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.

 

[eLightfoot]

Anybody tried the MT HNTR SS in comparison to the Aziak?

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

I ordered the Ridgeline from Aziak. It looks great and is only 20 oz total weight, including the integrated head.

Using a super light pan/tilt head with a small arca plate on the bottom is the solution for ergonomic glassing from a system like that.

If you use a straight spotting scope, the switch back and forth between binos and spotter is seamless, as you don’t need to make adjustments to the legs or use a center column to adjust height in order to have the same perspective as you would with an angled spotter.

 

[JDBAK]

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.

It sounds like mine. I do want to be able to shoot standing. I could live with the tripod adjustment being stiff, but the whole unit is just too long.
I bought it because it’s so much lighter than my previous Leuofoto 284c.

 

[Runngun01]

I also am interested in this thread. The Aziac tripods look great for light back country hunting.

 

[SikaHuntaa]

Aziak

 

[satchamo]

I ordered the Ridgeline from Aziak. It looks great and is only 20 oz total weight, including the integrated head.

Using a super light pan/tilt head with a small arca plate on the bottom is the solution for ergonomic glassing from a system like that.

If you use a straight spotting scope, the switch back and forth between binos and spotter is seamless, as you don’t need to make adjustments to the legs or use a center column to adjust height in order to have the same perspective as you would with an angled spotter.

Is it substantial enough to shoot off of?

 

[Blacktail_Brown]

Another vote for Aziak. I've paired my Aziak Backcountry with the Wiser Precision head and my Front Country tripod has the Front Country ball head. During elk and deer season, the Front Country went everywhere with me and is not much different in weight to the Tricer or Outdoorsmans Carbon Fiber.

The MUTNT Gear tripod also looks neat. I'd be curious if others have run that one. I really like the leg locks on those as opposed to the twist locks.

 

[eLightfoot]

I ordered an Aziak

 

[guitarpreston]

Aziak frontcountry with head modded

 

[JohnB]

If you use a straight spotting scope, the switch back and forth between binos and spotter is seamless, as you don’t need to make adjustments to the legs or use a center column to adjust height in order to have the same perspective as you would with an angled spotter.

That has not been the case for me with an STS65 and Nikon Monarch HGs with an Aziak bino clamp. It was a lot closer with the Outdoorsman bino adapter but it's worth not having to keep track of that any more.

 

[Tahoe1305]

That has not been the case for me with an STS65 and Nikon Monarch HGs with an Aziak bino clamp. It was a lot closer with the Outdoorsman bino adapter but it's worth not having to keep track of that any more.

Concur.
I use outdoorsman adapter and a straight 65. It’s definitely better than an angled, but about an inch off for me. It’s close.

 

[Spikehorn]

I tried the Tricer AD this fall for 10 days in AZ on a coues hunt. Based on my limited experience with this tripod thus far I feel its about perfect (for the price). For me this is primarily a glassing tripod with the ability to be used for limited shooting in a pinch. It's very lightweight and very stable. while not heavy glass I had no issues with SCL 15's or a Kowa 773. I found it to be more stable than other lightweight tripods I've used in this class. It is taller than most when collapsed. However, that makes it quicker to set up and take down when moving from spot to spot as you have one less leg section to deal with (2 extensions vs 3). I found this a non issue once strapped to the side of a pack as it is not taller than my pack. The BC is a nonstarter for me as the ability to glass standing goes out the window.

The Cons:
The backwards threaded locks are strange at first. I got used to it quickly.
The legs angle adjustment is very stiff and did not loosen with use. I found the leg extensions to adjust smoothly and easily, only the angle adjustment needed quite a bit of force to adjust.