WO TR-188 Tripod or Horizon 8115 Tripod ?

[johninderby]

I'm looking for a tripod and head that's not too expensive for a lightweight grab-n-go setup using a 66mm APO scope. I can find a review of the Horizon, but nothing on the WO TR-188. It seems fairly light and the quality looks to be OK. Has anyone actually seen or used the TR-188?

John

William Optics TR-188 Tripod

• Head Type 3-WAY oil fluid metal panhead
  
• Material Aluminium
  
• Color Black
  
• Load Capacity 8 lbs (3629 g)
  
• Maximum Height 74" (1880 mm)
  
• Minimum Height 30.9" (785 mm)
  
• Folded Length 32" (820 mm)
  
• Quick Release Yes
  
• Leg Sections 3
  
• Leg Material Aluminum
  
• Leg Lock Type Horizontal lock
  
• Independent Leg Spread No
  
• Spiked/Retractable Feet Yes
  
• Center Brace Yes
  
• Center Column Type Sliding
  
• Center Column Sections 1
  
• Screw size 1/4-20"
  
• Weight 6.6 lbs (2998 g)
  

Horizon 8115 2-Way Heavy Duty Tripod

• Maximum Height (fully extended): 180cm
  
• Minimum Height (retracted): 78cm
  
• Quick-Adjust Vertical Tension
  
• Geared 31cm Centre Column with Lock & Brace
  
• 360° Panning, -90° to +60° Vertical Adjustment
  
• 3-Section Heavy-Duty Tubular Aluminium Legs
  
• Bubble-Level for Accurate Levelling
  
• Heavy-Duty Twist-Type Leg-Locks with Rubber Grips
  
• Self-Levelling Rubber Feet with Screw-out Metal Spikes
  
• Weight 3.58kg
  

[Tiny]

We have the horizon one. Very solid, very portable, easy to get scope on and off. Works for us.

[beetlejuice]

Hi John

I have the Horizon tripod too. I think it is excellent value for money being lightish and rigid. It has friction clutches on both axis which make easy to adjust the tension. While there are better ones out there they are several times the price. Highly recommended.

Bob

[johninderby]

Horizon 8115 ordered from FLO.

My ideal choice would be a carbon fibre tripod with Manfrotto RC701 head, but that would be over 4 times the price of the Horizon and I've spent enough on other equipment lately.

John

[beetlejuice]

Horizon 8115 ordered from FLO.

My ideal choice would be a carbon fibre tripod with Manfrotto RC701 head, but that would be over 4 times the price of the Horizon and I've spent enough on other equipment lately.

John

Know the feeling! As a general purpose tripod the Horizon is very good. A Manfrotto at four times the price is not four times as good.