Quote Originally Posted by Kayaker72 View Post
@Conropl/Pat: I hadn't heard the "bad reports" on Gitzo heads. I guess this is why it pays to ask. I had looked at the Arca Swiss ball heads and was concerned about their weight. When I build the bigger system, I bet I use the Arca Swiss or RRS ball heads. How do you like the Induro tripod?
I have never regretted getting the Induro. It is a well built tripod, and I bought one big enough that I can still use it for a 500mm someday if I get the opportunity (I went a bit overboard with the CT414). Also, the legs are stiff enough to hold well on ice (they do not splay out especially with the spike feet installed), and it holds up well to wind (it also has a weight hook if you need more weight to hold up to the wind). Mine is a bit heavy for what you are looking at. However, they have smaller ones; but compared to what you are looking at, it might be a little heavier at 2.8 lbs, and the small ones only fold up to just under 20". However, I have not tried a small ones.