The fastest tripod in the world is the Sachtler HOT-POD 14 Carbon Fiber Tripod Legsby Sachtler. It's the perfect addition to the DV-15, Video 18 Plus and Video 18 Sensor fluid heads. The Hot Pod's central locking system releases all three legs simultaneously at the touch of a button. The pneumatic center column easily lifts loads of up to 25-kg/55 lb to lens heights of over 2m/6.5 ft. The elevation force of the pneumatic center column is factory set and maintenance free, A change of location? You can easily carry the Hot Pod using its handle (strategically positioned at the tripod's center of gravity), or simply sling it over your shoulder using the supplied carrying strap.

Carbon Fiber construction

100mm / 4" bowl base

Single extension design

Maximum height of 67.9-inch

Rotary clamping system

Supports up to 55 lb.

Net Weight of 11.9 lb.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the length of this bolt? I need a longer one than the one supplied with my FSB6II 75mm bowl.

A: The Sachtler Hot Pod 75mm Adapter Ring Kit for Select FSB Fluid Heads (B&H#SAAKFSB) has a bolt that is roughly 60mm long. It is therefore substantially longer than the Sachtler Tie-Down Bolt (B&H# SASKO12E0403) that is the standard choice for the Sachtler FSB 2, FSB 4, FSB 6, FSB 6T, FSB 8, and FSB 8T fluid heads: https://bhpho.to/3vCSzny

Q: 2. Has anyone successfully used a Sachtler Ace XL with these legs?

A: Yes it is possible to use a sachtler ACE XL (75mm Bowl) with these legs

Q: 3. Can these be used with Sachtler aktiv Bowl Connector (75mm) ?

A: Yes, you can use the Sachtler aktiv Bowl Connector with the Manfrotto 635 Tripod.

Q: 4. Are there other tripods comparable to this model that may be more affordable?

A: There is a Soom tripod system #4161 - for 75 mm fluid head and the column without pneumatic column

Q: 5. How do you tighten the legs to stop them from slipping?

A: If the brakes are slipping when the red locking arm is engaged on a given leg, it's simple to tighten. I believe it's a 12mm hex bolt on the backside of each brake. Simply loosen the red locking arm completely, then give the hex a couple of small adjustments and re-test. DO NOT over-tighten, as you might crack the carbon fiber, which is a much bigger problem! Make small adjustments and test. You shouldn't need more than a quarter turn or so in most cases.

Q: 6. Will this Hot Pod work with an 75mm to 100m Adapter and an FSB8?https://a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/78905-REG/Sachtler_3906_Adapter_75_100_75mm_Ball.html target= _blank www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/78905-REG/Sachtler_3906_Adapter_75_100_75mm_Ball.html/a

A: there is a HotPod adaptor, part number is S2024-1500

Q: 7. My head has the following bolt (Sachtler Threaded Bolt B&H # SASZU10E2802 MFR # SZU10E2802). Will that work on this Tripod?

A: Sachtler says that while the bolt will work on a HotPod 14, the head it is attached to needs to be a 100mm.

Q: 8. Hi. Will this tripod work with sachtler 12 video head?

A: yes

Q: 9. Comparing this to the satchler flowtech legs, which feels more durable and less prone to slipping?

A: I would say over all the Sachtler Flowtech legs are going to be a bit better at managing slips than the Manfrotto 635 FAST Single Leg Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs, in part due to the ability to add a mid level or a ground spreader.

Q: 10. Is there a carrying handle available for this tripod? I'd hope for something like the Vinton carrying handle they have for the flowtech

A: There is not a similar carrying handle for the Manfrotto 635 FAST Single Leg Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs, however, you could use a tripod bag or a strap like the OP/TECH USA Tripod Strap (Black)(BH #OPSTB • MFR #1201012) to make transporting the tripod easier.