Ascend Tripods

Overview

With the help of our customers' invaluable feedback, we have made our most compact and versatile adventure-tripod yet. 

The Ascend-14 tripod is a compact, all-in-one support package available in two sizes: 14—which favors a minimum stowed profile, ideal for packing in a carry-on bag, and 14L—which provides an extended working height while still being compact enough when collapsed to easily fit in a backpack.

For an all-in-one package, look to the integrated ball head that nests into the apex. If you already own one of our ball heads, or any other head with a 3/8" mounting socket, a platform version of the Ascend-14 is offered as well. Instead of the integrated ball head, there is a general use traditional platform with mounting-stud.

Included with the Ascend-14 is our attention to detail, top-quality craftsmanship, and commitment to proudly make and hand-assemble all our tripods in the USA.

Features

• Triangular center column for an overall smaller package
• Integrated 22mm ball head
• Independent panning clamp
• Repositionable drop notch
• Integrated hex key storage
• Spirit levels on the clamp and apex
• A more durable magnetic pulltab mechanism
• 4 angle stop positions; 0 (folded), 23, 43, 63, and 83 degrees
• Lever controlled center column
• Removable and reversible center column
• Quick, tool-less detachable center column
• Indexable column safety stop
• Weight hanging hook
• Weight hanging loop within column (for use in lightweight mode)
• Column safety stop within column (for use in lightweight mode)
• 1/4-20 accessory socket on apex
• Integrated QD socket on apex
• High strength to weight ratio
• Made from CNC-machined 6061-T6 Aluminum
• Mark II improved twist locks

Ascend-14-BH: Compact, Integrated Ascend Head

Specs

Country of Origin: USA

• Leg Material: Carbon Fiber
• Number of Leg Sections: 4
• Load Capacity 1st Position Fully Extended:  30 lb / 13.6 kg
• Load Capacity 2nd Position Fully Extended:  25 lb / 11.3 kg
• Load Capacity 3rd Position Fully Extended:  20 lb / 9.1 kg
• Load Capacity 4th Position Fully Collapsed:  30 lb / 13.6 kg
• 1st Position Maximum Height: 59.9" / 152 cm
• 1st Position Minimum Height:  17.4" / 44 cm
• 1st Position 3/4 Segments Extended: 48.1" / 123 cm
• 2nd Position Maximum Height: 50.3" / 128 cm
• 2nd Position Minimum Height: 14.4" / 37 cm
• 3rd Position Maximum Height: 36.2" / 92 cm
• 3rd Position Minimum Height: 10.0" / 26 cm
• 4th Position Minimum Height: 5.1" / 13 cm
• Quick Column Height Addition: 10.1" / 26 cm
• Folded Length: 18.6" / 47 cm
• Folded Diameter: 3.40" / 8.6 cm
• Weight:  3.19 lb / 1448 g (2.85 lb / 1292 g lightweight mode, No Column) 

In The Box

• (1) Ascend-14
• (2) 5/32" hex keys (required to adjust leg angle tension)
• (1) 3/32" hex key (required to adjust the tension on the column lock)
• (1) User's Guide

Ascend-14-PF: Compact, Platform

Specs

Country of Origin: USA

• Leg Material: Carbon
• Number of Leg Sections: 4
• Load Capacity 1st Position Fully Extended:  30 lb / 13.6 kg
• Load Capacity 2nd Position Fully Extended:  25 lb / 11.3 kg
• Load Capacity 3rd Position Fully Extended:  20 lb / 9.1 kg
• Load Capacity 4th Position Fully Collapsed:  30 lb / 13.6 kg
• 1st Position Maximum Height: 58.2" / 148 cm
• 1st Position Minimum Height:  15.7" / 40 cm
• 1st Position 3/4 Segments Extended: 46.4" / 118 cm
• 2nd Position Maximum Height: 48.6" / 124 cm
• 2nd Position Minimum Height: 12.7" / 32 cm
• 3rd Position Maximum Height: 34.5" / 88 cm
• 3rd Position Minimum Height: 8.3" / 21 cm
• 4th Position Minimum Height: 3.7" / 9 cm
• Quick Column Height Addition: 10.1" / 26 cm
• Folded Length: 17.1" / 43 cm
• Folded Length (w/ stud): 17.4" / 44 cm
• Folded Diameter: 3.40" / 8.6 cm
• Weight:  3.00 lb. / 1360g (2.65 lb. / 1202g lightweight mode, No lower column section)

