New promaster XC-M

[Elite]

I had a Promaster with a 2-stage center column that I ended up returning. I could tell after using it indoors for 15 minutes that it wasn't going to cut it with a pan head and 85mm spotting scope. As soon as that thing got even the slightest breeze the scope would not have been stable. I would be wary if you're planning to use it with a big scope at full height.

That is my exact concern with the 2 stage column and running my Kowa 883


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[Camera Land]

We have them in stock with the accessories. It's a great system and the carbon fiber tripods are built well. Very sturdy. The 2 stage is not an issue

 

[S&S Archery (Rob)]

Roksliders!

Steve and I have been taking a hard look at the smaller of the new XC-M tripods from Promaster. The XCM 522c is the new XC-M carbon version of the XC522. The build quality is fantastic, as it should be from Promaster, and the design is very good. It feels very well built, and solid. My first impression was that it was a great tripod, the height and weight seem like a perfect fit for a backpack hunter who needs a lightweight tripod that can be used while sitting down. And the legs detach increasing its versatility. On paper this tripod looks great, however in practice maybe not so much. It seems like Promaster made the leg angles very steep in an effort to get the most height possible. This makes it feel top heavy and unstable with the legs in their default position. But then moving the legs to the next position seems too far. Also the last leg section is very thin, and only adds to its instability. The dual stage center post is a good design and very well built, but again, it makes the tripod even more top heavy when fully extended. This would probably be useful when sitting and the legs are more compressed and spread out. The other down side to such a steep default angle is being able to get underneath the tripod when sitting. The legs are just very close together and make it difficult to get underneath when using binos on a tripod.

Don’t get me wrong, this is a great tripod, very well built, but maybe not a perfect fit for us backcountry hunters. We are going to do more field testing with this tripod and the XC-M525c, so we’ll have our final conclusions in the next week or so. The XC-M525c has the same leg angles in its specs, so we’re hoping they do not have the same effect on balance. For now I am personally disappointed, but that is why we get gear in house and test thoroughly before we post them on our website. I have attached a pic to show the difference in leg angles when compared to the tried and true Slik 624 Pro CF. You can see how much more stable the 624 is in its default leg position.

rob

 

[Camera Land]

Do you have the new XC-M's & accessories in stock now?

Yes, all are in stock. Give us a call and we can get one out to you at once

 

[Porthunter]

Picked up my XC-M522c on Friday. For a back packing tripod, I have a great feeling about it. I do see where Sandhill is coming from with the leg angles but I had no issue at all whatsoever, used it with my geovids for 8 hours and loved it. Also threw on my atx65 and it held it well. The head is good but I will eventually be upgrading it to an outdoorsmans after using a friends with the same set up this weekend.

 

[BruceLee]

I’ve ordered a XC M525 and looking at upgrading the ball head with a Really Right Stuff one. Would appreciate if anyone would know if the BH30LR is the right fit. Thanks

 

[Camera Land]

Glad to hear you are enjoying the new Promaster line of tripods. If you have any questions or issues let us know and we can help out

Joel

 

[Baron85]

Glad to hear you are enjoying the new Promaster line of tripods. If you have any questions or issues let us know and we can help out

Joel

Can you post some side by side photos of the new XC-M 525 and the older XC525C? And is there a way to remove the 2 piece center column and mount a fixed plate?

 

[S&S Archery (Rob)]

Can you post some side by side photos of the new XC-M 525 and the older XC525C? And is there a way to remove the 2 piece center column and mount a fixed plate?

You can check out the "First Look" i posted on our blog last week, showing the XC525c and the XCM 525c side by side. In answer to your second questions, I there is another part you need to mount the shorter center post.

https://blog.sandsarchery.com/first-look-at-the-promaster-xc-m-525c-tripod/

 

[Camera Land]

There is a small post for the new XC-M, called the ground level adapter. This will allow you to still mount a head on the tripod and use it very low to the ground for macro or "prone" work.
Here is a picture of that



This piece allows you to put the plate that the head mounts to on the tripod with minimal space under the tripod. Call me with any questions at 516-217-1000
Always special pricing for forum members

Here is the XC525C


Here is the picture of the XC-525C

 

[Elite]

Has anyone tested out the XCM 525?


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[Camera Land]

I took one home the day it got here. Put it through a thorough test. It is sturdy, tall, I'm 6'1 and it was perfect. I set it up for macro work and it was stellar.
I used it with a spotter on a windy day and it had no issues. The All terrain feet were great when I was in the woods.
Feel free to call me with any questions

 

[Travis2282]

Anyone purchased an xcm 525 yet? If so how have you like it in the field?

 

[ResearchinStuff]

However, they list the weight at 2.6 lbs, but it actually weighs 2 lbs 13 oz.

Is the 2 lbs 13 oz with or without the ball head attached?

 

[S&S Archery (Rob)]

With attached. We weighed it without and got 2 lbs 5 oz

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[ResearchinStuff]

Thanks Rob

 

[gypp]

New guy here. Did anyone use one on the mountain this year? I am curious are the legs an effective replacement for trekking poles? And was the leg angle actually a problem in terms of sitting under it to glass with binos?

 

[MidGAHunter]

New guy here. Did anyone use one on the mountain this year? I am curious are the legs an effective replacement for trekking poles? And was the leg angle actually a problem in terms of sitting under it to glass with binos?

I'm interested in this as well...

 

[pc3]

Picked up my XC-M522c on Friday. For a back packing tripod, I have a great feeling about it. I do see where Sandhill is coming from with the leg angles but I had no issue at all whatsoever, used it with my geovids for 8 hours and loved it. Also threw on my atx65 and it held it well. The head is good but I will eventually be upgrading it to an outdoorsmans after using a friends with the same set up this weekend.

Dont discout the little promaster spch cine 20 head its really nice for the price. I grabbed that one and took the ball head off....Im sure the outdoorsman is better it should be given the price difference.

 

[sneaky]

Is the 2 lbs 13 oz with or without the ball head attached?

The tripod he linked in that was a Sirui, not the Promaster. Click on the link in his first post and it links you to it.

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