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Lil-Rokslider
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What's your favorite lightweight tripod? Something you use for long pack in sheep hunts.
Sirui Carbon with an OD Panhead. I remove the center column on the tripod and don't use the OD handle and it works exceptional for my Swaro 85mm. I'm at 1.81lbs for the entire setup.
I have the sirui t-025x I think it's called. It's a great option for a budget minded shopper. I think it's like $220 for spotter and ballhead, which is a steal considering what your getting. Comparing a sirui to a gitzo isn't fair YKI was gifted one of the Sirui carbon tripods this year and put a Manfrotto ball head on it. It's ok for lighter spotters, but I find the twist locks on the legs to be the worst I've used. They just aren't as positive as say, Gitzo twist locks. I even prefer the flick locks on my Slik Sprint Mini II (which is another decent sheep tripod).
Generally, carbon fiber legs will damp down quicker and have less vibration for the same weight. Certainly more expensive though. A good head is also critical, and the cheap things that come on most small tripods can get irritating pretty fast. Luckily, it's easy to swap them out for something decent.
Comparing a sirui to a gitzo isn't fair YK
Bought a Vortex Summit SS-P for my first sheep hunt next year. It's 2.2 lbs. and not too expensive. Haven't used it yet, but seems pretty nice.
SLIK 624 PRO CF PROFESSIONAL CARBON FIBER TRIPOD, rock solid and weighs 1.8 lbs.