RRS teased new inverted tripod

[AndrewMT34]

New tripods are called the Benchmark series. Looks like they are direct to consumer and made in house.

I pre-ordered the inverted model with the anvil-30 head. Looking forward to trying it out.

RRS Benchmark

Discover the new Benchmark apex design from Really Right Stuff — engineered for seamless compatibility with all RRS ball heads and featuring redesigned legs for a more rigid, precise, and secure fit across the entire tripod lineup.

reallyrightstuff.com

 

[Marty]

Got one ordered up as well (https://reallyrightstuff.com/benchmark-inverted-anvil-30-arc-bundle/).

I'll be looking to 3d print some caps so I can take that three section inverted, remove a section (and weight) and use as a two section inverted for hunting paired with my MA-30L or get one of the Wiser Precision BT-20 Ridge Warden heads when they come off back order.

 

[Coopsdaddy]

Got one ordered up as well (https://reallyrightstuff.com/benchmark-inverted-anvil-30-arc-bundle/).

I'll be looking to 3d print some caps so I can take that three section inverted, remove a section (and weight) and use as a two section inverted for hunting paired with my MA-30L or get one of the Wiser Precision BT-20 Ridge Warden heads when they come off back order.

I just picked up an tfct14l without center column and wonder if this would be a better option.
Wonder what the weight and stowed height will be after your mods.
That’s the route I would want to go as well.

 

[4th_point]

 

[4th_point]

FYI - Looks like they have a problem with their website in terms of displaying the specs, see below.

 

[awcopeland]

Call me a commie, but on paper what I’m seeing is that this new inverted tripod is a pound heavier, one more leg section (probably weaker), and more than double the cost of the HK (not including any head prices).

What is a guy like me NOT seeing from the paper side of things?

I would assume RRS has better build quality but is it a 234% improvement? (795/339 MSRP prices).

I’m all for buying good gear, but seriously, this doesn’t compute to me. Talk to me like I’m a 10 year old and educate me.

 

[willfrye027]

Call me a commie, but on paper what I’m seeing is that this new inverted tripod is a pound heavier, one more leg section (probably weaker), and more than double the cost of the HK (not including any head prices).

What is a guy like me NOT seeing from the paper side of things?

I would assume RRS has better build quality but is it a 234% improvement? (795/339 MSRP prices).

I’m all for buying good gear, but seriously, this doesn’t compute to me. Talk to me like I’m a 10 year old and educate me.

It’s kind of like a savage vs a sako rifle..

I’ve used my buddies tricer HK and it’s definitely a nice tripod, the build quality is not the same as my RRS ascend. Does it help me find or kill more stuff? Probably not.

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

Call me a commie, but on paper what I’m seeing is that this new inverted tripod is a pound heavier, one more leg section (probably weaker), and more than double the cost of the HK (not including any head prices).

What is a guy like me NOT seeing from the paper side of things?

I would assume RRS has better build quality but is it a 234% improvement? (795/339 MSRP prices).

I’m all for buying good gear, but seriously, this doesn’t compute to me. Talk to me like I’m a 10 year old and educate me.

Chinese manufactured out of lesser quality carbon vs American made from the preeminent manufacturer of tripods.

Ones a marketing brand that outsources production, the other are actually the designers, engineers and manufacturers.

A commuter might not see the benefit of driving anything other than a Hyundai too..