Looking for a weigh tripod. Any recommendations or are they all pretty similar?
In reply to Post #1
They all got 3 legs, big name version will cost much more, does the same as a cheaper version, might be a bit lighter,
I have a 30 quid job, came in its own bag, has swivel feet that can be pegged if needed, I had over 100lbs on it with no adverse affects.
it's steel but well made and strong.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302477688767
They all got 3 legs, big name version will cost much more, does the same as a cheaper version, might be a bit lighter,
I have a 30 quid job, came in its own bag, has swivel feet that can be pegged if needed, I had over 100lbs on it with no adverse affects.
it's steel but well made and strong.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302477688767
In reply to Post #1
I bought a nash weighpod about 15 years ago. I cant remember what it cost back then but it's still like new today. Not the lightest bit of kit out there but a mate of mine has gone through about three cheapos in that time.
I bought a nash weighpod about 15 years ago. I cant remember what it cost back then but it's still like new today. Not the lightest bit of kit out there but a mate of mine has gone through about three cheapos in that time.
In reply to Post #1
I have had a a few I bought the super strong heavy duty Nash monster when I fished in Europe and often accidently caught slimey Cats
now I wanted a much lighter one main points for me fishing sloping uneven banks with good non slip adjustable legs and lightweight in the end it was a toss up between the Solar ,
Cygnet and the AVID - LOK DOWN WEIGH TRIPOD that I bought and am over the moon with its really a proper quality bit of kit and the locks on the legs are fantastic
I have had a a few I bought the super strong heavy duty Nash monster when I fished in Europe and often accidently caught slimey Cats
now I wanted a much lighter one main points for me fishing sloping uneven banks with good non slip adjustable legs and lightweight in the end it was a toss up between the Solar ,
Cygnet and the AVID - LOK DOWN WEIGH TRIPOD that I bought and am over the moon with its really a proper quality bit of kit and the locks on the legs are fantastic
I use a Cygnet weigh staff V2, I find the tripods just take up too much room.
Weighed several fish up to mid-forties with the weigh staff, with no real problems.
Weighed several fish up to mid-forties with the weigh staff, with no real problems.
In reply to Post #1
I have a cygnet one - only use it in france and has done fish to over upper 60's with now issue.
Never let me down - just needs fully tightening when setting up.
I have a cygnet one - only use it in france and has done fish to over upper 60's with now issue.
Never let me down - just needs fully tightening when setting up.
In reply to Post #4
Solar and Avid look good. I want quick release so not too keen on the Cygnet. Nash is heavier than my bivvy!
Solar and Avid look good. I want quick release so not too keen on the Cygnet. Nash is heavier than my bivvy!
In reply to Post #7
looked at both the Solar and Avid lock down and the Avid is definitely the better one and cheaper win win
I love the cam locks that are instant and completely solid and slip proof and as they wear over time there is a clever adjustable bolt in the clamp that will take up any wear should it occur over the years trust me it ticks every box and not a bad price at £45
looked at both the Solar and Avid lock down and the Avid is definitely the better one and cheaper win win
I love the cam locks that are instant and completely solid and slip proof and as they wear over time there is a clever adjustable bolt in the clamp that will take up any wear should it occur over the years trust me it ticks every box and not a bad price at £45
In reply to Post #8
Ordered! Found one on Ebay for £47.95 with free postage. Used Paypal pay in 3 and got 47 Nectar points to use on me weeklies! Big Win Win
Cheers OG.
Ordered! Found one on Ebay for £47.95 with free postage. Used Paypal pay in 3 and got 47 Nectar points to use on me weeklies! Big Win Win
Cheers OG.
In reply to Post #9
Dont want to piss on your parade but Bobco £44.99 free deliver
Dont want to piss on your parade but Bobco £44.99 free deliver
In reply to Post #10
Yeh but i like Nectar points!
Yeh but i like Nectar points!
In reply to Post #11
fair enough
fair enough
In reply to Post #1
I have a fox one cost me £40 I think and stands around 6' only need some fish to use it now😂😂😂
I have a fox one cost me £40 I think and stands around 6' only need some fish to use it now😂😂😂
In reply to Post #11
Glad you're pleased but I've never been a fan of tripods.
my choice I like the idea of being more in control, gradually lifting the fish off the ground and putting it back down quickly if necessary. I hate seeing a fish going mental on a tripod.
Glad you're pleased but I've never been a fan of tripods.
my choice I like the idea of being more in control, gradually lifting the fish off the ground and putting it back down quickly if necessary. I hate seeing a fish going mental on a tripod.
In reply to Post #14
I had one like that in the end I hated it more of a faff that simply lifted the weigh sling onto a ready set up scales
I love a weigh tripod I set it up scales on it everything ready if the weathers bad I have a heavy duty black rubble bag over it
and if I get a big fish I want to weigh its done very quickly and so easy I will never go back to a Weigh Staff now I have a couple of camera lights I may screw one on top of it too
I had one like that in the end I hated it more of a faff that simply lifted the weigh sling onto a ready set up scales
I love a weigh tripod I set it up scales on it everything ready if the weathers bad I have a heavy duty black rubble bag over it
and if I get a big fish I want to weigh its done very quickly and so easy I will never go back to a Weigh Staff now I have a couple of camera lights I may screw one on top of it too