Outdoorsman Tripod Worth it.

[C Bow]

No not at all I think you or any other hunter should use anything he or she wants. Please forgive me I was thinking out loud. There is nothing wrong with quality I was hoping some old time hunter would tell a story about the old days and equipment they used.

 

[hunt1up]

No not at all I think you or any other hunter should use anything he or she wants. Please forgive me I was thinking out loud. There is nothing wrong with quality I was hoping some old time hunter would tell a story about the old days and equipment they used.

No problem. I'm not yet an old timer, but I recall killing my first deer with a 40lb bow, an 31" Easton 2117 arrow I bought on clearance at Walmart, and a cheap Walmart broadhead. I was just a kid and had no idea what I was doing. That arrow just lobbed out of that bow! But, that deer died. Much has been learned since then!

 

[rbljack]

While I have no experience with the Outdoorsmans tripods, I tend to agree with the above posts. I think for less money you can get a solid tripod that weighs less and has a taller max height. The Slik tripods S&S Archery sells are a good example. I also think if you are going to spend that much money the Promaster XC525 is a better option. Heck, you can pick up the aluminum version of the Promaster for around $150 compared to the aluminum Outdoorsmans. Nothing against the Outdoorsmans, I have their Binocular adapter and know they make high quality gear. I just feel for the money you can do better on tripods specifically.

I looked at the outdoorman, and decided to go with the Promaster XC525C (carbon model). I have no experience with the outdoorsman, but for me, I liked the options that the promaster had after watching the S & S video about it. I will be replacing the head with an outdoorsman micro pan head at some point. I think the tripod was right at 2 pounds without the head on it. Add a Micro pan head, and I would be at 2.8 pounds total with a tripod tall enough to be standing and using if necessary. I also like the fact that one leg can be unscrewed and used as a walking stick. If memory serves me correct, I think the promaster actually packed down to 15 inches which was smaller than the Outdoorsman Medium, and goes up to 59 inches, where the outdoorsman went to 44 or something like that.

For those reading this, I am not by any means bashing the outdoorsman. I have heard and read many positive reviews on it too. I just decided that for me, the carbon promaster was a better option for me. The head that came with it works ok for now too.

 

[C Bow]

Thanks I hope this will be your best season ever and God will bless you and your family and keep you safe. Thanks

 

[hunt1up]

Thanks I hope this will be your best season ever and God will bless you and your family and keep you safe. Thanks

Same to you! Your grandpa wasn't wrong.