Gitzo Traveler is the most compact professional tripod in the market thanks to its revolutionary 180° leg folding system. The new Series 2 Traveler is a more substantial combining the compactness and lightweight of the Gitzo Traveler System, with the stability and size of a regular Mountaineer Series 2 tripod. The new Series 2 Traveler tripod is a four section standard height tripod and comes as a complete kit, including a new dedicated center ball head. The tripod and head have been designed as a single combined product and not as two separate entities to allow the combined units to lightweight, compact and have superb performance with no compromises. The tripod has all of Gitzo most advanced features, such as 6X tubing, G-Lock, ground level, removable self locking feet, rapid and reversible column and retractable hook. The head is a traveling head that combines lightweight and compactness with the latest Gitzo technologies. The main body is made of casted lightweight magnesium, the sphere is the revolutionary patented Gitzo “Bubble Ball” and is exceptionally smooth. Recommended for DSLR with 200mm lenses up to 300mm maximum, the new Series 2 Traveler offers excellent maximum load capacity and great torsion rigidity thanks to G-Lock and the newly designed upper casting. Extremely lightweight and compact, this kit is the ultimate solution for photographers looking for a regular size tripod that combines lightweight, compactness and transportability without compromising on stability and image sharpness. closed length 16.93 in; load capacity 15.43 lbs; minimum height 12.6 in; material carbon fiber 6X; maximum height 60.63 in; 4 leg sections; maximum height (with center column down) 51.18 in; rapid center column; attachment 1/4" and 3/8" screws; weight 3.79 lbs.