I need a bit of help. I have had the old Alamo 4 Star Tripod for probably 6 or 7 years now (see pic below). I LOVE the tripod, but the legs that come with it are:
a.) Noisy
b.) Slow
c.) Not enough adjustment options
I have been looking for some carbon fiber legs, but I am shocked at the weight of some of these legs. I know they hold a ton of weight, but I still expected them to be much ligher than what I already have. This tripod as it stands weighs 3 lb 14 ounces total and the legs I have been seeing are heavier than that. Regardless, I can get over them being roughly the same or a little bit heavier, but 6 lbs for legs alone is not going to cut it.
A couple of things:
1.) I want the tripod to be able to lay out flat for shooting when prone
2.) I DON'T need to be able to stand and shoot from a tripod. I only need my legs long enough to sit on the ground, kneel on the ground, or MAYBE shoot from a chair but thats less important. I am hoping my shorter needs will help eliminate some of the weight.
3.) If the legs are rated at say 22 lbs...are you comfortable running a 22 lb gun or should I overshoot by say 50%
4.) I woudl prefer twist lock, does anyone know of some that maybe only take a 1/4 turn or so to be secure?
5.) Speed, noise and weight are of top priority. Everything else is negotiable.
Recommendations?
a.) Noisy
b.) Slow
c.) Not enough adjustment options
I have been looking for some carbon fiber legs, but I am shocked at the weight of some of these legs. I know they hold a ton of weight, but I still expected them to be much ligher than what I already have. This tripod as it stands weighs 3 lb 14 ounces total and the legs I have been seeing are heavier than that. Regardless, I can get over them being roughly the same or a little bit heavier, but 6 lbs for legs alone is not going to cut it.
A couple of things:
1.) I want the tripod to be able to lay out flat for shooting when prone
2.) I DON'T need to be able to stand and shoot from a tripod. I only need my legs long enough to sit on the ground, kneel on the ground, or MAYBE shoot from a chair but thats less important. I am hoping my shorter needs will help eliminate some of the weight.
3.) If the legs are rated at say 22 lbs...are you comfortable running a 22 lb gun or should I overshoot by say 50%
4.) I woudl prefer twist lock, does anyone know of some that maybe only take a 1/4 turn or so to be secure?
5.) Speed, noise and weight are of top priority. Everything else is negotiable.
Recommendations?
