Manfrotto Autopoles (kit): Discontinued?!

I went to BH photo to buy the autopoles kit but it appears it has been discontinued... Furthermore, there seems to be a cheaper alternative now, made by Impact. Is Impact simply crushing the competition?

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ipole_Support_S​ystem.html

Interesting. I've had the Manfrotto kit for a couple of years. It would be interesting to see the quality difference between the Manfrotto and the Impact.

windpig wrote in post #16477737
Interesting. I've had the Manfrotto kit for a couple of years. It would be interesting to see the quality difference between the Manfrotto and the Impact.

How much did you pay out of curiosity?

I don't remember, I'll see if I can find the invoice.

Aressem wrote in post #16477607
I went to BH photo to buy the autopoles kit but it appears it has been discontinued... Furthermore, there seems to be a cheaper alternative now, made by Impact. Is Impact simply crushing the competition?

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ipole_Support_S​ystem.html

http://oi40.tinypic.co​m/24yp89t.jpg

Weird because I'm seeing them as in stock. Maybe they don't cater to Canadians like you.

Weird!!! I just refreshed the page and now I see it too! Bizarre... Looks like I will be ordering the impact set for half the price. I will let you all know what I think about the quality.