Wiser precision tripod head

[sportsmans challenge]

I have been looking for a smaller tripod head to try, I know the outdoorsman works and are easy to use, but seen this tripod head from wiser precision and thought I may try it out. Have any of you seen or used this yet? It is to release in the next week, but I am sure there has been some testing done. Supposedly it will take care of a kowa 77.

PH-170 NightHawk Ultralight Pan Head

The PH-170 NightHawk Ultralight Pan Head is the perfect choice for hunters looking to stabilize their optics while saving weight. When you get your optics stable you are guaranteed to spot more animals. The NightHawk Pan Head pairs perfectly with our Quick-StiX System or any standard tripod to...

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[aron]

I would be curious to see how this handles larger spotting scopes.

 

[Hectocotylus]

I would be curious to see how this handles larger spotting scopes.

Guys on the exo podcast said it’s ok but not great for panning with a big scope. The wiser guys live 5 min from my house and are good people, I do know that.


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[sportsmans challenge]

Guys on the exo podcast said it’s ok but not great for panning with a big scope. The wiser guys live 5 min from my house and are good people, I do know that.


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You know what pod cast? I have been listening to a ton of the shows recently

 

[actionshooter]

I'm curious what others think when it hits the streets.

 

[sportsmans challenge]

MM 113 | Pack Training Stinks, Elk Week Giveaway, UL Pan Head

Listen to this episode from The Hunt Backcountry Podcast on Spotify. Jake joins Mark & Steve to answer listener questions about pre-season pack training with your hunting pack, some weight-saving options for tripod pan heads, traveling with meat, and more. ELK WEEK Giveaway launches tonight...

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[sportsmans challenge]

I'm curious what others think when it hits the streets.

I pre ordered one last week, hoping it comes out when they say it is supposed to about 3rd or 6th of sept.

 

[actionshooter]

I pre ordered one last week, hoping it comes out when they say it is supposed to about 3rd or 6th of sept.

Let evryone know what you think! I have their pole clamps and like them a lot

 

[sportsmans challenge]

Will do, I have a hunt in the frank in Sept, so planning to run the zeiss victory rf and my kowa 77 and see how it does. Will have a back up head at base camp, but will try this wiser out as soon as it shows up and see how it feels.

I have not tried any other part of their gear, maybe the 3rd leg could be fun to try, but not sure if I will. The shooting stick adapter seems like it can help a lot of people, but really is you have the wrist straps on your polls and you put each loop over the top of the other pole it creates a cradle and all you have to do is cross the legs of the hiking poles. I have don't it a few times even in a shoot in Canada and it worked well.

In the podcast link above they mention around 10:30 in the head and talk about the 77 on it. Sounds like the 55 and lightweight 65's or 66's should do well.

 

[sportsmans challenge]

Got the tripod head today, hoping to get it out this weekend, will be used atleast all next week.

 

[Quicksilver]

Guys on the exo podcast said it’s ok but not great for panning with a big scope. The wiser guys live 5 min from my house and are good people, I do know that.


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I’m About 15 minutes away from them! I agree, most honest and humble crew. They appreciate feedback and honest reviews to better their products.

 

[genticles]

What was the verdict on this head? Looking to pick up a lightweight option and am open to suggestions….

Thanks,
BG

 

[sportsmans challenge]

I dont mind it, I did talk to Jeremy about memory in the paning. He said there is a rubber o ring below it in the joint to help seal it and keep things tight. When I was in the frank I would pan a direction and it would want to back up a touch.

 

[genticles]

Thanks for the info. Is the o-ring user serviceable; we’re you able to get it functioning properly?

 

[sportsmans challenge]

I havent messed with it. It can be done, but from what Jeremy said it is a pain in the ass to get it back together, but could be done or oiled with something that wouldn't deteriorate the rubber.

I just haven't messed with it. I like it, it is small, lite wieght. I have only ran bino's no spotter yet

 

[Quicksilver]

Just played with it a bit and compared it to the outdoorsman micro head. I would give the nod to the nighthawk in all aspects. With a larger spotter on there, the outdoorsman was very sensitive to the up and down feature with the tensioning handle. You couldn’t just adjust the tension and go, you had to stop and take the time to really get it right or else that spotter would fall, or it was too much resistance. Very fine window where it was happy. I also felt the outdoorsman was a little jerky if you had some tension on the swivels. The nighthawk with more tension never lost its smoothness, just had to apply more pressure to get it going. The timing window off the tension handle for the vertical adjustment was wider and smoother than the outdoorsman. You also don’t need the proprietary base to run the nighthawk. Being a little lighter and more user friendly I’d spend my money on the wiser precision one…which consequently is cheaper.

I did not test it with binos back to back so the comparison may not be as amplified with a lighter optic. It is nice to be able to buy one to use on anything though. I’ll be testing it out on a 95mm swaro soon as well.

 

[flashgordon]

Anymore feedback on the Wiser pan head?? I'm ready to pull the trigger! Thanks

 

[StopMakingSense]

This one caught my eye today on S&S Archery. I might have to pick one up for spring bear to see if it passes the test for sheep in August. Any other feedback from folks?

 

[Matt G.]

I would like to know. Love the VA-5 but if I can cut the weight in half with smaller footprint...

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[Drenalin]

I don't have a ton of experience with panheads, and I've only been using binos on this one, but so far I absolutely love it. To me, for the weight (or less) of a ballhead, the performance is fantastic. Tension is easy, it moves through both planes very smooth, and I haven't had any issues with memory (but I wouldn't expect to with a pair of 24 ounce binos).