Well it's finally here. The Outdoorsmans Fluid Head! Click here -> Outdoorsmans Fluid Head
I'm a big believer in the regular pan head for most purposes, but the heavy weights of bigger optics do push its limits. Being a videographer it's tough to find a head that will handle the weight of big spotters with cameras attached, are durable and are packable. The head will accept arca-Swiss (used for peak design capture clips), manfrotto AND the outdoorsmans plates. That is a huge huge positive. Plus the head is rated for 20 lbs and weighs 23 oz. This head will not be for all users, but guides and hunters constantly behind big optics in the field this head is worth a look. The only initial downside to the head I foresee is the price tag of $699. While that is more expensive than most heads our industry typically sees, that isn't off track for a similar style head in the videography world. The difference is the Outdoorsmans head is American made, right in Payson, AZ, is going to be very durable I'm sure and was designed with the backcountry hunter/videographer as the end user.
My Fluid head is on the way, I'll update everyone on this thread as I use it.
"Introducing the Outdoorsmans Fluid Head. Our customers have been asking us for years about producing a larger version of our existing Pan Head that can tackle the big jobs of the glassing and shooting world. Once again the masterminds at Rim Country Manufacturing have knocked it out of the park.
The Fluid Head offers a smooth-as-glass pan and tilt and as always is made completely from billet aluminum. As always, weight is our number one concern. This indestructible piece of equipment only weighs 23 ounces. That is nearly half the weight of similar styled pan heads.
If you are currently using Arca Swiss style quick release plates you are in luck, and if you are using Manfrotto style quick release plate you are ALSO in luck. The Outdoorsmans Fluid Head comes with two sets of jaws that can be installed to accommodate both Arca and Manfrotto style plates."
I'm a big believer in the regular pan head for most purposes, but the heavy weights of bigger optics do push its limits. Being a videographer it's tough to find a head that will handle the weight of big spotters with cameras attached, are durable and are packable. The head will accept arca-Swiss (used for peak design capture clips), manfrotto AND the outdoorsmans plates. That is a huge huge positive. Plus the head is rated for 20 lbs and weighs 23 oz. This head will not be for all users, but guides and hunters constantly behind big optics in the field this head is worth a look. The only initial downside to the head I foresee is the price tag of $699. While that is more expensive than most heads our industry typically sees, that isn't off track for a similar style head in the videography world. The difference is the Outdoorsmans head is American made, right in Payson, AZ, is going to be very durable I'm sure and was designed with the backcountry hunter/videographer as the end user.
My Fluid head is on the way, I'll update everyone on this thread as I use it.
"Introducing the Outdoorsmans Fluid Head. Our customers have been asking us for years about producing a larger version of our existing Pan Head that can tackle the big jobs of the glassing and shooting world. Once again the masterminds at Rim Country Manufacturing have knocked it out of the park.
The Fluid Head offers a smooth-as-glass pan and tilt and as always is made completely from billet aluminum. As always, weight is our number one concern. This indestructible piece of equipment only weighs 23 ounces. That is nearly half the weight of similar styled pan heads.
If you are currently using Arca Swiss style quick release plates you are in luck, and if you are using Manfrotto style quick release plate you are ALSO in luck. The Outdoorsmans Fluid Head comes with two sets of jaws that can be installed to accommodate both Arca and Manfrotto style plates."
