Versa-24L Tall Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod: SureGrip™ Apex

Stability and Rigidity

Thanks to its compact series 2 carbon-fiber leg sections, low-slung center of gravity, and the SureGrip™ Apex that locks components together with positive pressure, the Versa-24L keeps joint flex to a minimum and improves vibration damping. The system counters torque and other environmental impacts, enabling crisp, blur-free long exposures in windy or high-angle environments, as well as reliable recoil stability for competition shooters working on uneven surfaces.

Load Capacity

With a conservative load rating of 70 lb (32 kg), the Versa-24L maintains a dependable cushion of strength for demanding gear setups. This ensures photographers can operate with larger lenses or pro-grade bodies—plus their attached accessories—while enjoying stable, consistent support through extended shooting without risk of structural compromise or gradual creeping.

Portability and Weight

At just 3.8 lb (1.7 kg) with a folded length of 23.3" (59 cm), the Versa-24L packs effortlessly into hiking bags or travel kits, keeping carry weight low on extended outings. This manageable profile allows photographers to venture deeper into the landscape and remain focused on their compositions rather than the strain of transporting bulky equipment.

Height Adjustability

Offering a broad working span from 66.4" (169 cm) down to 4.1" (10 cm), the Versa-24L provides the reach needed for elevated shooting positions while still enabling true low-angle creativity. Independent leg angles let photographers establish solid footing on tricky alpine terrain, rocks, or uneven hillsides. This versatility supports everything from dramatic ground-level landscapes and macro scenes to rapid posture changes—crouched, kneeling, or upright—during timed shooting stages.

Quick Setup and Locks

The Versa-24L’s patented self-ratcheting pull tabs allow rapid leg-angle changes without friction or hand-pinch hazards, complemented by weather-sealed, aggressively-knurled twist locks that stay fast and reliable when wet, sandy, muddy, or freezing. Even with gloves, adjustments remain effortless, helping professionals move quickly and secure shots before the light changes or a fleeting subject disappears.

Versatility and Compatibility

Equipped with the patented SureGrip™ Apex and 3/8"-16 base, the Versa-24L makes on-location swaps quick and simple, typically achievable in under a minute with a standard 5/32" hex key stored with your camera plate. Options include:

⬩Flat platforms for low-profile portability.
⬩Quick-columns for instant height extensions.
⬩Leveling bases featuring either a 3/8""-16 stud or integrated Arca-style lever-release clamp to allow swift head switches (such as from ball to pano-gimbal).

This adaptable system accelerates workflows for professionals using gimbals or macro setups, while also supporting Arca/Picatinny rail configurations for competition shooters requiring speed and stability in varied terrain.

Durability and Build Quality

Proudly made in the USA with meticulous hand assembly, the Versa-24L combines high-grade carbon fiber with precision aluminum parts and weather-sealed O-rings to withstand harsh conditions, from heavy use to exposure in wet, sandy, or abrasive environments. Engineered for longevity and backed by a strong warranty, it gives professionals the confidence to perform at their best, even in remote or demanding terrains.

Additional Features

Includes threaded apex sockets for optional accessories like BC-18 micro clamps to enhance customization, optional QD leg collars that wrap around carbon fiber legs for quick attachments such as slings, and interchangeable feet (e.g., rubber for secure grip on slick surfaces, spikes for firm hold in soft terrain, or rock claws for superior stability on frozen ground)—ensuring precise alignments with levels or scales for professional photographers in panoramas, while adding hooks for weighted stability during spotting for competition shooters.