saidel42 Loc: NJ

My first question is easy for those that know: what is the difference between a $100-$200 tripod and a $500-$1000 tripod (way out of my range but I still want to know);

the second is for a recommendation: which tripod would you recommend to mount a Sky Watcher Star Adventure 2i photo mount? An interesting youtube video (Astrobackyard) proposed the least expensive system to start deep sky imaging and it included the Star Adventure and a digital camera with a telephoto. I thought I'd go that way before I bought a telescope.

walkurie Loc: East Stroudsburg, PA

I have owned several tripods. If you want stability, you should expect to be in the $500+ range.
Good hunting
Gary

Quixdraw Loc: x

Research older high end tripods and buy used (and many / most have barely been actually used). Have your cake and eat it as well.

alberio Loc: Casa Grande AZ

I bought an old Sampson Quick Set for about $100. and I believe with that Star Adventure you would have as stable a tripod as you need. However if you want to backpack with it you wouldn't.

808caver Loc: Maui

I mount mine on a Manfrotto 3011 lightweight and very stable, think I got this at a garage sale for $5

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

I could not justify the cost of the really nice tripods to myself.
But I do have a lot of mechanical abilities. I was looking at surveyors tripods and ran across a contractors tripod by Bosch. It was really inexpensive, and I had stock I could make plates from to mount heads on.
So I went that way. It's a very heavy duty tripod tripod, and I have several heads and adaptions I can easily mount to it.
But generally, let the mounting your intended head is made for determine what you get. Often, equipment meant for Photographers is a bit lighter than what is meant for Astronomers.

That said, I do love carbon fiber. I have a monopod from Sirui with accessories I really like.
And a Nest Gimbal head Like this Wimberly from B&H, I've used for fast action sports photography. (AKA: Grandkids Soccer)
But my Piece De Resistance is the Carbon fiber of my telescope. It really holds it's focus.
Carbon fiber is a great material. Except during lightening storms....
No, stay inside at the bar during lightening storms...

Anyway, it depends on how your tracker mounts.
Looks to me like it is intended for a good Photography tripod.
I like this review.
And Trever Jones has one as well.

saidel42 Loc: NJ

Thanks everyone. Lots of wise comments. Be back when I have something to show.