with a compact spotting scope and lightweight carbon fiber tripod. spotting scope/eyepiece I have are 26 oz (opticron 12-36x 50 ED) and the tripod is 1.8 lbs (vanguard alta 225CT carbon fiber). Thanks.
I recently replaced my Promaster pan head, which was o.k., with a Surui VA-5 pan/tilt head. I called Camera Land and got a pretty good deal on it. This head is awesome. It pans very smoothly and locks into place with NO slop. This head is well made and designed. I am running a Swaro STS 65mm spotter on it. I used it for a week in WY on a deer hunt and it performed perfectly for me. Give the guys at Camera Land a call and ask them about it.