Need a good, solid spotting tripod

[Mike D Texas]

I’m in the market for a good, solid spotting tripod. Weight is less of a concern than stability. It drives me nuts for a spotter to be shaking with the slightest wind. It needs to be solid enough to not shake (within reason) even when spotting from a standing position using a straight body spotter;I’m 6’ tall.

So far I’ve looked into fat boy, two vets and (RRS) tripods.

Are there others I should consider? Are the Tricers stable given their weight?


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[cornfedkiller]

Sirui ST-124, or Leofoto might have something within your specs.

 

[huntnful]

I’ve been on the search for this as well. And something with a center post for easy height adjustments, and doing it at the legs.

I’ve looked a good amount, and still not found “the one”.

 

[CCooper]

RRS 34L is the only tripod that has met my expectations for stability standing with a straight spotter. I have not tried their smaller series in all fairness, just went with the big boy. It's a little chunky though...

 

[Mike D Texas]

I’ve been on the search for this as well. And something with a center post for easy height adjustments, and doing it at the legs.

I’ve looked a good amount, and still not found “the one”.

I’m mixed on the center post but that seems to be the main cause of instability and vibration on the ones I’ve tried so far.


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[nad1967]

RRS is simply amazing. I've tried other tripods like gitzo, leofoto, and even the vortex carbon tripod. None are as solid. Keep your eyes peeled, check FB marketplace, Craigslist, ans offer up. Hopefully luck will fall your way!

 

[huntnful]

I’m mixed on the center post but that seems to be the main cause of instability and vibration on the ones I’ve tried so far.


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I definitely agree. Especially added vibration for shooting stability. But it’s so nice when running optics off of it and having that faster adjustment. That’s just for me personally though. No doubt a tripod with no center post would be more stable though