Len:
How is the Vanguard tripod with a spotting scope on it in the wind? I have an old photo tripod that is heavy and it does not do well in high winds. It likes to vibrate and looking thou the scope you just can't see good because of the vibration. I use mine a lot spotting for other people in comp. and just at the range but in the SD wind it plays hell with it. I though I needed a heavier tripod but I don't know. SD winds blow hard, it helps if I put my hand on the tripod but I don't like doing that because i think I might put a little shake into it also. I don't like touching it if I can help it.
Thanks
Lefty Lucas