tripod question

[marley]

I just got a new spotting scope. I went with the Leupold gold ring for my upcoming sheep hunt in Alaska and I am looking for a good light weight tripod that has some good stability against the wind. I was thinking about the Vortex High Country but wanted you guy's opinion before I bought it.

 

[JeremyKS]

Do you have a budget in mind?

 

[marley]

no budget...lightweight is key, does not need to be standing length, sitting length is fine.

 

[JeremyKS]

If lightweight and a mild wind is a concern I think the outdoorsman tripod is your best bet with their pan head or a Jim White head.This is going to be lightweight yet still buck the wind. The medium height tripod weighs 2.4lbs

Link to tripods
http://shop.outdoorsmans.com/category.sc?categoryId=3
Link to heads at bottom of page
http://shop.outdoorsmans.com/category.sc?categoryId=2

If you want to real light the Slik 613CF with the Jim White or outdoorsman pan head will do the job but be a little less stable in the wind. It weighs 1.6lbs

Link to slik
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/376194-REG/Slik_611_613_Pro_613_CF_Carbon.html

Hope that helps some.