tripod around$200

[fillthefreezer]

looking to get a new tripod as i took a fall on saturday and trashed mine. can't spend much more than about $200, what should i look for?

 

[Gman]

Slik or Promaster carbon.

 

[dirtytough]

I second slik

 

[Beastmode]

Slik

 

[Benny]

Does two hundo need to include the head or do you already have that covered?

 

[robby denning]

I picked up a carbon fiber from Vanguard for $200 this last fall, head included. I swapped it for my Manfrotto head but the Vanguard head OK for what I paid. Just didn't match my floorplates. Been happy with the carbon fiber.

 

[fillthefreezer]

would need to include a head as i was using a cheap lightweight nikon. I'm also not opposed to used if anyone has seen something....
which slik are you guys recommending?

 

[dotman]

Checkout the one Luke did a review on, think his setup was around $200.

 

[dotman]

Here you go http://www.rokslide.com/2012-01-09-05-09-42/optics/167-velbon-ultra-max

 

[ElkNut1]

Another to consider is the new Summit SS Tripod by Vortex, it's very lightweight & solid as a rock, I'm using it for this years hunts. It will hold even the largest spotters. At 1.8 lb & 54 1/2" height potential & packs down to 14" including ball head it's a nice one for 125.00! Here's a link.

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/summit-ss-tripod-with-ball-head

ElkNut1

 

[fillthefreezer]

is this a resonable price point for a good tripod or would it be better to save longer?

 

[Beastmode]

Another to consider is the new Summit SS Tripod by Vortex, it's very lightweight & solid as a rock, I'm using it for this years hunts. It will hold even the largest spotters. At 1.8 lb & 54 1/2" height potential & packs down to 14" including ball head it's a nice one for 125.00! Here's a link.

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/summit-ss-tripod-with-ball-head

ElkNut1

Paul does this thing have the same warranty as vortex optics?

 

[fillthefreezer]

Paul does this thing have the same warranty as vortex optics?

seriously! i should post pics of my old tripod... its in 4 pieces..

 

[Matt Cashell]

I would get the SLIK 340EZ. The included pan head is pretty functional. They run around $130

http://www.slik.co.jp/slik_com/PS-SPRINT_PRO_EZ.html

 

[jquarnberg]

Love my vortex. Its the summit SS. No way I would pay all that much more for the comparable, popular, and much more expensive Slik CF 624 my buddy has. I even like the ball head on it but I would like to upgrade the head. When I get the new 65mm razor im realy going to be wanting a nice head I think...

 

[ElkNut1]

It has a 3 year warranty. For packing purposes & cutting wt. this tripod is pretty nice, the ball head on it functions with no issues, it does not chatter. This was just another affordable option, it will handle a 65mm easily. The 1.8# feature is what attracted me in the 1st place.

ElkNut1

 

[fillthefreezer]

I would get the SLIK 340EZ. The included pan head is pretty functional. They run around $130

http://www.slik.co.jp/slik_com/PS-SPRINT_PRO_EZ.html

kinda heavy dont ya think?

 

[fillthefreezer]

It has a 3 year warranty. For packing purposes & cutting wt. this tripod is pretty nice, the ball head on it functions with no issues, it does not chatter. This was just another affordable option, it will handle a 65mm easily. The 1.8# feature is what attracted me in the 1st place.

ElkNut1

3 year no fault?

 

[Matt Cashell]

kinda heavy dont ya think?

Not that I have noticed.

It is pretty light for a stable tripod that will aptly hold a full size spotter. I have Vortex High Country tripod I use with the ED50, but the Slik gets the nod with the big stuff.

I have gone deep with it without any trouble. I do save a little weight by leaving half of the center column at home.

It is just over 3 pounds in the configuration I use it.

I can get it well under three, if I swap over to a Manfrotto ball head, and do that occasionally.

 

[ElkNut1]

Here's how it's stated on the link I provided.

ElkNut1


Vortex 3-Year Limited Warranty:
Warranted products will be repaired or replaced at no charge for any manufacturer defects for a period of three years.