower. It's a real possibility for me when I head for Montana to hunt elk in November.

 

[TRIPLE]

Who has a 700rc2 head and has used it in really cold weather ? It's spec operating lower limit is 14ºF (-10ºC). It's a fluid head so I wonder if it will freeze up or be damaged if it goes lower. It's a real possibility for me when I head for Montana to hunt elk in November.

I'm not sure if I've used it below those temps for any extended times (certainly for 10-15 min glassine outside my truck in winter), but I've been real close to those temps on late season trips without issue.

 

[muleman]

Who has a 700rc2 head and has used it in really cold weather ? It's spec operating lower limit is 14ºF (-10ºC). It's a fluid head so I wonder if it will freeze up or be damaged if it goes lower. It's a real possibility for me when I head for Montana to hunt elk in November.

I have used my 700RC2 head in the single digit temps and haven't had any issues.