Disclaimer: I purchased this tripod using my own money but at the pro-deal price. I have friends that work at RRS, communicate with them regularly, saw prototypes of this, and visited their facility. I am not being compensated in any way by RRS or other companies for my notes below.
With this now on the market, I wanted to share some information and thoughts. If you’re looking for factory specs, see the links below. If you’re interested in buying the tripod feet, shoot me a PM.
Application: In general, this tripod will be used to glass and shoot off of. It will be transported via backpack, truck, ATV/SxS, small airplanes, packraft, and boats.
Weight: Now in the two section configuration, my scale indicated 2.56lbs (~40.96 oz) with the Wiser Precision BT-20 ball head. With the RRS Anvil 30, my scale indicated 3.02lbs (~48.32oz). RRS quotes the full three section Benchmark Inverted with Anvil 30 head at 4.51lbs (~72.16oz). I’ll note my scale may read different than their scale.
Shooting Positions:
Stability: Will update.
Comparison: Pictured next to the Aziak Ridgeline Tripod. Will update.
Links:
RRS Benchmark Inverted Tripod: https://reallyrightstuff.com/benchmark-inverted-carbon-fiber-tripod/
RRS Anvil 30: https://reallyrightstuff.com/anvil-30-arc-lever-lock-ball-head-rrs-lock-dual-arca-pic-clamp/
Two Vets QDT Inverted: https://www.twovetstripods.com/qdt-inverted/
Aziak Ridgeline: https://aziak.com/products/ridgeline-tripod?variant=44326028017837
Aziak Backcountry Lite Ballhead / 4.8oz: https://aziak.com/products/backcountry-lite-ball-head?variant=44326028116141
Wiser Precision BT 20 / 3.8 oz: https://www.wiserprecision.com/products/bt-20-ridge-warden-ball-tilt-head
Leofoto MA-30L: Discontinued be can be found on various websites, eBay, forums, etc
With this now on the market, I wanted to share some information and thoughts. If you’re looking for factory specs, see the links below. If you’re interested in buying the tripod feet, shoot me a PM.
Application: In general, this tripod will be used to glass and shoot off of. It will be transported via backpack, truck, ATV/SxS, small airplanes, packraft, and boats.
- I plan to use the full three section Benchmark Inverted for PRS/NRL shooting, and hunts where weight is a lesser consideration and/or higher shooting positions like standing are more likely.
- I plan to use the two section configuration for hunts where weight is a consideration, higher shooting positions are less likely, but stability for long shots or glassing remains important.
Weight: Now in the two section configuration, my scale indicated 2.56lbs (~40.96 oz) with the Wiser Precision BT-20 ball head. With the RRS Anvil 30, my scale indicated 3.02lbs (~48.32oz). RRS quotes the full three section Benchmark Inverted with Anvil 30 head at 4.51lbs (~72.16oz). I’ll note my scale may read different than their scale.
Shooting Positions:
**Disclaimer: all this was on flat terrain so your mileage may vary in uneven terrain**
The lowest it can go. The pistol grip is touching the ground.
Two section legs collapsed, one click out on the apex felt good (not perfect) for a seated position. Extending the legs would have made this position more comfortable.
Two section legs fully extended. I found this suitable for a low standing position. The Aziak Ridgeline doesn't get high enough for me to pull off a low standing. My bigger Two Vets QDT Inverted absolutely does (but that's a big tripod not...
The lowest it can go. The pistol grip is touching the ground.
Two section legs collapsed, one click out on the apex felt good (not perfect) for a seated position. Extending the legs would have made this position more comfortable.
Two section legs fully extended. I found this suitable for a low standing position. The Aziak Ridgeline doesn't get high enough for me to pull off a low standing. My bigger Two Vets QDT Inverted absolutely does (but that's a big tripod not...
Stability: Will update.
Comparison: Pictured next to the Aziak Ridgeline Tripod. Will update.
Links:
RRS Benchmark Inverted Tripod: https://reallyrightstuff.com/benchmark-inverted-carbon-fiber-tripod/
RRS Anvil 30: https://reallyrightstuff.com/anvil-30-arc-lever-lock-ball-head-rrs-lock-dual-arca-pic-clamp/
Two Vets QDT Inverted: https://www.twovetstripods.com/qdt-inverted/
Aziak Ridgeline: https://aziak.com/products/ridgeline-tripod?variant=44326028017837
Aziak Backcountry Lite Ballhead / 4.8oz: https://aziak.com/products/backcountry-lite-ball-head?variant=44326028116141
Wiser Precision BT 20 / 3.8 oz: https://www.wiserprecision.com/products/bt-20-ridge-warden-ball-tilt-head
Leofoto MA-30L: Discontinued be can be found on various websites, eBay, forums, etc
