Sierra sells Austrian Komperdell hiking sticks at good prices and sometimes
have models with tripod threads. Look at:
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/xq/asp/dept_id.L2~314/dept_name_p.Outdoor+Gear/qx/prod_list_display.htm
I just use regular Leki sticks and hold the handles together to make a bipod
and support the camera on my hand. It's quick and reasonably effective.
/jim
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> I'm talking myself into one of these for hiking/travel. The Bogen
> monopod
> is perfect for flatland/city/event photography where I'm at one primary
> location, but otherwise bulky & heavy for serious hiking or travel.
>
> Billingham eh, Chris? Here we go again. It's not a slippery slope,
> it's a
> cliff.
>
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