The Everything Outdoor Tripod - Athlon Midas CF29 Review

Spotter; hunter; photographer. I've been using this new carbon-fiber tripod for months now, and it's the most flexible support I own. Check out this POV test of the Athlon Midas CF29 tripod.
Footage courtesy of the Tactacam Spotter LR camera, a video and still camera designed specifically for spotting scopes. shrsl.com/3kzmw
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Kyle Broderick, The Social Regressive
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Purposes
01:37 Flexibility
03:02 Stability
05:30 Panning Test
07:03 Static Friction
08:04 Tilting Test
09:57 Tracking Test
11:24 Ball Head Features
12:27 Head Controls
15:10 Build Quality
16:03 Tactacam Spotter LR
16:43 ARCA Foot
17:41 Leg Adjustments
19:45 Lots of Goodies
24:30 Specs & Stats
28:15 Closing
#athlon #tripod

[@boogitybear2283]

It blows me away how underrated this channel is! So many Gun Lovers are missing out!

[@SocialRegressive]

Well thanks, Boogity!

[@ronsorrentino6207]

I agree. He always gives well planned and thought out reviews and recommendations on stuff.

[@adam1079]

I got into the tripods with prs shooting a few years back. Used a few buddies and finally got myself a leofoto carbon fiber one. Thing is a beast. They are fantastic for all kinds of situations

[@drdes9609]

Seems like it would be awesome for a ground blind situation.

[@FlowBaka]

I have one of the ares spotters and have been very happy with it. I only wish they would have came out with reticle option other than their 22x one they had. Sad to see it go.

[@Gahmaz0z]

My own RFR build is almost complete Kyle! Midway had a sale on scopes so I picked up the Athlon Helos 2-12 Brownells has a sale on the PRS Lite. I've already had my Faxon 20" 6Arc barrel for a while. It's working great.

[@SocialRegressive]

Your rig sounds perfect. Great barrel choice. How does it feel offhand?

[@Gahmaz0z]

@@SocialRegressive I'll let you know when my stock arrives

[@Gahmaz0z]

@@SocialRegressive PRS Lite arrived today! With everything together my rig weighs 10 pounds (suppressor included because I will not be shooting without it). If I was picking a rifle to shoot off-hand, I would choose another in my cabinet. That said, it would work if I needed it to. Most of my shooting will be done prone or from a tripod, with the RFR. I think I would make different choices on scope, stock and barrel if off-hand was a big priority.

[@robertjackson1407]

Thank you 😊

[@SocialRegressive]

You're welcome, Robert! I hope the video helped.

[@holdleftedgeandsendit9351]

good review as always. I had a guy tell me Sunday shooting from a tripod was cheating when I was hammering the small plate at 640 with a 223 🙄

[@SocialRegressive]

Howdy, CT! What bullets were you using?

[@holdleftedgeandsendit9351]

@@SocialRegressive 80 eldms lapua brass cci 450s 24.5 grains of varget is my load for the 223 trainer

[@charlesinscore4107]

I have several survey tripods .From light weight aluminum to heavy large head wood. Is there a 5/8-11 thread gimbal that doesn't ball tilt. A horizontal and vertical lock and slow motion. That can hold the weight if a target rifle?

[@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan]

That's strange that you've had issues with the sunwayfoto mlok gear? I've 10-15 of their mlock/Arca rails and no issues with fitment on any of them. What rail was having issues?

[@adama1294]

How well would a good sturdy camera tripod work? I already have one and was wondering if I can use it instead of getting one specifically for hunting.

[@SocialRegressive]

A solid camera tripod will work perfectly, especially with a heavy fluid head.

[@ronsorrentino6207]

I’d think the only thing/s you might not have is the versatility as well as mounting options. I mean, camera tripods don’t go and you’re not generally able to go as low prone as seen in the still photo for the video.

[@minutemanprep]

What is the camera and mount on the spotting scope?

[@SocialRegressive]

It's the Tactacam Spotter LR. It can take still pics or record video. I use it all the time.

[@ronsorrentino6207]

Man,if I did that in my back yard I’d have the cops over in no time if any neighbors saw me. lol :/ You’ve got a few with a good view. In the end, I wouldn’t even want o advertise in my neighborhood. But thank you for yet another thorough review.

[@SocialRegressive]

My neighbors are used to me by now. 🤪

[@jdrollason]

I own the Midas 36. I really like it. I just need to get a gun clamp so I can use it with some non Arca railed guns

[@SocialRegressive]

Would you let us all know what clamp you choose? I've tried a few, but I'm not a connoisseur yet.

[@mackay820]

would it be worth while oiling the ball head to reduce those static friction spots?

[@SocialRegressive]

That's a good question that I should pose to athlon. Depending on what the materials are, it may actually increase friction. I'll report back with what they say.

[@eggbert191]

Is the ball head strong enough to hold a 12lb rifle?

[@SocialRegressive]

Yes. This one maxes out at 25 pounds if I remember correctly.

[@abell4785]

Is there a tri pod with a 1913 adaptor?

[@mrs.vasquezz]

arisaka and area 419

[@abell4785]

@@mrs.vasquezz thank you very much

[@40beretta1]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Home of the Tripod Snob. I luv it.. $480 bones.... 😬😬😬

[@SocialRegressive]

See? I warned you!