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After suggestions for a tripod for spotting scope, needs to be packable, spotting will be done from a sitting position so doesn't have to be large, light would be a bonus, can always tie a rock to it if it's windy
The spotter is a 20-50 swaro so not massive
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Hi, I've got a swaro as well, and sit it on a slik mini sprint 2
It's small and lightweight ideal for sitting positions and back pack hunting!
Sometimes it lacks stability on full magnification in windy conditions? But as you say you could
Hang a rock or something from it.
I've got a swaro spotter too & use a Sirui T025X. Carbon fibre. Light & packable. The ball head holds the spotter no problem. Some good youtube clips on it. I think sirui are a direct copy of the gitzo ones. Not too expensive either.
manfrotto 7322yshb is worth a look too.
Manfrotto Be Free. Complete with detachable plate and swivel ball head. About $300
Got a manfrotto on here in the for sale bit see if it suits other wise I could end up in the bin
Can't find it can you bump it for me or tag me in itQuote:
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Not what I'm after, thanksQuote:
Originally Posted by northdude
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+1 for the Slik mini sprint 2. I use one with a Swaro ATS 65 spotter.
Changed the Slik ball head for a Manfrotto 494 as recommended by Greg Duley, works really well.
Hey duckdog, I'm running an ats65 on slik mini sprint 2 as well,
What are the advantages if the manafrotto 494 head? Thx
In issue 48 of NZ Hunter magazine Greg did an article on spotting scopes & tripods. In that article he commented the Manfrotto head was his preferred option as it has an extra friction adjustment and is smoother to use. It also has a thicker stem which reduces shimmy.Quote:
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All seemed to make sense so that's what I went with.
Yea probily going to go with this optionQuote:
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Slik mini sprint 2 is the goods.
Is this still the case? Looking at one of these Slik Mini Sprint 2's.. Reasonably priced.Quote:
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