Hey...
It has been my understanding that it is ideal to run the mount around 50% of the rated capacity. So with the tube weighing in at 27.5lbs, add another 5-10lbs for gear, the total will be around 38lbs. The rated load is for 44lbs. I'm not sure how the counter weights are calculated in. They are another 22lbs. So if they are also supposed to be added in then I'm quickly at 60lbs.
Am I of track here?