SUPERIOR STABILITY - Crafted with a CNC machined apex from T6061 aluminum and 10x layer carbon fiber legs, this tripod supports up to 125 lbs, ensuring your camera stays secure even with heavy lenses. EXTENDED HEIGHT RANGE - Achieve versatile shooting angles with a maximum height of 77 inches, perfect for overhead shots, and a minimum height of 6.7 inches for ground-level photography. LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN - Weighing only 6.4 lbs, the Pro-Stix tripod is easy to carry on location, making it ideal for travel and outdoor photography without sacrificing stability. COMPACT AND PORTABLE - With a folded length of 26.25 inches, this 4-section tripod fits easily into most camera bags, allowing for convenient transport and storage on any adventure. DURABLE MATERIAL - Constructed from high-quality 10x layer carbon fiber, the Pro-Stix tripod is built to withstand harsh conditions, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability in the field. The ProMediaGear TR424L carbon fiber tripod is designed and built for professionals looking for the toughest and most rugged tripod. The precision-engineered aluminum apex supports loads up to 125 lbs. The apex features an interchangeable flat plate that is removable. It transforms through various accessories such as the ProMediaGear TRB75 75mm Leveling Bowl insert. The 42 Series includes 42mm diameter legs, hence the name. This particular model goes up to 196cm or 77 inches with a minimum height of 6.70 inches or 15cm. Moreover, it is easy to carry with a folded length of 26.25 inches or 67cm. This tripod is not the lightest model out there at 6.4 lbs or 2903grams. But it can sure take on a lot of obstacles such as strong winds. It is definitely a rugged tripod for any condition. The Truss Apex includes a safety lock button that won't allow the plate to prematurely fall out of the apex without depressing the release. The apex plate features a 3/8-16 standard mounting thread for ball heads, video heads, gimbal heads, and other accessories. The carbon fiber legs feature three adjustable locking angle positions to accommodate any shooting situation. It is usable from high to low angles. The side of the apex includes a 1/4-20 threaded adapter port to mount additional accessories. These mounting ports help photographers with a lot of accessories. Lastly, each tripod foot has a hardened stainless-steel spike integrated inside the tube. Shooters may use the standard rubber feet when shooting indoors. But the included foot spikes help when doing outdoor activities. The entire line-up of ProMediaGear Pro-Stix carbon fiber tripods is precision CNC machined in our factory located in Tinley Park, IL USA. ProMediaGear designs and creates its products in the USA. The engineers carefully test and ensure that the products come out of the factory in their optimal condition.