ASCEND-14 PF SPECS
IS THE ASCEND-14 PF RIGHT FOR YOU?
- Best for: Photographers and hunters who need a full-size, rock-steady platform without the added bulk.
- Choose it if: You want to pair your own head—ball head, gimbal, or fluid head—for a fully custom setup.
- Height range: Extends to 58.2" (148 cm) at eye level and drops to 3.7" (9.4 cm) for ground-level shots.
- Capacity: Rated for 30 lb (14 kg), enough for telephoto lenses, spotting scopes, or rifles with optics.
- Carry profile: Folds to 17.1" (43 cm) and weighs just 3.00 lb (1.36 kg) in carbon fiber.
- Head interface: Standard 3/8"-16 threaded base accepts any industry-standard tripod head, including the BH-30 or Anvil-30-ARC.
- Field advantage: Short-throw twist locks on all four leg sections lock down fast, even in cold or wet conditions.
- Built here: Designed, manufactured, and hand-assembled in the USA with weather-sealed o-rings for lasting durability.
Loved by Professionals Across Industries
Ascend-14 PF
Leave behind the burdens of bulky gear on remote trails, where excess weight slows your stride—the Ascend-14 PF offers supreme compactness and modular flexibility from a brand trusted by elite professionals for over 35 years. Tailored for discerning photographers framing intricate details and backcountry hunters scouting hidden game, this ultra-light carbon fiber foundation empowers custom setups, transforming demanding expeditions into rewarding explorations with tack-sharp captures or steady real-time views.
Elevate your travels with American-made excellence—add the Ascend-14 PF to your kit today and experience the ultimate in portable precision.
ASCEND-14 PF FEATURES
- Premium carbon fiber construction and a low center of gravity resist flex, vibration, and wind for shake-free stability in dynamic environments.
- Conservatively rated at 30 lb (14 kg) load capacity, handling telephoto lenses, spotting scopes, or rifles with optics with room to spare.
- Weighs just 3.00 lb (1.36 kg) and folds to a slim 17.1" (43 cm) with a 3.4" (8.6 cm) diameter for effortless packing and carry.
- Extends to 58.2" (148 cm) for eye-level standing and collapses to 3.7" (9.4 cm) for low-angle shots, with independent leg spreads for stability on uneven terrain.
- Short-throw twist locks on all four leg sections extend and secure in seconds, even in cold or wet weather, with one-handed adjustment.
- Standard 3/8"-16 threaded base accepts any industry-standard tripod head, such as the BH-30 or Anvil-30-ARC ball heads, for a fully custom setup.
- Designed, manufactured, and hand-assembled in the USA with high-grade carbon fiber, precision-machined parts, and weather-sealed o-rings for lasting durability.
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WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
- 1 Ascend-14 PF Tripod
- 2x 5/32" hex keys (required to adjust leg angle tension)
- 1x 3/32" hex key (required to adjust column lock tension)
- 1 QR-code reference card for User's Guide
