Mountaineer is our "all-purpose" carbon tripod family, both extremely rigid and light in weight. Understandably, Mountaineers are the most popular tripods in the Gitzo range. Now stiffer and stronger than ever, with newly developed Carbon exact tubes and a refined top spider design, they are also faster and easier to use, thanks to the redesigned G-lock system, Ground Level Set mechanism, and leg angle selectors.GT2543L is a long 4-section, Series 2 tripod designed to reach eye-level when fully extended. Sturdy and perfectly balanced, the GT2543L is recommended for DSLRs with 200mm lenses (up to a maximum of 300mm). Features Carbon exact tubes and larger tube diameters for significant improvements in stiffness. Top leg section diameter: 29.0mm Specs Attaches by. 1/4" and 3/8" screws Leg angles 23 Degree. 55 Degree. 83 Degree Level eye Series 2 Material Carbon Exact Rapid center column 4 leg sections Maximum height 70.47 in Maximum height (with center column down) 59.45 in Minimum height 6.3 in Closed length 24.02 in Weight 3.84 lbs Safety payload 39.68 Reversible column Hook Removable feet Carbon exact G-lock ultra Ground level set (with unlocking ring) Leg angle selector with spring