Tricer tripods vs…..

[eLightfoot]

Just bought a Tricer AD to check out. Thought I wanted a standing capable tripod but this thing is way too big. Also the legs adjustments are super stiff and the legs are really tight making them difficult to extend. The lock nuts are threaded backwards also which is annoying. Planning to exchange for the BC to try but if it operates as stiff as the AD I got I’ll pass. Thinking I might have got a lemon.
Anyone comment on usability of the BC? What else should I be looking at in this price range? 90% sitting glassing with NL14s. Backpack hunting.

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

You should definitely look at the Aziak line of tripods for those needs. They’re roughly the same price point as the Tricer and have some great features in both the legs and the heads.

 

[eLightfoot]

I’ll also add that I have a Slik 624 and it’s been ok at best. Too many locking nuts, and they broke(legs pull apart). Looking for smooth operation/easy adjustment/quality hardware

 

[SloppyJ]

Really like my leofoto with the level base for shooting.

 

[Yung6ix]

My nephew just had one delivered an hour ago! Not sure what head but I'll be googling it tonight
My gosh, super light and the quality is top top shelf.
Not sure what head and so forth we just figured it out without the directions LOL

He has some 12x50 Leupold's and we watched moths on the rocks at 550 with ease...seems like a good setup for him. Very stable. Very light.

 

[Tahoe1305]

You should definitely look at the Aziak line of tripods for those needs. They’re roughly the same price point as the Tricer and have some great features in both the legs and the heads.

The backcountry is my favorite non standing unit for function/cost/weight.

If you want to shoot, I’d consider getting one of there newer models. I think I heard 2lbs, but thicker and standing with a QD ball head. Would be a great “if I only had one” option.

 

[MT_Wyatt]

This is a really interesting option: https://www.aziakequipment.com/prod...mail&cid=72286264-893a-4991-ae69-020cf826e749

I really like my Aziak backcountry tripod. It’s so tiny, light and works quite well.

 

[Grady.J]

This is a really interesting option: https://www.aziakequipment.com/prod...mail&cid=72286264-893a-4991-ae69-020cf826e749

I really like my Aziak backcountry tripod. It’s so tiny, light and works quite well.

I also love my Aziak backcountry. Super light and handles my 77mm spotter just fine.

That new Ridgeline looks super sleek, but I just don't think I could give up having a center post. I do way too many little adjustments with it, especially swapping between binos and spotter. Having to adjust the legs every time you want to shift a little bit seems like a hassle. It also seems like you'd have to get your face into it kinda weird to get behind your binoculars or a straight spotter. Angled spotter or shooting off it wouldn't be as bothered.