BOG-POD Red Legged Devil (RLD-3) vs. BOG Adrenalin Tripod
I have received the BOG Adrenaline Tripod.
I also own 2 sets of the RLD-3 and wanted to compare them.
I’ll start with dimensions.
Collapsed length advantage Adrenaline.
6” shorter making packing easier.
Extended length, advantage Adrenaline.
Much closer but still an inch longer.
Minimum height with legs fully extended.
Advantage Adrenaline.
It comes out to about 7” of difference.
The Adrenaline leg is capable of a greater range of motion.
Weight, advantage RLD-3 by 342 grams.
I do consider this significant, especially on mountain hunts.
When every gram counts, something else might have to go.
Mostly due to the larger diameter of the Adrenaline.
Also have 4-section legs instead of 3.
The feet have changed.
RLD's on the left, Adrenaline on the right.
The Adrenaline feet can be screwed in to reveal the spike.
The RLD-3 need the booties removed to reveal the spike.
IMO, advantage Adrenaline.
They are easier to use and you can’t lose the covers.
Also the rubber on the RLD’s is much harder.
Not sure how this will play out for longevity.
The RLD’s slip easily on a smooth floor, the Adrenaline doesn’t.
They both use the Switcheroo system, so that’s a push.
If you already have those accessories, they convert.
On to actually using them.
Extending and closing the Adrenaline is much easier.
It’s also faster with the cam levers vs the tension screws.
BTW – If you need help fixing the RLD legs, send me a PM.
Stability is a push.
They both feel very stable.
Although the Adrenaline tubes are bigger.
If you grip them while shooting, this could be an advantage.
Or if you have small hands, a disadvantage.
Something you will need to try to find out.
I don’t grip the sticks, so it’s of little consequence to me.
Appearance which is also not of much consequence to me...
I like the Adrenaline out of the box better than the RLD’s.
Never understood the bright red legs that came on them.
I painted both of my RLD's with rattle can to hide it.
I ordered the Adrenaline in black vs. camo based on price.
Only the top leg sections are camo, the rest are the same.
After using them a bit, I prefer the Adrenaline.
Adjustability and ease of use are the major factors.
Also, they get really low to the ground for sitting positions.
The feet are nice but not a huge advantage in my book.
The weight of them is something I will have to deal with.
In the end, BOG did a good job with the upgrades.
I’m not getting rid of my RLD’s, but they will be playing second fiddle.