I’ve owned most all the big name tripods and my journey lead me to Two Vets. Hands down the best tripods,to me. My go to is the QDT V2. No regrets!! Great review by the way!
Have you tried the tripods that use clamps to close and extend the legs instead of the twist turn knobs because the clamps don't use gaskets therefore don't have reliability issues nor do you have to worry about whether they are fully locked down or not.
I did but none of them survived the initial testing phases. Since the initial issues with the RRS legs they have not repeated ( 2 years) and the Two Vets are quick and easy to swap so I havent looked further than the ones I have since they are all so expensive. More recently the screws that tighten the legs onto the base have been showing signs of wear because the legs loosen up faster and faster but I havent explored a fix yet since I havent been doing much the last few months.
I have tested the QDT and 40mike and about to test the recon. they are all very good, and if there is an issue the company has fantastic customer service.
@@TheKraft I understand but for the sake of impartiality for what the product is the RRS needs to be the same to the twovet to be assets properly . I understand your argument for the price tho
@@viking9934 100% the thing is I’m not really doing a typical “review” just sharing my reason for picking one for a specific purpose. Repair time, company communication, and stability - then the fact that I could easily acquire two vets and could not acquire any other model.. it’s just a non issue for me. But I said they’re both good! Either way someone will be psyched they have them, so rock on ! No need to worry anymore.. let’s use them!
I didn’t mention the other ones simply because they underperformed and I don’t want to talk about bad stuff. There’s too much garbage out there that doesn’t deserve to be discussed. I just want to point out my personal favorites
@@TheKraft that's totally fair. Just would like to have known the brands that didn't live up to your standards, and also the ones that were not tested. I'm looking at a CruxOrd tripod, but there's not much out there on it.
I’ve owned most all the big name tripods and my journey lead me to Two Vets. Hands down the best tripods,to me. My go to is the QDT V2. No regrets!! Great review by the way!
Im glad I went with the Two Vets No Name but I’m still working with tighting and securing their ball head. Great video
Chris you’re the best.
a tip, can you add Firearm to the title; as I got onto this, as a photographer, thinking it was a camera tripod comparison.
What adaptor are you using to attach the Anvil to the 2 Vets tripod?
The anvil attaches directly to the tripod as is!
@@TheKraft Great! Thank you.
Have you tried the tripods that use clamps to close and extend the legs instead of the twist turn knobs because the clamps don't use gaskets therefore don't have reliability issues nor do you have to worry about whether they are fully locked down or not.
I did but none of them survived the initial testing phases. Since the initial issues with the RRS legs they have not repeated ( 2 years) and the Two Vets are quick and easy to swap so I havent looked further than the ones I have since they are all so expensive. More recently the screws that tighten the legs onto the base have been showing signs of wear because the legs loosen up faster and faster but I havent explored a fix yet since I havent been doing much the last few months.
What exact ball head are you recommending? Did you run any of the two vets ball heads?
I like the rrs ballheads
I’m just getting my recon tripod and I’m on the fence if I want a Rrs level base or the anvil 30. Any suggestions?
They are equal IMO. The leveling bases are lighter weight wise but also lock as solid.
It’s hard to beat the anvil30. It’s quick, sturdy, and great range.
Were any of the Field Optics Research tripods in the pool of 6 that you tested? The BT Precision, Pro32 or Pro39?
My question as well.
I didn’t test those
FOR tripods aren't in the same league as RRS or 2 vets. For a cheaper tripod it's hard to beat a innorel rt90.
@@66branch we would have to conduct a test on paper to compare those claims! At this stage the two vets is the best we’ve tested across all criteria
Recent subscriber based here in Colorado as well. Which model Two Vets is this? They seem reasonably priced.
I have tested the QDT and 40mike and about to test the recon. they are all very good, and if there is an issue the company has fantastic customer service.
40mike is in stock, I may just pick on up. Thanks!
RRS comes with the wider base as well
For sure, I just couldn’t find one to buy.. can only test the stuff that’s available and at the time it wasn’t. No worries.
If you had a wider RRS won’t they be equal?
No, because even if they were equal it’s half the price!
@@TheKraft I understand but for the sake of impartiality for what the product is the RRS needs to be the same to the twovet to be assets properly .
I understand your argument for the price tho
@@viking9934 100% the thing is I’m not really doing a typical “review” just sharing my reason for picking one for a specific purpose. Repair time, company communication, and stability - then the fact that I could easily acquire two vets and could not acquire any other model.. it’s just a non issue for me. But I said they’re both good! Either way someone will be psyched they have them, so rock on ! No need to worry anymore.. let’s use them!
Which RRS ballhead?
He's using the Anvil 30
What were the other ones you tested?
I didn’t mention the other ones simply because they underperformed and I don’t want to talk about bad stuff. There’s too much garbage out there that doesn’t deserve to be discussed. I just want to point out my personal favorites
@@TheKraft that's totally fair. Just would like to have known the brands that didn't live up to your standards, and also the ones that were not tested. I'm looking at a CruxOrd tripod, but there's not much out there on it.
Is this Klint Emerson’s twin?
We escaped the same clone program years ago.
A part of me stopped taking this serious when I heard “$1500 tripod.” I’m out of my league.
0:22 is the anvil 30 a tripod or is the anvil 30 a ballhead?
Look it up. It’s a ball head.
I like your shit