Outdoorsman tripod extension.

[fatrooster]

Recently I got a Leica Televid 77 straight spotting scope and I already have two of the short Outdoorsmans tripods. The short tripod is too short for a straight spotter so I was wondering if the tripod extension that Outdoorsmans makes is a good fix. Will it be stable enough to hold the spotter? fatrooster.

 

[CDN]

The extensions from The Outdoorsman are 10" and 17". You said you had 2 of their short tripods. They offer three sizes of tripods, short, medium, and tall. I don't know if you can use the extension with the shortest tripod(no experience). I would call them. 602-944-7121. Or 1-800-291-8065.

 

[fatrooster]

Thanks CDN for the number. fatrooster.

 

[Bruinbrewin]

Rooster,
I have the medium sized with the long extension and I can use my straight 77 standing up so if you have the short tripod I would say you may come up short. Also, I am only 5'9 so if you are taller you may want to invest in one of the tall tripods. Good luck.
BB

 

[TrentSwanson]

The Short Extension was built specifically for the Short Tripod Legs. It was designed so you could use the Short Legs in a sitting position.

The setup will definitely handle the weight, but since it is a simple physics issue, adding the weight of a full-sized spotter to that setup may make it a little top-heavy and wobbly in the wind.

Definitely call Terry and the boys at the Outdoorsmans (800-291-8065) and they will be able to walk you through your questions!

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Trent Swanson
Western Hunter Magazine
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[fatrooster]

Thanks BruinBrewin for the advice. I'm also about 5'9" but I was planning on using it in the sitting position. But I can see where the stand up medium extension could be beneficial.
Trent, thanks also for your answer. Sounds like thats what I'm looking for. fatrooster.