MoistCarpet Report post Posted June 14, 2020 I’m looking for a tank of a tripod that isn’t outlandishly over priced and can take a beating. this lane seems sort of intentionally convoluted, any information is welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1denogean Report post Posted June 14, 2020 Slik 700 DX it will out last you. That and a manfrotto head best money you ever spent 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1denogean Report post Posted June 14, 2020 I have that and a 500dx I keep saying that once it goes I'll get a carbon 823 or 723 but that will never happen 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swivelhead Report post Posted June 14, 2020 58 minutes ago, 1denogean said: Slik 700 DX it will out last you. That and a manfrotto head best money you ever spent ^^^^^ This. I have a Slik 700 DX. It's aluminum, somewhat heavy, bulky but tough as nails. Stands up to winds that will send most tripods to the truck. Not one you'd want to carry but a great "truck pod." Top this tripod with stout, high quality fluid movement head and you truly will have a tank of a tripod. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoistCarpet Report post Posted June 14, 2020 The manfrotto 055 seems nice too 😯 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swivelhead Report post Posted June 14, 2020 21 minutes ago, MoistCarpet said: The manfrotto 055 seems nice too 😯 I've got an aluminum version of the 055. Great tripod however when fully extended, still not tall enough to glass standing with a straight spotter or binos mounted on a tall Outdoorsmans adapter. Fully extended tripods are unstable any kind of wind. BTW, I am about 5'10" tall. That being said, 90% of the glassing I do is from a stool or chair of some kind so a tall tripod is not critical in most situations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoistCarpet Report post Posted June 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, Swivelhead said: I've got an aluminum version of the 055. Great tripod however when fully extended, still not tall enough to glass standing with a straight spotter or binos mounted on a tall Outdoorsmans adapter. Fully extended tripods are unstable any kind of wind. BTW, I am about 5'10" tall. That being said, 90% of the glassing I do is from a stool or chair of some kind so a tall tripod is not critical in most situations. Yeah I have a shorter one now and having something I can stand behind is ideal. Does anyone have experience with BOG tripods? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcdinaz Report post Posted June 14, 2020 If you are going all out not much can compete with Really Right Stuff but you are going to pay. There is a reason all the PRS guys use this stuff or copies from other vendors. All the ARCA and picatinny adapters are available and easily swappable, super durable, super adjustable, and lighter than they should be for being built like a tank. That being said I will go from CF manfrotto and CF benro combo to an Outdoorsman for this season. I want to go a bit lighter and giving support to the local guys is a big plus for me. Even though expensive still half the RRS gear. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted June 14, 2020 Nice avatar in theses times.. Got my doctors on a silk, crazy heavy and strong 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoistCarpet Report post Posted June 14, 2020 SLIK Pro CF-833 Carbon Fiber Tripod Black (615-922) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JNMKW5W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rfM5EbH6RCXTV this tall boy seems like the way to go. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
