i also notice you grip the forend making sure some of it sits on the tripod not the barrel of course yet you are able to grip the remains forend so you can still roll with the shot…no part of your hand touches the tripod
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They break down in 3 pieces and easily fit in my suitcase.
In regard to forend resting on the sticks, true. Also, I have the Els padded sling which works nicely almost like a sandbag lying flat on the sticks.