The Gitzo G1057 6X Carbon Fiber Mountaineer Weekend Tripod uses advanced "Carbon 6X" carbon fiber material for its leg construction. This improved tubing is stronger, lighter and as resistant as its 12 layer predecessor. Carbon "6X" is manufactured using a complex, 3-D process weaving 6 layers of carbon fiber into smooth, solid constructed tubes.
The G1057 offers a high maximum load capacity at a very low weight. It is the ideal "weekend" tripod for travel and location photographers who have to travel light.