Opinions / comments please: Gitzo Mountaineer Performance G1227 carbon fiber tripod

Does anyone here use the Gitzo Mountaineer Performance G1227 tripod (carbon fiber, with short column - non geared)?
I would very much like to hear your opinions, comments on this tripod.

Thanks,

 

Thanks Dave. I understand the height issue. How was it vs. the Feisol WRT stability and vibration?

 

Thanks Dave, much appreciated!

 

Thanks for your opinion Randy.
It is not a matter of choice. The bigger Gitzo's are just out of reach of my amateur (self-imposed) budget. I used Patrick's G1348 at the Get Together in Huntsville and loved it - just too much $$$.
Now, I have a local good deal on a G1227. I'm buying it anyway, but wonder if I can sell my personal (very) heavy duty Benro or if I should hang on to that one for the heavy jobs.
My max. load/reach is a D2x / Ai-S 300mm f/2.8 combination (sometimes with a TC, but not often).

 

Well, waddayaknow - I bought John's 1325 :smile: - thanks John! Thanks for the advice here all, I realize that it will meet my needs better re. load / reach.

Now, look for my sale here of a Gitzo carbon fiber G1227 in the very near future :smile: . Great for hiking and medium weight loads - a reference.
Anyone wanting a head start on it, let me know...