Ourdoorsmans Gen2 Panhead - Not Smooth

[zach_c]

I have both a gen1 and gen2 panhead. Gen1 is smooth. Gen2 has hesitation or jerks when going to pan horizontal. For example, looking thru binos or tripod, start to move horizontally, as I move it jerks, enough to cause you to loose keeping your line of sight in the glass. I've tried manually moving the head around many times to break it in. I then sent it back to Outdoorsmans and they said it's within spec. I won't use it this way. Anyone else with this issue?

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Mine is the micro. It CAN lock up a touch when panning left/right and I have to find a bit of a sweet spot between “to loose” and “feeling natural” without it binding a bit. Something I’ve gotten used to.

 

[HuntHarder]

I've owned them a few times living in the state they are made. Each time I've owned them, I leave disappointed. Much better heads on the market for less money in my opinion. They also get a gritty feel after a season with dirt getting into the grease.