Ive lugged around an old heavy tripod for years because thats what I had. I often sacrificed taking my Spotting scope because of the weight and almost always wished I hadn't left it behind. This year I decided to upgrade my tripod and pan head and saved over half the weight without sacrificing stability in the tripod. Infact it is easier to set up, quite, and just as sturdy as my old one. The compact pan head and handle work flawlessly and have been well worth the money spent.
Lost a foot on first trip out, (didn’t realize they came out so easy) told to order a replacement, none available?? After 2 weeks and $700, tripod is not usable!
I just returned from an Idaho bull elk hunt. After 5 days of Idaho's steep mountains. I was successfull in killing a great bull. The adjustability and quick deployment of the RP bipod made the 585 yard uphill shot on a side hill possible. The RP was rock solid making the shot easy. Though I am an experience long range shooter and hunter. The RP made my shot process easier and faster. It will be on all my hunts from here on.