Monopod

[Grizzly550]

So long winded question. I day hunt mostly sage flats for mule deer and antelope. I have a 65mm Razor that I seldom carry when hunting because of the weight of the spotter combined with a tripod is a little over 5.5 lbs. Once scouting is done and we are on to the hunt we spend most of the time moving with short glassing intervals using binoculars. I do occasionally want to get a quick better look at something than I can with my 10x42 binoculars. I picked up a Hawke 50mm spotter and am thinking of picking up a monopod to get a quick look when needed. This would not be used for picking apart country but just to verify what I am looking at. Ideally I would want something that sets up very quickly and weighs about 1 lb. with a quick release. Most height I would go to is a kneeling position but more likely seated. Possibly looking at one that could have the three feet added to the bottom to give a little stability to it. Has anyone tried something like this? Any suggestions on brand? Looking to spend under $100 if possible but would go to $150 for the perfect item.

For reference I have used the 65mm balanced on my pack and it works up to about 30x, after that it is impossible to keep it steady enough to see anything through. I would continue to do this but it is not very quick to do with having to remove the pack and get everything just right.

Also, I don't use trekking poles when hunting out of the mountains or I would just modify them.

Thank you

 

[zeroforhire]

Sirui makes a nice light carbon fiber one. If it were me I would still just modify a trekking pole you already have.

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[Camera Land]

The small Sirui Carbon Fiber is nice but forget about the 3 feet.
We have a Promaster MPV432+ that comes with the feet, removable, and it folds up small. New they are $119.99, demo's are $89.99. Rokslide members can have a new one for $85.00. We extend the warranty to a lifetime no fault

Here is a link for you to see it:

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Give me a call with any questions or to order one

 

[Grizzly550]

The small Sirui Carbon Fiber is nice but forget about the 3 feet.
We have a Promaster MPV432+ that comes with the feet, removable, and it folds up small. New they are $119.99, demo's are $89.99. Rokslide members can have a new one for $85.00. We extend the warranty to a lifetime no fault

Here is a link for you to see it:

Shop Online | Camera Land NY


Give me a call with any questions or to order one

Joel, that Promaster looks like exactly what I want but it is a little on the heavy side. I am still contemplating the Sirui. I believe that is the one we discussed on the phone a week or two ago. I would be all in on it but I really want to see if I can find something that will give me the option for feet.

Thank you

 

[Camera Land]

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