Arch, this isn't your first rodeo, so stating the obvious about using a good tripod doesn't apply, and I'm assuming you can figure out for yourself what's sturdy enough for your setup. It's not like you're planning on replacing your regular one with this one!
Me, I'm impressed with your ingenuity!
Jean
It's called "field expediency," the original "skipod.". Good thinking.
After all that - how did the mountain goat shot turn out? Inquiring minds want to know.
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