In The Box

• (1) Ascend-14 PF
• (2) 5/32" hex keys (required to adjust leg angle tension)
• (1) 3/32" hex key (required to adjust the tension on the column lock)
• (1) User's Guid

Ascend-14L-BH: Long, Integrated Ascend Head

Specs

Country of Origin: USA

• Leg Material: Carbon Fiber
• Number of Leg Sections: 4
• Load Capacity 1st Position Fully Extended:  30 lb / 13.6 kg
• Load Capacity 2nd Position Fully Extended:  25 lb / 11.3 kg
• Load Capacity 3rd Position Fully Extended:  20 lb / 9.1 kg
• Load Capacity 4th Position Fully Collapsed:  30 lb / 13.6 kg
• 1st Position Maximum Height: 68.9" / 175 cm
• 1st Position Minimum Height:  19.7" /  50 cm
• 1st Position 3/4 Segments Extended: 54.8" / 139 cm
• 2nd Position Maximum Height: 57.4" / 146 cm
• 2nd Position Minimum Height: 16.3" / 41 cm
• 3rd Position Maximum Height: 40.6" / 103 cm
• 3rd Position Minimum Height: 11.2" / 28 cm
• 4th Position Minimum Height: 5.1" / 13 cm
• Quick Column Height Addition: 10.1" / 26 cm
• Folded Length: 21.1" / 54 cm
• Folded Diameter: 3.40" / 8.6 cm
• Weight: 3.38 lb / 1534 g ( 3.04 lb / 1378 g lightweight mode, No lower column section) 

In The Box

• (1) Ascend-14L
• (2) 5/32" hex keys (required to adjust leg angle tension)
• (1) 3/32" hex key (required to adjust the tension on the column lock)
• (1) User's Guide

Ascend-14L-PF: Long, Platform

Specs

Country of Origin: USA

• Leg Material: Carbon Fiber
• Number of Leg Sections: 4
• Load Capacity 1st Position Fully Extended:  30 lb / 13.6 kg
• Load Capacity 2nd Position Fully Extended:  25 lb / 11.3 kg
• Load Capacity 3rd Position Fully Extended:  20 lb / 9.1 kg
• Load Capacity 4th Position Fully Collapsed:  30 lb / 13.6 kg
• 1st Position Maximum Height: 66.6" / 169 cm
• 1st Position Minimum Height:  18.2" / 46 cm
• 1st Position 3/4 Segments Extended: 52.5" / 133 cm
• 2nd Position Maximum Height: 56.0" / 142 cm
• 2nd Position Minimum Height: 14.8" / 38 cm
• 3rd Position Maximum Height: 39.1" / 99 cm
• 3rd Position Minimum Height: 9.7" / 25 cm
• 4th Position Minimum Height: 3.7" /  9 cm
• Quick Column Height Addition: 10.1" / 26 cm
• Folded Length: 19.6" / 50 cm
• Folded Length (w/ stud): 19.9" / 51 cm
• Folded Diameter: 3.40" / 8.6 cm
• Weight: 3.19 lb. / 1446 g ( 2.84 lb. / 1289 g lightweight mode, No lower column section)

In The Box

• (1) Ascend-14L PF
• (2) 5/32" hex keys (required to adjust leg angle tension)
• (1) 3/32" hex key (required to adjust the tension on the column lock)
• (1) User's Guide