Gerald Davis from United States, FL Public Profile

This is not too heavy. This is a well built sturdy tripod. I saw a number of reviews that it was too heavy, but it seemed to meet my needs for a spotting scope tripod. I am glad I got it. Its well put together and works great. The quick release works great. You could easily carry this and a Vortex Viper spotting scope in a pack while hiking without an issue.

I have been very impressed with this spotting scope. I got the 20-60x80 Vortex Viper HD Angled Spotting Scope. I have been looking at things from various distances and have been amazed at the clarity. I found a radio tower that I ranged at 245 yards. I could focus clearly at the brackets on the top of this tower and count the bolts. This was at full 60 power. I have seen reviews that people couldn't do something like this at full magnification. This is a very nice spotting scope. I am very happy with the purchase and service from Opticsplanet. I just ordered a Vortex Sparc to put on the spotter, Vortex has a video on their website about this idea. I got the angled scope, it is not hard to find things, but the red dot will make it even easier and more fun. I got a Pro GT tripod for this scope. It works perfect for this scope, it is not really heavy like some of the reviews say it is. There seem to be a lot of complainers on review sites. Vortex makes some nice stuff. The Vortex Viper line is a really great medium dollar range line of equipment.