Whats everyones go to carbon fiber tripod for spotters that wont break the bank?

[Isthatamullet]

What's everyone's go to carbon tripod and head for backpacking. I have the vortex gt but it's a brute. Looking for a little lighter

 

[dtrkyman]

Cheap amazon one, I forget the name on mine, but it is light, and compact, folds back over it's self, the ball head is not great but I have no issue with it. Was around 100 bucks.

 

[GrayGoose]

What is your price range you are willing to spend?
I have the Sirui VA 5 head and the T-024SK tripod. It weighs around 3 lbs. The VA 5 head seems to come highly reccomended on the forum. Haven't used my spotter with this tripod but it should easily support it according to the specs. I usually just use my binos.

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[Isthatamullet]

Thinking the $300 dollar mark

 

[Brian Fahs]

Slik
Many options at or less than $300

 

[Slugz]

• Slik 624 CF Pro 1.8 lbs / 229$​

 

[madcalfe]

SIRUI - A-1205 is a good option. 2lbs, head load rating of 22lbs 270$
im currently using a 3 legged thing punk billy. 3lbs, head load rating of 40lbs. 270$ also

 

[LaHunter]

I’ve been using a Promaster 525 carbon fiber tripod for the past 7-8 years and have been happy with it. Been using the VA-5 head for about 4-5 years and have been very happy with this head. Give the guys at Camera Land a call and they will take good care of you

 

[Camera Land]

The best bet is the Sirui T024SKVA5. Normally $299.90, thru the end of the month Rokslide members pay $254.92 and get $15 back from Sirui
You can call us at 516-217-1000 or go to our website at www.cameralandny.com and use promo code TS21 thru 7/31

Thanks
Joel

 

[dalth22]

What's everyone's go to carbon tripod and head for backpacking. I have the vortex gt but it's a brute. Looking for a little lighter

As stated above by some others, I also have the Sirius T024 with the VA5 Head and I’m enjoying it. I use it more with my Binos but it supports my Diamondback 20-60x80, which weighs just under three pounds.

 

[TowerT]

You can get a cheap, light, and compact one from amazon and it's just around 100 bucks. The ball head might not be so great but it will get the job done.

 

[Isthatamullet]

Thanks for all the input gentlemen, 15 year hunting hiatus and living in a new state has definitely started me over.

 

[manitou1]

I use the Promaster 525 also. Call Doug @Cameraland. Tell him your budget and they will get you lined up, most likely with discounts if you tell him from Rokslide.

 

[Mosski]

I love my Slick cf 634, I have used outdoorsman and Sirui but still prefer the Slick. It's 2lb and really durable for its weight. I run the Jim white 2.0 pan head and love it.

 

[JRMiller]

• Slik 624 CF Pro 1.8 lbs / 229$​

Same ^

 

[sr80]

ive got a sirui st-124 on order from cameraland. Looks like a sweet setup. Gonna put a va-5 on top

 

[rootacres]

I bought one of the cheap knock off carbon fiber tripods off Ebay for about $100 and proceeded to break it on day 1 or 2 of a muley hunt.

Scope out the classifieds on here and pick up a gently used premium brand. I picked up a Promaster XC525 for like $200. I won't switch unless it brakes too. Lots of good deals in the classifieds.

 

[Harvey_NW]

Benro carbon slim with S2 video head. They don't offer it as an option but I called them direct and they put it together for me for $180 shipped at the time. Solid setup for half the price of the competition.