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    Manfrotto 190GOA4 + 128RC compatibility with Kowa 883, plus backpack/transport question

    Haha, yeah understood. Thank you again for your input!
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    Manfrotto 190GOA4 + 128RC compatibility with Kowa 883, plus backpack/transport question

    Thank you for all that info! So to summarize, you’d say the ideal tripod is the Gitzo Mountaineer, but after that, the Gitzo traveler would likely still be better than something from another brand that’s not supposed to be a traveler/closer to a cheaper version of the Mountaineer? e.g. the...
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    Manfrotto 190GOA4 + 128RC compatibility with Kowa 883, plus backpack/transport question

    Thanks for that explanation, that makes sense and helps clarify. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something obvious when people were referring to padding. And yeah, very true on the last point and that's a good reminder; it's definitely a continuous process. I feel much more equipped to...
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    Manfrotto 190GOA4 + 128RC compatibility with Kowa 883, plus backpack/transport question

    All great to know, thank you again for your responses! Will definitely consider getting multiple tripods, if not right away then keeping it in mind going forward as I see where I use them more.
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    Manfrotto 190GOA4 + 128RC compatibility with Kowa 883, plus backpack/transport question

    Makes sense, definitely something to consider. Also might be a naive question but when you (and mentions from others in this thread) refer to the padding for impact absorption, is that just the carrying or stay-on case or additional padding on top of that (e.g. a towel, etc)?
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    Manfrotto 190GOA4 + 128RC compatibility with Kowa 883, plus backpack/transport question

    Got it, that's all very good to know - thank you! I'll search around and see if I can find a pair of carbon legs at a decent price. As for the number of sections, I've been looking at three section legs however I do think I'll want to fit the legs into some kind of backpack on some occasions...
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    Manfrotto 190GOA4 + 128RC compatibility with Kowa 883, plus backpack/transport question

    Good to know, thank you! I'll see if I can find something like that.
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    Manfrotto 190GOA4 + 128RC compatibility with Kowa 883, plus backpack/transport question

    Thank you, that's very helpful! A few comments/responses: Of your many packs/bags, are any able to fit your tripod inside of them, or do you usually have to carry the tripod yourself or have it attached somewhere on the outside of your bag? Aside from biking I'm thinking I might like to go to...
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    Manfrotto 190GOA4 + 128RC compatibility with Kowa 883, plus backpack/transport question

    Hi all, I recently took the plunge on a Kowa TSN 883 scope after I got it at a great closeout deal. After a lot of searching the hardest part is now done which is great, but before I can hit the ground running with it I need to sort out some details with the tripod/transporting the scope. I...
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