Slik Pro 624 CF Tripod Question

[Life_Feeds_On_Life]

I've been looking really hard at getting this tripod but I have a question for anyone who has used it. I understand it's a sit to glass tripod but I like to bring along a little tripod type stool to sit on while I glass. I'm wondering if the tripod would be tall enough to sit under while on the stool or if it's a sit on the ground only tripod?

 

[Life_Feeds_On_Life]

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[cg2737]

I have the 624 and use my Helinox chair with it. It is not a perfect fit but it works. I think a regular height camp chair would be too high. It works great with my Kifaru field chair, but you are essentially sitting on the ground while using said chair. I think if you are looking at sitting in a chair while using it the 634 might be a better option.

 

[Life_Feeds_On_Life]

Alright thanks, the stool I use is probably about the same height as the helinox. I'm still undecided between the 624 and 634 but I really like how small and light the 24 is.

 

[wannakillabigbull]

Have you considered the Slik Lite 522? It's the same weight, folds down an inch smaller, but goes up 13" higher than the 624. I think they're a bit more expensive, though. S&S as well as the GoHunt shop sell them

 

[boom]

Yes, it will work.

I’ve done this. Especially when testing various spotting scopes. I sit in a chair. You might run into issues if you’re glassing uphill. I suspect you’ll need to extend the middle rod.

I used mine all week in a camp chair; but for my rifle rest plinking at camp with my pellet rifle. It was also tall enough for that. Plus I consider it awesome if I find a flat rock about that height to sit my pad on to make a seat for glassing. Saves the knees.

 

[RCL]

I believe Slik still has the 634 refurbished on sale.

 

[Swift]

The 624 cf will work just fine I have been doing this same thing for a year and a half

 

[Life_Feeds_On_Life]

I appreciate the input from everybody. I checked on that refurbished from slik but it looks like they have the 723. I already have a larger tripod so I'm really looking at the 624. It sounds like it should work for what I'm wanting so i think I'll go ahead and try it out.

 

[dotman]

I sit in a helinox chair and easily have plenty of adjustment to use it and this is without the center rod extended.