Once you remove weights from legs the weight is manageable. I left the weight in the center column to put some pressure on the legs which will help in wind. The micro panning feature is a nice touch. Money well spent!
Great tripod for nearly all situations. Im a hunter in Montana and needed to have the ability to elevate my rest over tall sage and grasses. Tricer-RP fits the script perfectly. Light weight, and extremely easy to adjust quickly. Zero complaints.
I previously had a spartan javelin pro which is also a great bi pod but limited in its capability. If your going to spend the money, then go with a tripod that is going to fulfill every possible situation.
I'll give it a 7/10. this is my 3rd ball and socket style bi pod. orhers are a rugged ridge and linko gear. the Tricer is well built and the lightest. It's the only one to have a panning lockout adjustment. I love that the locking lever has ability to be clocked in different positions. However I don't like that the lever is a bit jiggly, the twist locks for the telescopic legs are righty loosey Lefty tighty. what I flat out don't like it is when the legs are deployed they aren't wide enough for me personally. my rifle felt top heavy almost tipsy. but both rifles I tried weigh over 12 lb. I would love to see where the leg attaches to the body be extended 1-1/2" +/- on each side and for the legs to have a 45° notch facing rearwards so you don't have to swivel the ball and socket 180°. but overall good construction and well built. should last a lifetime. thanks Tricer.