1trkyhntr
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I've owned and used the Night Stalker Tripod for about a week now so I
thought that I'd take some time to post my initial impressions for anyone who might be interested.
I own two other tripods so I do have something to compare it to.
This tripod, at it's price point, is very nice.
Until now I have always preferred cam lock adjustable legs but the friction locks on the Night Stalker are very smooth. I like them.
It is made in China but I really looked it over and it appears to be very well made. I can't find anything to complain about as far as quality goes. It is very stable and easy to use. This is the first Carbon Fiber tripod that I have ever used and I am very impressed with the rigidity comparative to the weight. It comes in at about 5.3lbs with the Pig Saddle. Compared to 8.1lbs for my my Manfrotto and over 14lbs for my Caldwell Magnum the Night Stalker is very easy to carry. If you go with a direct mount instead of a clamp style you can shave almost another pound.
I bought it thinking that it would be a spare for my laser setup when I have other hunters using my main rifle but I have found myself using it as my primary tripod because it is so light and stable.
To sum it up in three words, I like it.
I paid $270.00, I think that they had a price increase of about $20.00 since then but at -$300.00, IMO, if it holds up it is a very good value for someone who wants a very serviceable tripod at an affordable price point.
thought that I'd take some time to post my initial impressions for anyone who might be interested.
I own two other tripods so I do have something to compare it to.
This tripod, at it's price point, is very nice.
Until now I have always preferred cam lock adjustable legs but the friction locks on the Night Stalker are very smooth. I like them.
It is made in China but I really looked it over and it appears to be very well made. I can't find anything to complain about as far as quality goes. It is very stable and easy to use. This is the first Carbon Fiber tripod that I have ever used and I am very impressed with the rigidity comparative to the weight. It comes in at about 5.3lbs with the Pig Saddle. Compared to 8.1lbs for my my Manfrotto and over 14lbs for my Caldwell Magnum the Night Stalker is very easy to carry. If you go with a direct mount instead of a clamp style you can shave almost another pound.
I bought it thinking that it would be a spare for my laser setup when I have other hunters using my main rifle but I have found myself using it as my primary tripod because it is so light and stable.
To sum it up in three words, I like it.
I paid $270.00, I think that they had a price increase of about $20.00 since then but at -$300.00, IMO, if it holds up it is a very good value for someone who wants a very serviceable tripod at an affordable price point.