The Sunwayfoto T4040CS Carbon Fiber Hunting Tripod SM-86 Mountfrom Sunwayfoto T4040CS Carbon Fiber Hunting Tripod SM-86 Mountis built for the field, providing stability at all ranges, from close-range shots to long-range targets. The tripod ball head combo is specially designed for hunting and shooting. Manufactured using advanced technology for maximum precision and quality, this carbon fiber tripod reduces your load and helps hold a rifle steady for long periods of time. It provides a working height of 9.4 to 68.9" and has a load capacity of 88.2 lb.

Load Capacity: 88.2 lb    Folded Length: 28.7"    Weighs 6.9 lb    Working Height Range: 9.4-68.9"    4-Section Carbon Fiber Legs    Lever Lock    47.5° Tilting Angle    3-Leg Angle Stops    Rubber Feet and Stainless Steel Spikes

Undetachable ball head design provides lower center of gravity for better stability.

Rubber feet provides stability on smooth surfaces and protects the floor from scratches.

The tripod ships with stainless steel spikes for outdoor shooting whether it is on soft ground or sand.

3-leg angle stops at 23, 55, and 85°.

Compatible with M-LOK QR plates, Picatinny, and Arca adapters.

Carbon fiber leg tube diameters of 1.6/1.4/1.3/1.1" ensure stable support.

The friction tube shims between leg sections are as long as 1.6", which maximizes isolation of the joints of the fully extended legs.

The 47.5° tilting angle prevents the tripod from side tumbling due to over loaded equipment.

Ball head embedded in the apex of the tripod offers a low center of gravity and provides better stability.

Lever lock design ensures swift locking and easy operation.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How do you change the leg angle????

A: At the top of each leg is a release clip that allows leg adjustments to be made at set angles. :) In the pictures, the release clip is the part that says "Jobu Design Algonquin" on it.

Q: 2. What is the diameter of the platform?

A: The platform on this tripod is triangular in shape, its three inches fromone corner to the next. My gimbal head fits nicely on this platform, and this is one sturdy tripod.

Q: 3. What type of rifle clamp will fit on the ball head? Is it universal or is it specific to brand?

A: The Sunwayfoto T3240CS 4-Section Carbon Fiber Shooting Tripod (BH # SUT3240CS) fits M-LOK QR Plates & Arca Adapters. 3/8 & 1/4" sockets are available for additional gear. This should work: Leofoto GS-3 Rifle Clamp (B&H # LEGS3): https://bhpho.to/4egLME4

Q: 4. The unit ships with a 3/8" adapter and acorn nut installed on the top section. How do you remove the 3/8" threaded adapter on the top section to expose the 1/4"x20 threaded post?

A: The top thread on the Sunwayfoto ET-01 Carbon Fiber Tripod Extension Tube is reversible. One side is 3/8th inch and the other is 1/4 inch.

Q: 5. Whats the benefit for going with the shorter 500BALLSH over the 500BALL (or vice versa)? Personal preference?

A: They both work at the lowest tripod's position, but if the ground is not flat and has some important asperities like in the forest or mountain, I think the shorter the better, as it may avoid bumping on a root for exemple. I chose the 500BALLSH because I also use my Manfrotto head with the Manfrotto 529 Hi Hat. Same reason as above.

Q: 6. Does this come with a 3/8 to 1/4 adapter for the bottom thread?

A: Yes. The bottom is 3/8's with an adapter to make it 1/4. The top is 1/4 and it comes with an adapter to make it 3/8. I use the 1/4 adapter in the bottom and use the 1/4 thread in the top as it comes. I don't think I will need the 3/8 adapter for the top, but having them makes the product very versatile. The picture shows both adapters but you can't tell what they are.

Q: 7. What is the outside diameter of each of the carbon fiber tubes?

A: One section of the Sunwayfoto ET-01 Carbon Fiber Tripod Extension Tube is 24mm in diameter, and the other section is 20mm in diameter.

Q: 8. Can the legs be easily detached for packing into a carry on bag for flights?

A: The legs of the Benro Mammoth 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod are not designed to be detached; the folded legs in the carry case would generally fit within FAA guidelines for carry-on baggage.

Q: 9. What is the diameter of the smallest and largest leg section for the W-2204 (39.7lb)?Thanks.

A: The diameter of the legs, smallest and largest, is 1/2 and 1 .

Q: 10. Are the leg locks weather sealed?

A: The Benro Mammoth 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod is made for tough weather. Benro does not list specifically at this time if the leg twists are weather sealed.