Gitzo 1155T Traveler Sport Carbon-2, Tripod with Rapid Column & G1077M Center Ball Head, Max. Height 57.5", Max. Load 4.4 lbs.

Traveler Tripod ... The most compact carbon fiber tripod Gitzo has on the market, and when completely folded, stands at a diminutive 14.2 inches!

At just under five feet when fully extended, the Traveler rises as tall as most standard Gitzo Tripods, yet thanks to a ground-breaking 180o folding mechanism, the Traveler is a full 25% shorter and more compact when folded, making the Traveler perfect for carrying in a photographer's hand luggage. The G1155T weighs only 2.2 lbs and is the ideal solution for photographers on the move in situations where space and weight is at a premium.

The Traveler is an excellent choice for use with all digital cameras, 35mm and light weight camcorders. Like all Gitzo carbon fiber tripods, the Traveler offers unparalleled strength.

Made of Carbon 2, this all new six-layer tube construction process makes it stronger than existing carbon, yet 15% lighter. In addition, the G1155T featuresAnti Leg Rotation (ALR). Simply loosen the twist locks on each leg at the same time and then pull the leg down and tighten the twists indivdually.

An excellent choice for use with all digital cameras, 35mm and light weight camcorders, the Traveler offers high maximum load for a very low weight. The travel tripod weights only 2.2 pounds and is the ideal solution for photographers on the move in situations where space is at a premium.

It only takes seconds to open and secure the tripod with the new Anti-Leg-Rotation (ALR) syst em. Just loosen all twist locks at the same time andpull down the leg before tightening the twist locks, making setup a mere 15 seconds. Gitzo added other improvements such as a new center column-locking collar found above the tripod. Adjusting this collar is quick and easy and it also improves stability.

Even the stabilizing hooks that use to take up space and snag on clothing or equipment will no longer be problematic. A newly redesigned built-in, spring-loaded, retractable accessory hook provides a place to hang equipment, such as camera, sand or water bags, on the bottom of the center column.

Like all Gitzo carbon fiber tripods, the Traveler also offers unparalleled strength. The tripod was developed using a unique manufacturing process based onpull winding of long carbon fibers. The fibers are precisely wrapped and combined under high temperature and pressure with epoxy resin.

This process ensures stiff, light tubes that are resistant to bending and perform with a highdegree of stability and compression strength. The Traveler also provides greatercapacity to absorb vibrations and withstand fatigue.

The Traveler also is built with Gitzo's anti-rotation grooved center column. Thecenter column-locking collar makes it easier to adjust the column quickly. The legs are assembled using Gitzo's "H.I.S.," a dual "screw thread and glue" jointing technology that provides greater durability and reliability than alternative methods.