Tripod advice ?

[Trophyslayer]

I just bought anew spotter and I'm wondering what everyone has for a tripod I prefer a full size one but I want it for back packing too what do you guys use?

[springpin]

I have a Vanguard Mars 1 os. And like it alot. I should also mention, I bought it at a yard sale, NEW IN BOX wrapper on, for 1 dollar.

[msharkey]

Manfrotto 190 or 290 are very good tripods

[BiG Boar]

K&K pistol grip head. Reasonable price and big enough for a large spotter. There are some better ones out there though.

[BlacktailStalker]

Swaro HD sits atop a Slik CF13, with Jim White machined aluminum head. Top notch stuff but the tripod is no longer in production.

[todbartell]

Vortex Summit SS, used it tonight at full standing height and worked well. Usually use it sitting down collapsed and its awesome. $170 and 1.8lbs/14" folded

[WKCotts]

Manfrotto 7322 cy (carbon fiber) this is pretty wicked. google it

[d6dan]

Google Velbon tripods. Largest manufacture of tripods. I have the Sherpa 200 model. Well built and easy to use..

[Buck]

Promaster 525T carbon fibre with promaster 6160 head here is a review.I would add one of the legs unscrews and can be used as a monopod.Also the the center pole can be detached to make it lighter.I got it off Ebay for a lot less than retail.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srKi4GeQ5Rc&feature=player_embedded

[Drop_Tine]

Gitzo mountineer with really right stuff ball head one of the best setup out there!!