Crowd Sourced Optics Comparison (CO area) ***Updated 3/9/24***

[Matt G.]

Also of note, this exercise made me buy a Tricer LP tonight.

Why is that? Thanks

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[sndmn11]

Why is that? Thanks

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Everyone liked the few we had out, even with big spotters.

 

[sndmn11]

Also of note, this exercise made me buy a Tricer LP tonight.

I'm glad I saw your post while I was driving over to drop those tripods off

 

[ShakeDown]

Why is that? Thanks

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Silky smooth, 4.5oz, easily stabilized a 88mm spotter, on sale right now on GoHunt.

 

[Felton]

Should have asked me. I would have sold you the one you were likely using today.

How much do ya want for it?

 

[Fever Buck]

Silky smooth, 4.5oz, easily stabilized a 88mm spotter, on sale right now on GoHunt.

Moving from the Suriu VA5 to the LP was a huge weight savings for me. Actually think it’s smoother for lighter optics. I do have a hard time balancing the heavier spotters though.

 

[IrkedCitizen]

How much do ya want for it?

@sndmn11 bought it when he dropped off the rest of my tripod setups

 

[work765]

Moving from the Suriu VA5 to the LP was a huge weight savings for me. Actually think it’s smoother for lighter optics. I do have a hard time balancing the heavier spotters though.

You think the LP is smoother than the Va5 with a standard pair of binos?

I’ve had the VA5 for years, but the LP looks interesting, if it’s just as smooth or smoother


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[Fever Buck]

You think the LP is smoother than the Va5 with a standard pair of binos?

I’ve had the VA5 for years, but the LP looks interesting, if it’s just as smooth or smoother


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In my very unprofessional opinion, yes. I found it smoother, easier to pan with, and lock in place. It also seems to work well with mounting my XLR chassis for shooting.

 

[Tahoe1305]

Wait. That was the mini CF handle tripod head???

Dang I thought it was outsdoorsmans on the fancy RRS.

I may need one too!

 

[Tahoe1305]

In my very unprofessional opinion, yes. I found it smoother, easier to pan with, and lock in place. It also seems to work well with mounting my XLR chassis for shooting.

I had a VA5 out there….they all left it in the box. So sad.

Edit. Just checked. VA5 is fluid head vs not with tricer. Something to consider.

 

[Tahoe1305]

Wait. That was the mini CF handle tripod head???

Dang I thought it was outsdoorsmans on the fancy RRS.

I may need one too!

And I just got one too. Gohunt 20% off btw.

 

[Wheels]

How does the Tricer compare to the Outdoorsmans pan head?

 

[IrkedCitizen]

The only thing I don't like about the Tricer LP is that it isn't a QD lever. I prefer a lever release to the knob. I will take the weight penalty for a lever. That is why I offered it up for sale. This is obviously just my preference.

 

[ShakeDown]

Also bought 3 of the little Tricer arca plates from the GoHunt sale, pretty slick set up that should shave off almost a pound from my VA5 set up.

 

[Fever Buck]

Also bought 3 of the little Tricer arca plates from the GoHunt sale, pretty slick set up that should shave off almost a pound from my VA5 set up.

Yeah, my Tricer LP and Sirui tripod combo is almost exactly 2lbs now. Super light.

 

[mainbeam pursuit2]

I had a VA5 out there….they all left it in the box. So sad.

Edit. Just checked. VA5 is fluid head vs not with tricer. Something to consider.

My 15s were on a VA5 out there, the tricer was nice.

 

[ShakeDown]

I had two VA5s out there!

 

[bdloftin]

With a heavy scope, the Triper LP is fairly smooth. But if you’re looking at a decent angle upward or downward, you have to crank the vertical axis handle fairly tightly so the scope won’t tip.

 

[Felton]

I’m curious how many of you guys after going to this and trying all the optics are switching optics now?