The Vortex Radian Carbon Fiber Tripod with Leveling Head has a maximum working height of over 5-feet and folds down to just about 2-feet, so you can get out to the back country with ease and use it photography, glassing, or shooting. 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 levelling head for smooth and easy use and is outfitted with a quick release plate for fast setup and breakdown and a handle for maximum control with minimal vibrations.
Key Features:
Uses
- 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 44-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 25.5 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
- 6.1-pound weight
Levelling Head
- Head offers smooth, intuitive control with rubberised
- ±15 degrees of levelling capability to guarantee precise positioning
- Arca-type compatible quick release plate makes setup and breakdown fast and easy
- Twist-to lock/unlock 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 a low of 7.8" to a maximum of 64.3" 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
