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Fluid head instead of ball head for tripods
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 1600482" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>It sounds like the choice between using a fluid head vs a ball head really comes down to the primary use. If the goal is to support a rifle that can weigh 10-15+ pounds in a rock steady position, a quality ball head like the Anvil 30 mounted on a stable tripod will provide more then sufficient rigidity with more speed and control to aquire targets at long range through the use of a single lever that can be quickly and easily modulated. If the primary use is for extended glassing and panning, a fluid head will enable smoother and more precise transitions in viewing from area to area over extended periods of time, reducing fatigue. The fluid head requires control points adjusting for both vertcle and horizontal adjustments. I think that the fluid head that works so well with the spotting scopes, binoculars, and cameras for which they are intended, may not provide the same level of speed and flexibility to acquire a target in timed competition, or a spookey whitetail at 800 Yards. Just my impression having used both, but I'm more then open to correction if I have missed something.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 1600482, member: 10291"] It sounds like the choice between using a fluid head vs a ball head really comes down to the primary use. If the goal is to support a rifle that can weigh 10-15+ pounds in a rock steady position, a quality ball head like the Anvil 30 mounted on a stable tripod will provide more then sufficient rigidity with more speed and control to aquire targets at long range through the use of a single lever that can be quickly and easily modulated. If the primary use is for extended glassing and panning, a fluid head will enable smoother and more precise transitions in viewing from area to area over extended periods of time, reducing fatigue. The fluid head requires control points adjusting for both vertcle and horizontal adjustments. I think that the fluid head that works so well with the spotting scopes, binoculars, and cameras for which they are intended, may not provide the same level of speed and flexibility to acquire a target in timed competition, or a spookey whitetail at 800 Yards. Just my impression having used both, but I’m more then open to correction if I have missed something. [/QUOTE]
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