I use a Vortex Summit SS tripod (ball head model). 1.8 pounds. I have used it with my Pentax 80mm ED body spotting scope, and now my Meostar S82 spotting scope. I have had no issues running it with either. The tripod is nice and short which I like for spotting while laying or sitting, but if you want to use it higher, it actually gets pretty high. Not as stable at standing height, but very stable from chair sitting height and below. You can take a leg off and run as a monopod if desired for bingo's, etc... Overall I have been extremely pleased with it. Good price too. I looked at some more expensive models side by side and still went this route. Been used hard for 3 seasons now. For spotting from truck or close to truck, I use a really heavy Tilt All tripod that is great for standing or sitting in a chair, but very very heavy and only used close to the truck. There are some great carbon super light tripods as well, but they come with a price tag. Good luck.
