AGREE-- I misunderstood your previous post somewhat---sorry...

I agree--here in MT I don't use them at all and quite frankly, usually the terrain, ie; trees, boulders, etc provide a very useable rest...

As to Africa---the sticks have worked well for me on when needed..but there as well..I have been able to use terrain or whatever and for closer shots quite frankly have shot off-hand...so far so good...

heading off soon...see how that goes..

Ripp