Little Crow Gunworks Thorofare Tripod

[jlchester5045]

I’ll start by saying that I’m not an expert in the world of tripods. Before this tripod I was using a Bogpod clamp style. Most of my experience is hunting North Georgia mountains. A once a year trip to Colorado public land elk hunting. And this past year, getting into NRL Hunter matches.

I just received in the new tripod from Little Crow Gunworks. This is one sweet tripod so far. Especially for what you’re paying. Time will tell through hunting season and NRL Hunter matches this coming season. If you’re looking for one, go check them out. If you have one, let me know your thoughts. I’ll leave a link to there website for you to check it out and read specs.

 

[WI-Carcosa]

This looks like a potentially awesome affordable product! Any updates after use?

 

[jlchester5045]

I’m honestly in love with it. Ran it this entire hunting season with no issues. It’s the perfect size collapsed and weight isn’t bad either. I’ve got a few NRL Hunter matches coming up and an elk hunt at the end of this year that will really test it. Lastly, I had a few questions about it so I called Little Crow. Spoke with not just a human but someone that knew and understood the product. More to come!

 

[WI-Carcosa]

Thanks for the update! How is it for quickly setting up? Did you use anything with a pic rail in the arca/pic attachment head it comes with? Looking at all of the tripods in this range of price this seems to either be the best option or too good to be true haha

 

[jlchester5045]

Very quick to set up. Hard to explain but the quarter twist locks for the legs you can twist all at one time and the legs are smooth enough that they almost deploy on their own. I ordered mine with the ball head and arca. What it comes with it based upon how you order it. It definitely seems like it should cost much more than it does. You won’t be disappointed.

 

[100%DIYazCOUES]

Innorel tripod legs?

 

[jlchester5045]

Innorel tripod legs?

You’ll have to elaborate. I’m not familiar

 

[100%DIYazCOUES]

Not saying it is….but the locks, leg angle adjustments, center post lock etc look exactly like an innorel brand tripod. Pretty decent tripods thatre commonly rebranded and sold under other names, usually at quite the markup

 

[jlchester5045]

Oh I’m following now. I’m not sure about that.

 

[100%DIYazCOUES]

Look up innorel gt284c, you’ll see what I mean

 

[jlchester5045]

Yeah I just checked it out. They definitely favor.

 

[WI-Carcosa]

Those look very close. Thanks for the heads up. With $150 for the innorel on Amazon that leaves a lot of budget for the tripod head compared to the 400 thorofare price

 

[jlchester5045]

The $400 includes the tripod, lcg arca ball mount, short and long center column, two arca plates, and of course the carry case.

 

[WI-Carcosa]

Understood. This potential similar or replica just the tripod and extra column and case is $150 on amazon. I am not sure it is the same, but if it is then I am going that route and can look into other heads. I still might save the headache and get the thorofare

 

[jlchester5045]

Yeah that wouldn’t be a bad idea. I knew I could spend a lot more and a lot less on a tripod. Ultimately, I settled on the little crow cause of the amazing customer service I’ve received through them and I really try to support the independent companies when I can afford to.

 

[WI-Carcosa]

Another question for you, how was panning with optics with the head?

 

[jlchester5045]

Works great for me. I run my spotting scope on it with no issues. With the ball head that it comes with, I have the option of loosening the ball to pan or the swivel if I’m panning perfectly horizontal. I like being able to pan without worrying of messing up my vertical angle if that makes sense.

 

[WI-Carcosa]

Perfect thank you! This is a compelling package to pickup

 

[jlchester5045]

Of course. Glad I could help.