Leupold’s Mark 5 Tripod is lightweight, durable, and offers an impressive load-to-weight ratio. Weighing in at 7.3 lbs and supporting up to 55 lbs, the Mark 5 utilizes a construction of aluminum and carbon fiber, and easily withstands high winds and harsh weather even when fully extended. The Mark 5 offer the broadest height range of all Leupold tripods, featuring a full 74-inches at its maximum height making it perfect for taller individuals, and a minimum height of 8.3-inches for shooting/glassing from a prone position. The legs are attached via 3-angle pivot locks for extending the legs lower and wider to accommodate a wide array of positions and angles, and tactile twist/lock segments are quick and easy to use. The Mark 5 Tripod features an ARCA-Swiss compatible base for cross-platform versatility, and utilizes 1/4x20” threading on the bottom for any tripod plate that isn’t ARCA. An aluminum ball head delivers smooth, precise movements in the field, and a counter weight hook allows more weight to be added for greater stability. In addition, the Mark 5 Tripod features rubber feet for traction on slippery surfaces, and bubble levels on the ARCA clamp and Apex Platform ensures the optic is perfectly level of rugged terrain. MFeatures of the Mark 5 Tripod: Substantial Load-To-Weight Ratio: Weight: 7.3 lbs/Max Load: 55 LBSBroad height range: Max Height: 74-inches/Min Height: 8.3-inches Aluminum/carbon Fiber construction 3-Angle Picot Locks: Extends legs lower and wider ARCA-Swiss compatible base for cross-platform versatilityAluminum ball head Counterweight hook Rubber feet Bubble levels on ARCA clamp and Apex platform Leupold Mark 5 CF-455 Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit 182796