ULTRALIGHT-33 SPECS
IS THE ULTRALIGHT-33 RIGHT FOR YOU?
- Best for: Photographers and hunters who want Series 3 rigidity and fewer leg sections for fast, rock-solid deployment.
- Choose it if: You want the sturdiest tripod in the Ultralight fixed-apex line and don't need a quick-column or interchangeable-apex accessories.
- Height range: Reaches up to 58.2" (148 cm) and collapses to 4.3" (11 cm) for low-angle work.
- Capacity: Conservatively rated for 85 lb (39 kg), handling long lenses, spotting scopes, and rifle setups.
- Carry profile: Folds to 25.4" (64 cm) and weighs 3.7 lb (1.7 kg), with a 4.1" (10 cm) folded diameter reflecting its larger Series 3 tubes.
- Head interface: Fixed apex mounts your head of choice via a standard 3/8"-16 stud.
- Field advantage: Just 3 leg sections speed up deployment, paired with custom-engineered twist locks and a vented clevis design that resist dirt and debris.
- Built here: Hand-assembled in the USA from CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum and premium Series 3 carbon fiber.
Fast Setup, Rugged Performance, Field-Proven Design
Heavy-Duty Support in the Ultralight-33
The Ultralight-33 is the heavy-duty member of our travel-friendly fixed-apex line, built on the Mark 2 platform with larger Series 3 carbon fiber tubes and just 3 leg sections for fast, rock-solid deployment. Custom-engineered twist locks, O-ring-sealed threads, and a vented clevis design keep the legs deploying fast and clean in the field, while CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum components keep weight down without sacrificing rigidity. At 3.7 lb (1.7 kg), it's rated to carry 85 lb (39 kg), giving you full-size stability with fewer sections to extend.
Pair the fixed 3/8"-16 stud with the ball head of your choice to build a complete, ultralight travel system.
ULTRALIGHT-33 FEATURES
- Fixed apex trades the Versa's quick-column mount for a smaller folded diameter, maximizing portability without giving up Series 3 rigidity.
- CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum apex and metal components deliver a high strength-to-weight ratio, keeping the tripod light without sacrificing rigidity.
- Weighs just 3.7 lb (1.7 kg) and folds to 25.4" (64 cm) with a 4.1" (10 cm) diameter, built around larger Series 3 carbon fiber tubes for extra stiffness.
- Custom-engineered twist locks with integrated wipers keep grit and debris out of the locking mechanism, requiring less cleaning and maintenance.
- Vented clevis design at the top of each leg allows air to escape as legs extend or collapse, for rapid deployment and takedown.
- O-rings keep threads clean and smooth while improving tactile feedback at each lock.
- Refined knurling pattern improves grip and comfort when adjusting the legs.
- Threaded 1/4"-20 sockets on the sides of the apex accept optional accessories like Quick Detach (QD) attachments, a BC-18, or shoulder-strap mounts.
- Just 3 leg sections speed up deployment, and ergonomic spring-loaded pull tabs with a visual lock/unlock reference make adjustments fast; every tripod is hand-assembled in the USA.
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WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
- 1 Ultralight-33 Heavy Duty Carbon Fiber Tripod: 3/8"-16 Base
- Hex key set (for leg-angle and apex maintenance)
- 1x Nylon stud-cover nut
- 1 User's guide
