The GK1542-82QD Mountaineer Series 1 Carbon Fiber Tripod from Gitzo features Carbon eXact tubing, which includes High Modulus carbon fiber in the lower leg sections, adding to their diameters and making the tripod more rigid and stronger than its predecessor. The tripod has a load capacity of 30.9 lb, extends to a maximum height of 67.4", and folds down to 25.6" for storage and transport.