Reviews - Vortex Summit SS Tripod ST-4 Reviews - VX-TR-ST-4

Author: redfieldfreak from Marana, Arizona on Nov 19, 2012
Pros:  Lightweight, high quality, length
Cons:  No handle on head
Would recommend:  yes

redfieldfreak wrote:

I just returned from my 7-day whitetail hunt in AZ and spent hours glassing with my 4 lb Leicas on this thing - and it is awesome. If you hunt in the back country, this tripod is a must if you are looking to shed weight in your pack. Its quality is bullet-proof and so far out-performs its competitors for the money that it is ridiculous. My only complaint is the head - there is no handle and for my type of glassing, this is essential. A buddy of mine machined a super-lightweight one for me and that made this tripod near-perfect.

Author: infowlpursuit (verified customer) from CA on Oct 28, 2012
Pros:  sturdy, lightweight, compact
Would recommend:  yes

infowlpursuit wrote:

I purchased this tripod to support a Nomad spotting scope for late season Mule Deer hunt. At six inches and under two pounds this tripod easily fit into my backpack and was hardly noticed while hiking up and down thousands of feet of elevation each day. In typical sitting against a bush or rock spotting, the Summit SS is rock solid. When fully extended in moderate to heavy wind there is movement, but that is not what I purchased this unit for. Mechanicals were bullet proof in dust/ mud/ snow for over a week of heavy use.