Tripod too light?

[OregonDank]

so i'm getting a tripod thats going to end up around under 8lbs...Bogen 503 head w/3445CF legs...i wanted to go superlight because i'll be hauling it around snownboarding and whatnot...

do you think this is gonna be too light and give me stability problems? any advice or ideas?

[OregonDank]

what the hell? no one has a word to say on this? don't tell me dvxuser has met its match on this question...

[CineAlta]

Do a few simple tests, which I use:

1) With the legs fully extended, apply torsional force on 2 legs simultaneously (twist them) and see if they momentarily bend.

2) Do a long zoom, and see if there is any vibration, or jitter, in your viewfinder.

3) With highest fluid resistance, when you first start to pan, do the legs jump or move slightly?

4) This really tests the fluid-head, but can also reveal instabilities in the legs. Do some diagonal pans (both directions simulatenously). Is the tripod stable? No vibration or jitter?

5) Try going up to Mt Bachelor with a Burton Vapor, or T6, and shoot some test footage. If Shaun White is available, even better.

6) This tripod is excellent for snowboarding (light & stable, can carry in a backpack):

Slik/Daiwa DST-33
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=376904&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

Good luck! After a long day on the slopes, don't forget to have a :beer: at the lodge and talk to the pretty girls from Sisters.

[AlexGg]

I am always got with me a few bags with a sand :)

[OregonDank]

thanks cinealta - good tips, except the hot girls at Mt. Bachelor are all from the valley heheh