: Bought this after getting after my viper 85mm spotting scope from AAOPTICS! My old tripod was the ssp and struggled with the weight of the spotter. This tripod ROCKS. I am 6’2” can use spotter without kneeling or crouching over, same with my binos and it is very stable. With only three leg sections they are thicker and stronger than the skinny little four section tripods. It is bigger 29” collapsed fits perfect in outside pocket of my mystery ranch pintler or right between the torpedo pockets of my Marshall. Only 3 lbs. it works great sitting down because of longer legs I don’t have to fiddle around with extending legs just pop them out wider a notch and raise the center . Super fast, super easy, this is capable of all uses. I mounted a Spartan precision Davros head to an arca Swiss and now the tripod is an awesome shooting platform too. 22 lbs weight capacity is more than enough for my optics and my various hunting rifles.
@@VortexOpticsUSA Yes, I wish I could physically touch the Ridgeview Carbon Ball. I have checked your retailers in my area and i guess they don't have them in stock yet :(.
Yea, I got a question...When are the Ridgeview Carbon's going to be in stock??!:) From a consumer standpoint, that one is going to be your best seller by far due to its versatility I would imagine. You're going to want to order a lot more of those:)
Great question! These came out with an extremely high demand right out of the gate. The fastest way to get your hands on one would be to get on a backorder list through your local dealer. The current estimated backorder time is about 3-4 months from the time of order.
So I have your angled Vortex Razor HD 20-60 x 85 Spotting Scope. Would you recommend any of these in particular, or if not, another Vortex model before I go another route.
I have the Vortex Viper HD scope. I am looking to replace my old vortex tripod with a carbon version that is sturdy enough to have much movement of the scope in windy conditions. I was looking towards the summit but thinking perhaps the Ridgeview might be the better option? My wife bought me a Manfrotto travel tripod but it is so light that any bit of wind makes viewing through the scope a pain.
Both would be great options! The Ridgeview will be taller, so if you have it fully extended it would be more susceptible to movement from the wind. However, both have hooks on the center column that you can hang a bag from to weigh them down.
I just got a summit tripod for Xmas. It's not the carbon model, its aluminum. Does the new heads work in the old models? If so, can i purchase the head separately?
We found that most of the people using the radian will want the benefits of other heads. I am not aware of any plans for a pan head at this time, but I'll certainly pass the request along!
I've actually shot off my high country 2 a bit and have had zero issues
: Bought this after getting after my viper 85mm spotting scope from AAOPTICS! My old tripod was the ssp and struggled with the weight of the spotter. This tripod ROCKS. I am 6’2” can use spotter without kneeling or crouching over, same with my binos and it is very stable. With only three leg sections they are thicker and stronger than the skinny little four section tripods. It is bigger 29” collapsed fits perfect in outside pocket of my mystery ranch pintler or right between the torpedo pockets of my Marshall. Only 3 lbs. it works great sitting down because of longer legs I don’t have to fiddle around with extending legs just pop them out wider a notch and raise the center . Super fast, super easy, this is capable of all uses. I mounted a Spartan precision Davros head to an arca Swiss and now the tripod is an awesome shooting platform too. 22 lbs weight capacity is more than enough for my optics and my various hunting rifles.
Heck yeah - that's awesome, Rick! Thanks for being a part of Vortex Nation!
Fantastic video, great explainer. Also, digging that hoodie!
Only if the Radian can have a relative small center rod for very small height adjustment
could you publish the max height with the center column down in the specs?
Which arca mount did you go with?
thanks for the video!! Great explanation..will help me pick which one i need :)
Let us know if you have any questions!
@@VortexOpticsUSA Yes, I wish I could physically touch the Ridgeview Carbon Ball. I have checked your retailers in my area and i guess they don't have them in stock yet :(.
@@meveleth2 They came out of the gate with extremely high demand! We appreciate your patience.
@@VortexOpticsUSA Thank you!! Pulled the trigger on the Radian Carbon Ball Head :) Cannot wait to get it!!!!
@@meveleth2 Heck yeah - that's awesome! Let us know how you like it!
Has Vortex considered a shooting bench (table) attachment?
We haven't, but that is a cool idea! We'll let our NPD team know that there is interest in something along those lines. We appreciate it, Ron!
Yea, I got a question...When are the Ridgeview Carbon's going to be in stock??!:) From a consumer standpoint, that one is going to be your best seller by far due to its versatility I would imagine. You're going to want to order a lot more of those:)
Great question! These came out with an extremely high demand right out of the gate. The fastest way to get your hands on one would be to get on a backorder list through your local dealer. The current estimated backorder time is about 3-4 months from the time of order.
@@VortexOpticsUSA Awsome, thanks!:)
@ J Papp, got mine on eurooptic.com 😉
So I have your angled Vortex Razor HD 20-60 x 85 Spotting Scope. Would you recommend any of these in particular, or if not, another Vortex model before I go another route.
Nice
I have the Vortex Viper HD scope. I am looking to replace my old vortex tripod with a carbon version that is sturdy enough to have much movement of the scope in windy conditions. I was looking towards the summit but thinking perhaps the Ridgeview might be the better option? My wife bought me a Manfrotto travel tripod but it is so light that any bit of wind makes viewing through the scope a pain.
Both would be great options! The Ridgeview will be taller, so if you have it fully extended it would be more susceptible to movement from the wind. However, both have hooks on the center column that you can hang a bag from to weigh them down.
I just got a summit tripod for Xmas. It's not the carbon model, its aluminum. Does the new heads work in the old models? If so, can i purchase the head separately?
Great question - the new heads are not compatible with the older generations.
Which tripod would you recommend for the Diamondback HD 15x56?
Great question! What are you mainly going to be using it for? Will you be glassing while standing or sitting primarily?
@@VortexOpticsUSA I will be using it for Coues deer and mule deer hunts. I will be glassing sitting down. Thank you!
@@DavidRodriguez-zf2fz Awesome! Sounds like the Summit Carbon II Tripod would be the one for you!
vortexoptics.com/summit-carbon-2-tripod.html
Why don't yall make tripods that are compatible with other heads?
Need a radian
Why don't you make a pan head for the radian
We found that most of the people using the radian will want the benefits of other heads. I am not aware of any plans for a pan head at this time, but I'll certainly pass the request along!
Surprised the level head is 11lbs less weight capacity than the ball
Ok, my iPad is now damaged from all the drool. Who do I send the bill to?…….😎