Brunton Carbon Fiber tripod $59 shipped

[Woody15]

This is listed on the birdwatchers forum:

Carbon Fiber Tripod
- Head Unit with supplied plate is 1 lb, 3.6 oz
- Base (legs) without head unit is 3lb, 15.0 oz
- Total weight is 5 lb, 2.6 oz

 

[goathunter]

Just bought one thanks!

 

[Eric27]

Does anyone Knows if the outdoorsmans micro head would be compatible to the legs? Oh and thanks I just got mine

 

[Broomd]

Received my tripods, (I picked up a couple) and first impression is *outstanding* value for the dough.
The head isn't much to write home about, but the legs appear stout, usable and smooth to operate.
I'll be sourcing a couple of good heads...
+1 for a great setup!

 

[Timberninja]

Does anyone Knows if the outdoorsmans micro head would be compatible to the legs? Oh and thanks I just got mine

It is. Just got mine too, really impressed with the legs. Not the lightest but plenty tall and sturdy for the price.

 

[Timberninja]

Brunton on left, Sirui x025 at max height on the right.

 

[Eric27]

I did some modifications to my tripod remove 2 sections on each leg to cut down the weight ,I cut a lot of weight

 

[Eric27]

I'm going to throw the head away and put the micro head from outdoorsman big difference with out the first 2 sections of the legs, I use some plastic leg tips for the end in case I decide to put the legs back .

 

[Timberninja]

Yeah, I just took off the rubber/metal tips on the lower legs and that was just north of 5 oz.

 

[AGPank]

Great buy, thanks for the link.

 

[Eric27]

I'm at 2lb 8oz. for the legs now

 

[HuntHarder]

Eric, what is your closed height and maximum extended height after your mods? How hard was it to remove the 2 sections? And lastly, will it be easy to re-install them if you choose to? Thanks

 

[Eric27]

It was pretty easy to do, I unscrew the second to last quick release and pull it out, I put painters tape at the end of to not lose any parts in case I wan

to put them back and put some 1in chairs tips to protect the thread . is 21 in. Folded and 39 in extended and is at 2 lb. 8 oz.
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[Eric27]

Eric, what is your closed height and maximum extended height after your mods? How hard was it to remove the 2 sections? And lastly, will it be easy to re-install them if you choose to? Thanks

It was pretty easy to do, I unscrew the second to last quick release and pull it out, I put painters tape at the end of the detach legs to not lose any parts in case I want to put them back. I put some 1in chairs tips to protect the thread . is 21 in. Folded and 39 in extended and is at 2 lb. 8 oz.

 

[Timberninja]

Eric, what is your closed height and maximum extended height after your mods? How hard was it to remove the 2 sections? And lastly, will it be easy to re-install them if you choose to? Thanks

You can save about 6-7 oz of weight without affecting height by removing the tips at the bottom of the legs, the hook/insert on the center pole and the neoprene sleeves.

 

[HuntHarder]

Thanks guys, I am going to shave some weight later today

 

[Arrowslinger]

Hate this thread, had to buy one and like the mods as I'll be doing the same.

 

[HookUp]

The outdoorsman medium tri is 2.6 with the shaved Brunton at 2.8 I think I will save sonme $$ this year and run a cut down Brunton. Thanks for the tutorial!

 

[machinethomas]

Very cool. Just bought a Vortex Summit SSP or I would be all over this. Great price and sweet mods. Tempted to buy one just for a loaner.

 

[mtswampfox]

Hate this thread, had to buy one and like the mods as I'll be doing the same.

Yep..on order. Was very skeptical more with the seller as lots of bad feedback on them. If the stock is on hand they seem ok. The mods convinced me as have a fit for the shorty