Everyday Sniper Episode 234 Michael Haenel RRS Tripods

It was listed but in some severe cases that I couldn’t replicate consistently it would make a harsh noise. So I stopped selling them until it gets revised and can not happen to the extent. It was under real harsh testing. But I can’t say for sure anyone would use it like that.
 
Great podcast with great info about an outstanding company. Thank you @MPHReallyRightStuff for not hiding behind curtains, but being upfront as a company and supporting shooters. I've never had a bad experience with any RRS product. Nothing, but the finest!
 
Why such the hate for Leofoto tripods? I understand they are made in China which might turn some guys off but they are not a blatant rip-off like the fake Atlas bipods. As far as I can tell they cater to the photography market and someone decided they would be a good affordable cross over option a few years back just like Gitzo was an option.

Saying they are a ripoff seems a stretch. Yes the bowl size is the same but the RRS head will not lock into the Leofoto because the lock is in the wrong position. I’ve beat the crap out of my Leo for 2 1/2 years and it’s been a great. Definitely not a bad option for the price.

I think RRS is a great company and will absolutely own a RRS Anvil because of the size and weight eventually.
 
Take a look at this picture and tell me Leofoto isn’t a fucking ripoff copycat. They even had the audacity to use RRS’s SOAR acronym. They also have a copy of the anvil 30. Fuck Leofoto