The GT5562GTS Giant is Gitzo"s tallest tripod. Like all top-of-the-range Systematic tripods, it"s modular, with a flat center disk that can be interchanged for center columns, leveling bases and other components. Leg tubes are in 6X carbon fiber with Gitzo"s efficient G-locks. The GT5562GTS is a Gitzo Series 5 tripod designed not only for height, but also for strength and tensional rigidity under extreme loads of up to 40 kg (88lb) and with lenses up to 800mm. With 6-Section legs fully open, it reaches overhead level even without using a center column, but it can also be splayed close to ground level thanks to its independent leg angle settings. For such a tall tripod, it is light in weight and compact when folded. Technical Specification: Series 5; 6 Leg Sections: Maximum Height- 109.05-Inch: Minimum Height: 4.33-Inch, Closed Length: 29.49-Inch, Weight: 7.94 lbs.