You just commented on what I usually reply to when someone questions why I spent big bucks on my tripod setup !
My rig hit the ground twice before I went thermal due to a cheap tripod ! Fortunately my rifle & scope weren’t damaged ! I then spent I think around $400 on another which failed me too !
Spent some time talking to Mike, #1turkeyhntr as he has a lot of experience with many tripods. I now lock my rifle onto the RRS, carry it over my shoulder ready to shoot without worry !
Setting maybe thousands of dollars on a cheap tripod is NOT A GOOD DECISION !
I would also like to add after speaking with my State Farm agent I did place my equipment on a very inexpensive insurance policy !!!
Good luck with your decision !
