I mounted the ST80 on a new super light super sturdy Bogen Carbon One 440 tripod with 3130 Micro Fluid Video Head with Quick Release. The PolyCarbonate material is light and diamond hard.
Rigidity is superb.
Az star hopping. OTA, head and tripod weigh less than 8 pounds, with EP's and Diagonal, and Finder. A true GrabNGo for my kid. The Pan Head is great for tracking and hopping. Under clear and steady night skies.