Tripod head

chukar_chaser

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I have the VA5 fluid head but it’s heavy, and it won’t lock down tight on the horizontal clamp. What other solid lightweight options are there for a good fluid head with a handle?
 

NeedleCrook

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No personal experience
 

Jfujan

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I have the Tricer-lp that I use it for my Razor 13-39x56 and binos. Works great. Not sure how it would perform for a large spotter though. 1000006991.jpg
 

stephane

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If you’re on a budget, checkout the smallrig ch10 head from Amazon. There’s a few posts on here about it and folks like it. I’ve used one for the past couple weeks and it’s been great.
 

hereinaz

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If you’re on a budget, checkout the smallrig ch10 head from Amazon. There’s a few posts on here about it and folks like it. I’ve used one for the past couple weeks and it’s been great.
I picked one up, it’s actually pretty solid. I don’t use it much for shooting/glassing though, so can’t comment on that but when I have used it for that is good. I use it for small cameras.
 

archp625

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I had a VA-5 as well with no issues. I loved that head minus the weight. I did purchase a Tricer LP and have played with it in the house. It seems great but I haven't ran it through its paces. I leave for CO tomorrow and can report back through a PM if you are interested.
 

HuntCrazy

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the VA 5 is an absolute turd! In all Honesty the smallrig on Amazon is the way to go! You can t beat it and for the cost.... its an absolute no brainer!
I run my sworo 10/15 and 95 all on the head without problems
 

rcook10

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Another vote for the ch10. For 30-40$ nothing i’ve see. Can touch it. I have one that has been used HARD for 3 years and it’s just starting to get some play in it.
 
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I have the Tricer-lp that I use it for my Razor 13-39x56 and binos. Works great. Not sure how it would perform for a large spotter though. View attachment 779827

I have the Tricer AD with the LP and I’ve mounted my rifle to it and shot from it. I haven’t used any large spotters just my 65 and my Kowa 77 but it’s solid and works great for me. Just my experience with it


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N2TRKYS

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I’ve used a VA5 for years. It’s an amazing head and is hard to beat. I bought a Tricer to use for my binos. It’s lighter, but it’s not as good as the VA5.
 
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