when i bought my harris by-pod i wanted the tallest one they make,i to am tall.i soon discoverd that when extended to its max its realy not that sturdy.so when i got around to making some, i started using shooting sticks.i still use the by-pod but only from its retracted position.but i realy don't like laying prone in the wet snow. so the shooting sticks are used almost exclusivly.just something to think about.