Bogen tripod

[Apatkelley]

My old tripod bit the dust and I'm looking for a new one. I have been looking at the bogen tripods and heads. leaning toward the 190XB or an older 3001 set of legs and not sure what head is best. I know a lot of people like the grip head but I think I might go with a pan tilt. What do you guys think? I will be using it with my Leica 10X42s and a 60mm Nikon Fieldscope T3

[azryan]

I would recommend...Manfrotto 701RC2 fluid head...SW has it for $130

http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site/manfro...=80&child=1

[youngbuck]

+1 on the head. I have two of them. I have one on a bogen 3001 and one on a lighter velbon, from pictures I think it is very similar to the one Amanda has. I usually haul both rigs. One for video and one for glassin. My dad has a bum back so i haul it for him too. In the wind or standing hardly anything will beat the 3001. I use it for video mostly on long shots. When i archery hunt the bogen stays in the truck and i haul the velbon. The bogen was the first real tripod i used. The thing weighs a ton but i got used to it. Now when i pack the little one i feal like im hardly hauling anything. Im not a big fan of a grip head. It clicks every time you move it. Other heads to look at would be a Jim White and the Outdoorsmans. Ive used both, i prefer the Outdoorsmans. For the money the 700rc2 is tough to beat. If the handle is too long, just trim it down to size

[elpepe25]

i like my 390RC2 head

[Apatkelley]

Thanks for the info guys. I ordered a 190XB with the 128RC2 head. They tell me that it is the same head as the 3130. The head alone is just over 2lbs so i'm a little worried about that, but I like the large adjustment knobs and the fluid movement. I also orded an additional plate for my spotting scope. I can't wait to get it in and give it a test run. I will end up paying right at $200.00 after I get my $25.00 rebate check back from Bogen.

[tjhunt2]

Thanks for the info guys. I ordered a 190XB with the 128RC2 head. They tell me that it is the same head as the 3130. The head alone is just over 2lbs so i'm a little worried about that, but I like the large adjustment knobs and the fluid movement. I also orded an additional plate for my spotting scope. I can't wait to get it in and give it a test run. I will end up paying right at $200.00 after I get my $25.00 rebate check back from Bogen.

 

I have the 3130 and they don't come any finer than that. Your glassing is going to be a lot of fun with your new investment. Good luck scouting.

 

TJ

 

[Apatkelley]

Well, it's here at last and I love it. I really like the leg locks, quick release plates and the head pans/tilts better than I thought it could. I do think I will shorten the handle or even remove it. Thanks for the tips guys.