mounting for big binocs (kowa highlanders-again..)

Sorry folks,
I'm about to plunge in and order a highlander.
I've read through the thread started by George Page on deliberations for his kowa highlander setup as well as others that mention mounting big binocs in passing. Also have read CN review on the unistars.

Still cant decide though:
- unistar heavey-duty delux
- bogen video head (516)
- bogen geared head (405)
- bogen 3way (3047)
Any others that are favorites?

What are pros and cons? - I dont have a lot of experience with any of these, I've been using a Giro mount for some time.
Am i right when i say it sounds as though the unistars are more stable overall, lighter and have more range of motion, but when it comes to panning, the bogens may be better suited for a binocular such as the highlanders?

And i've had great experience with the bogen 3036 tripod with a 100mm refractor (mated to the giro) which I got about 4 years ago - would this still be the way to go for the kowas?

Any wisdom would be greatly appreciated,
Sanders

The Bogen 3047 has no fluid motions. It is either locked or unlocked to move.

The Unistar deluxe is rated to carry 30 pounds. it is similar to an alt-azimuth type mount.

How big and heavy are these Kowas?

How about the Bogen 501 head? Or a Unimount?

edz