ULTRALIGHT-34L SPECS
IS THE ULTRALIGHT-34L RIGHT FOR YOU?
- Best for: Tall photographers and hunters who need maximum eye-level height with Series 3 rigidity.
- Choose it if: You want the tallest fixed-apex Ultralight model and don't need a quick-column or interchangeable-apex accessories.
- Height range: Reaches up to 68.4" (174 cm), the tallest in the Ultralight line, and collapses to 4.0" (10 cm).
- Capacity: Rated for 80 lb (36 kg), enough for long lenses, spotting scopes, and rifle setups.
- Carry profile: Folds to 23.9" (61 cm) and weighs 4.6 lb (2.1 kg), with a 4.1" (10 cm) folded diameter from its Series 3 tubes.
- Head interface: Fixed apex mounts your head of choice via a standard 3/8"-16 stud.
- Field advantage: Four leg sections keep the pack size manageable despite the extra height, paired with custom-engineered twist locks and a vented clevis design.
- 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
Stand Tall with the Ultralight-34L
The Ultralight-34L is the tallest member of our travel-friendly fixed-apex line, reaching 68.4" (174 cm) for full eye-level shooting without a center column. Built on Series 3 carbon fiber with 4 leg sections, it keeps the same custom-engineered twist locks, O-ring-sealed threads, and vented clevis design that make the legs deploy fast and clean in the field. CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum components keep weight in check, and at 4.6 lb (2.1 kg), it's rated to carry 80 lb (36 kg).
Pair the fixed 3/8"-16 stud with the ball head of your choice to build a complete, ultralight travel system.
ULTRALIGHT-34L 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 4.6 lb (2.1 kg) and folds to 23.9" (61 cm) with a 4.1" (10 cm) diameter, reaching a class-leading 68.4" (174 cm) max height.
- 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.
- Four leg sections keep the pack size manageable at this height, and ergonomic spring-loaded pull tabs with a visual lock/unlock reference speed up adjustments; every tripod is hand-assembled in the USA.
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WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
- 1 Ultralight-34L Tall 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
