[Leica] OT: Best monopod for wildlife photography

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At 10:06 PM 1/12/2009, you wrote:
>Most monopods makes lousy hiking stick, which is what I also need. The
>Manfratto 1564 or something like that is sturdy but a tad heavy (although it
>would be nothing compared to the Telyt...)

I used the Gitzo monopod as a walking stick up until I had knee 
surgery to replace two knees.  Then I started, after physical 
therapy, with two Leki hiking sticks.  I used those to hike the Great 
Wall of China.  I also used the Leki sticks to hike to the bottom of 
the Grand Canyon and back.   I've gradually been able to go back to 
one Gitzo monopod for photography and I would never consider another 
one.  The Gitzo functions perfectly as a walking stick and a 
monopod.  I do find that I use it less as a walking stick since I had 
my knees replaced but that is a tribute to my surgeon and has nothing 
to do with the Gitzo.  Now I just carry the Gitzo, mostly for use as 
a monopod, but also when I need an assist up stairs or a steep slope!!

Hope this helps.

Tina

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