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Thread: Light Weight Tripod

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    Light Weight Tripod

    Apologies if this thread already exists, but I'm looking for opinions on the lightest weight tripod that would be viable for a Leica Televid 77. The scope is 'new to me' and weighs 3lb 7oz with the eyepiece. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

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    Re: Light Weight Tripod

    I've had good luck with Sirui and Slik. Currently own a Slik supporting a 65mm STS. Hunting partner runs a Sirui with his 85mm.
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    Re: Light Weight Tripod

    Im using a sirui with tricer lp pan head. Been pretty happy with it so far, but i'm only you thing an ATC.

    Are you going to be mostly sitting and glassing, or do you want to stand and glass As well. My next tripod is going to be the aziak back country light. Its 20.4oz
    Last edited by sako79; 12-20-2024 at 10:23 PM.

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    Re: Light Weight Tripod

    Depends on your budget, if you want a sitting or standing tripod, how many leg sections. But there is a lot of good tripods these days. Aziak, tricer, slik, outdoorsmans, sirui.

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    Re: Light Weight Tripod

    I've got a Slik with a Sirui panhead, no complaints.

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    Re: Light Weight Tripod

    This is my setup, it's light, tough and works well with an angled 85mm where I can sit/stand and enjoy a stable view. Also easy to scan lots of territory with the smooth video head.


    1) SIRUI VA-5X Fluid Video
    2) SIRUI AM-124 Carbon Fiber Tripod with Triangular Center Column, 62.6" Compact Travel Tripod

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    Re: Light Weight Tripod

    I use the SLIK PRO CF 634 carbon fiber tripod and a Sirui K10x fluid ball head for my Leica 82mm spotting scope, I wouldn’t call it ultralight but light enough and very stable for viewing.

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    Re: Light Weight Tripod

    Thanks all, really helpful info and much appreciated!

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