Why use a head unit on a monopod?

IainB wrote:
Why not go for one more and you'll have a tripod.....

Great idea - now all I need is a camera bracket with three tripod sockets. . .

Have Fun,

For most sports, I find that the ball head isn't necessary. However, I've found them to be useful for nature shots where camera and subject positions can change greatly from shot to shot.

I use a head on my monopod for the ease of removing the camera.

So what is the proper technique to keeping a camera with a heavy long lens level? Do you keep the collar loose?

i just realized i have the ball head on the tripod and a monopod head on the monopod. It's pretty handy anyhow. I can get the part number if you need it.