Leaving an honest review as I was able to win the tripod through an initial ascent giveaway in August 2024.
At first, I couldn't believe that anyone would spend this type of money on a tripod. Spending money on optics, packs, etc.? Yes. A tripod? No. At just over 3lbs for ALL three items, I knew it was light, but every tripod is bulky. Then I started using it. Because my 4-5 mile trek into our back-country bear spot requires us to strip any weight possible, I was willing to take 1 trip with the tripod. Add 3-4, 1+ mile hunts for deer, and I'm buying into the idea of a tripod. It truly does keep you glassing longer... Okay, why Tricer? This thing is legit. Again - just over 3 pounds! Construction and craftsmanship are next level. Materials, workmanship and quality - couldn't be more impressive. Is it expensive? In my opinion - absolutely, but do you get what you pay for? In Tricer - 100%. This isn't your Walmart, plastic piece of junk that you'll be buying a replacement for in a year. Zero doubt that the quality of Tricer is one that - if it were to fail - Tricer would replace. Can I imagine that something would fail in the backcountry? Let's just say I'd stake the possibility of harvesting an animal on it.
So... would I buy if I had to pay full price? I'm cheap, and yes, but I'd wait for the Black Friday discounts. Is it worth full price? 100%. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.
Now if I just find a way to win the GC to make my chances even better...