Vortex Radian Carbon Fiber Tripod with Pan/Tilt QR Ball Head

Description

The Vortex Radian Carbon Fiber Tripod with Pan/Tilt QR Ball Head has a maximum working height of almost 6-feet and folds down to just over 2-feet, so you can get out to the back country with ease and use it while comfortably standing. Carbon fibre legs keep it light and strong, while the four leg sections and extendable centre column result in a compact folded size to make it easy to pack and carry all day. This version of the Radian is equipped with a simple ball head outfitted with a quick release plate for fast setup and breakdown and a handle for maximum control with minimal vibrations.

Key Features:

Uses

• With a tall maximum height of almost 6-feet this tripod is ideal for glassing through optics like binoculars or spotting scopes, photography, or shooting while standing with a low height for sitting or lying prone
• High 55-pound payload capacity allows the use of heavy cameras with large attached zoom lenses, binoculars & spotting scopes with digiscoping rigs or rangefinders, or a rifle
• 1/4"-20 mounting stud is compatible with the most popular size mounting for cameras and optics
• Folded size of 28 x 6" won't weigh you down in the field or take up too much room in or on your pack
• Convenient carrying case for safe transport and storage
• 7.3-pound weight

Ball Head

• Independent pan movement provides the ability to pan side to side
• 45° of tilt with notches for up to 90° to find and track targets at all elevations
• Tension control allows you to change the tension so that loads won't cause the head to sag or move when the handle is released
• Arca-type compatible quick release plate makes setup and breakdown fast and easy
• Control handle allows you to easily pan & tilt your gear to find and follow subjects while minimising vibrations

Legs

• Carbon fibre legs reduce overall weight without sacrificing strength or stability versus metal legs
• Four leg sections ensure a small folded size with simple 1/4-turn twisting locks for enable fast deployment
• Three adjustment angles let you independently adjust the angle of the leg for use on uneven ground
• Adjustment range from 8.3 to 67.3" tall accommodates a wide variety of equipment and viewing positions whether you're lying prone, sitting, or standing
• Extendable centre column adds height while keeping the folded size small
• Removable counterweight hook can be used for weights to add stability and limit vibrations, or to hold a pack or bag off the ground
• Rubber feet ensure solid and sure footing with the option of installing included spiked feet for use on soft ground for improved stability