Both of my poor shots in South Africa were off of shooting sticks. I didn't practice enough with them before I went and then the PH had a set that were too unstable for the sandy soil where we hunted. At least the set in this photo look substantial. But what is wrong with a good sitting or kneeling position for taking shots? I can certainly shoot tighter groups using them than with sticks. Hunted in North America all my life and never felt the need for them. How is Africa any different?