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<blockquote data-quote="matemike" data-source="post: 988365" data-attributes="member: 78984"><p>First, what's your price range? You can easily drop a grand into a tripod+head combo. </p><p></p><p>I'm afraid to say that I think you'll be attaching and reattaching if you're going to move around. It's the nature of the beast. </p><p></p><p>In that case look at the Sirui T-1205X carbon fiber for the lightest (1.8 lbs) most portable yet still strong legs. Or the aluminum version T-1005X can be had for half the price (2.2 pounds) . Biggest drawback in my opinion is the twist lock legs and 5 sections. That'll take longer than a 3 section flip lock type. </p><p></p><p>Or if you plan to pack it in, set it up and glass form your camp all day and not hike around with it, look into the Manfrotto MT055CXPOR3 carbon fiber legs. You can easily leave the scope mounted to this but still move the setup around camp from one side to another with no problem. </p><p></p><p>As far as heads, get a fluid head, possibly even a video fluid head. I use a Manfrotto MVH500AH head and am very impressed with it. Precise movement and stops on a dime, even in windy days or looking upwards towards stars and such.</p><p></p><p>Good luck on your hunt.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="matemike, post: 988365, member: 78984"] First, what's your price range? You can easily drop a grand into a tripod+head combo. I'm afraid to say that I think you'll be attaching and reattaching if you're going to move around. It's the nature of the beast. In that case look at the Sirui T-1205X carbon fiber for the lightest (1.8 lbs) most portable yet still strong legs. Or the aluminum version T-1005X can be had for half the price (2.2 pounds) . Biggest drawback in my opinion is the twist lock legs and 5 sections. That'll take longer than a 3 section flip lock type. Or if you plan to pack it in, set it up and glass form your camp all day and not hike around with it, look into the Manfrotto MT055CXPOR3 carbon fiber legs. You can easily leave the scope mounted to this but still move the setup around camp from one side to another with no problem. As far as heads, get a fluid head, possibly even a video fluid head. I use a Manfrotto MVH500AH head and am very impressed with it. Precise movement and stops on a dime, even in windy days or looking upwards towards stars and such. Good luck on your hunt. [/QUOTE]
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